United Airlines' inaugural flight between Washington Dulles and Dubai begins Sunday

Posted in: The Americas, Middle East & Africa, Travel & Hospitality
CHICAGO, IL – United Airlines launches the first-ever nonstop service on Sunday, October 26 between Washington, D.C., and Dubai. With the inaugural flight, United becomes the only carrier to offer daily nonstop service between these important centers of government and commerce.

Introducing Brunei to foreign investors

Posted in: Asia, Media & Events, Travel & Hospitality, Finance & Investment
The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) Brunei yesterday held "Business Investment Seminar and Business Networking" at Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Nanning, China to promote business and investment opportunities in tourism, agribusiness, halal industry, and information and communication technology (ICT) among foreign investors.

Brunei ideal for halal tourism

Posted in: Asia, Travel & Hospitality
ISLAMIC tourism or halal tourism was a concept that was discussed during the recently concluded International Halal Conference held here. How feasible is the concept for Brunei? Hajj Abdulhamid Evans, managing director and senior analyst at Imarat Consultants, a consulting firm specialising in the halal market, told The Brunei Times that there is no reason why Brunei cannot apply it to boost tourism since it already has the values and ingredients in place.

Summer outbound travel from UAE surges 20 per cent

Posted in: Middle East & Africa, Travel & Hospitality
Those interested in capturing the tourists looking for Halal destinations should read this article to keep abreast of where the UAE residents are heading to take their holidays this summer. It is a market that cannot be ignored and when they come they bring the whole family and stay a while. If I was living in the UAE I sure would be heading for greener landscapes and fresh air during the summer months!

Sultanate Can Be Promoted As Hub For Islamic Tourism

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Islamic tourism can provide an avenue for Brunei to develop its tourism industry, in the long term goal of diversifying its economy. A presentation on "Islamic Tourism and Halal Hospitality" was delivered yesterday by David Smith, the chief executive of Global Futures and Foresight UK, during the second day of the International Halal Market Conference which took place at the main conference hall of the International Convention Centre in Brunei.