MY DUBAI LEISURE POSTS -1

The imposing Mall of the Emirates in Dubai is not just a shopping complex, but a complete leisure, pleasure and entertainment destination; and SKI DUBAI is one of the numerous entertainment facilities. Here are some posts from my visit:

OZHARVEST DELIVERS UNTOUCHED AIRLINES FOOD TO LOCAL AUSTRALIAN CHARITIES

      Unwanted plane food is being collected from flights in and out of Brisbane. PHOTO: Flickr  JONOFROMCBR

Food untouched by passengers flying first class is coming off flights and being transported to those less fortunate in Brisbane, as part of a charity initiative to reduce food waste.

DUBAI REVEALS DETAILS OF ITS NEWEST TOURIST ATTRACTION - DUBAI STEPS

Details have been revealed for the latest Dubai tourist attaction - the Dubai Steps.  

THE 2016 ANNUAL GBTA CONVENTION KICKS OFF IN DENVER, COLORADO.

The annual  GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) Convention is holding at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado USA between the 16th - 20th July, 2016. Boasting nearly 7,000 attendees, it is billed as the largest, most comprehensive annual gathering of business travel and meetings managers, meeting planners, procurement professionals and suppliers anywhere in the world. Hailed as "The Business Travel Event of the Year ®"  the convention features: more than 80 industry-leading education sessions organized into 20 specialized tracks geared to specific levels of experience and a variety of disciplines;  400+ exhibitor Expo floor; sessions featuring world-renowned speakers and industry leaders; a wide selection of professional development opportunities; and so much more. Get more details here.

source: GBTA

ETHIOPIAN WINS SKYTRAX WORLD AIRLINE AWARD FOR "BEST AIRLINE STAFF IN AFRICA".

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing, most profitable and a technology pioneer African airline, has won SKYTRAX World Airline Award for Best Airline Staff in Africa, for the second time, on July 12, 2016 at Farnborough Airshow event held in Hampshire, England.

NEW PHOTOS OF THE PLANNED DUBAI HOTEL WITH RAINFOREST REVEALED

More details have been released regarding plans for a new Dubai skyscraper which is set to become the first in the UAE to have a rainforest housed within it.

NEW PHOTOS OF THE PLANNED DUBAI HOTEL WITH RAINFOREST REVEALED

More details have been released regarding plans for a new Dubai skyscraper which is set to become the first in the UAE to have a rainforest housed within it.

KENYA AIRWAYS SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

Kenya Airways said on Sunday (10/07/16) it was suspending flights to South Sudan's capital Juba after a flare-up of fighting between rival factions in the unity government.

TICKET PRICES FOR FIFA CONFEDERATIONS CUP AND FIFS WORLD CUP ANNOUNCED

The ticket prices for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ have been announced in Moscow, following a Local Organising Committee (LOC) board meeting with FIFA participation. As obtained during the South Africa and Brazil FIFA World Cups held in 2010 and 2014, a special category has been reserved for residents of the host country, who will be able to apply for FIFA Confederations Cup Russia group-match tickets starting at RUB 960. At least 100,000 tickets will be available in this specific category 4 for the “Tournament of Champions”, taking place from 17 June to 2 July 2017. The remaining ticket categories are priced from USD 70 to USD 245.

STARWOOD HOTELS RESCHEDULES OPENING OF ITS SECOND PROPERTY IN AKWA IBOM STATE - NIGERIA.

The opening of the recently completed second Starwood managed property in Akwa Ibom State, south - south Nigeria, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene has been rescheduled for April 1, 2017 according to information available on the company's website.

   Screenshot from Starwood hotels webpage

WORLD'S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

The best airports in the world today are as efficient as they are engaging. In many cases, they are evocative of their broader locations, boasting superlative facilities like five-star restaurants, over-the-top lounges, and indoor gardens thus making these airports destinations in themselves. Arriving passengers are given a sense of the destination before they even exit customs—and fliers on  layover gets a peek at the landscape beyond the terminal gates.

US BORDER GUARDS TO DEMAND SOCIAL MEDIA DETAILS FROM TRAVELLERS

The US government is proposing making social media accounts part of the visa screening process for entry into the country.

US Customs and Border Protection’s proposed change would add a line on both the online and paper forms of the visa application form that visitors to the US must fill out if they do not have a visa and are planning on staying for up to 90 days.

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS OF FLYING TO ACCRA, GHANA

JOHANNESBURG.  South African Airways (SAA), the leading carrier on the African continent, proudly celebrates 20 years of flying to Accra, Ghana, a key performer in the airline’s West Africa route network.

AFRICAN AIR TRAVEL IS TWICE AS COSTLY

ADDIS ABABA - Air transport in Africa is twice as expensive as the world average, hindering continental trade links and economic growth in the 54 countries that make up the continent.

That’s according to Lars-Gunar Comen, director of Euroavia International, which advises the airports and aviation industry. It organised the Africa Air Cargo summit this week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

EMIRATES ENHANCES SERVICES TO DAKAR, SENEGAL WITH LARGER AIRCRAFT.

Emirates has revealed that its service between Dubai and Dakar, currently operated by an Airbus A340-300, will be replaced with a Boeing 777-300ER from September.

The change to the larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will offer an enhanced on-board experience for Emirates’ Senegalese customers and those travelling to Dakar from across the airline’s network.

CRISTIANO RONALDO WELCOMES PESTANA CR7 HOTEL TO MADEIRA

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TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT: THE GLOBAL VILLAGE DUBAI

VISIT THE GLOBAL VILLAGE DUBAI

Are you planning to visit Dubai during the winter?, then the spectacular Global village, Dubai’s leading family entertainment and cultural destination is sure worth your time. There are  just so much to do including:- Visit to the pavilion of more than twenty five countries; Watch live musical performances in Arabic, Far Eastern, Indian (Bollywood), Afghani and African styles; shop for memorable gift items from the various countries at their pavilion; gourmet to satisfy every taste and lots more.