Dnata

Dubai firm to takeover cargo, ramp handling services at Heathrow, Manchester.

ATN asked three high-profile luxury travel buyers to assess their experience at the recent ILTM show in Cannes and to predict luxury travel market trends for 2009.

Move to different state-owned body may signal part-privatisation or stake sale.

At the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Cyprus has much to offer the Middle East traveller.

Following this year’s Aviation Business Awards, what does the recognition mean to the winners?

Travel company Dnata unveils its twist on a traditional sport to attract more visitors to the emirate.

With its mild tropical weather and natural beauty, the Indian Ocean has become a top short-break destination.

Bali, Vietnam and Cyprus all strong contenders.

Round one of this controversial ATN initiative staged in conjunction with Grass Roots finds out who's hot and who's not amongst Dubai's travel agent community.

Dubai firm takes 20% stake in Hogg Robinson, becomes largest single shareholder.

In this new era of the internet and blogs, has the travel brochure become a threatened species?

As travellers become increasingly eco-aware, the Middle East's travel trade needs to cater to their green needs.

Dnata Travel Services has announced a new addition to its portfolio of products and services: Luxury Air Travel by Dnata.

The handling of cargo throughout the air transportation process can present a number of potential headaches for operators. Air Cargo Middle East & India investigates the current standards, methods and equipment adopted by industry leaders.

The services provided by one of Dubai's destination management companies (DMCs) have been likened to pulling teeth by a top-end travel agent from the US.

New airline routes are opening up potential leisure destinations, but many travellers prefer the favourites.

Dnata Holidays has unveiled its 2008 programme, which has been split into two brochures and includes three new destinations.

Scandinavian Airlines' new service from Dubai to Copenhagen has put the Danish capital on the radar.

Travel management execs go head-to-head with major airlines on the issues grabbing the headlines in 2007.

Corporate agents have told the region's airlines it would be easier if they all adopted a 0% commission policy.

Sri Lanka offers experiences of a lifetime that range from luxury beach holidays to adventures on the lush green hilltops.

Dubai Cargo Village has played a pivotal role in the development of airfreight operations in the United Arab Emirates. Close to becoming one of the top ten biggest cargo hubs in the world, Ali Al Jallaf, vice president of Dubai Cargo Village, reflects on the centre's overwhelming success.

Combination of airfreight and seafreight transportation is providing huge advantages for the logistics industry.

Medhat Nassar, head of Dnata World of Events (DWoE), talks to MIME about repeat business, cultural relevance and the hotly anticipated opening of Dubai Exhibition World in Jebel Ali.

Hilton Hotels' ‘Hilton For Free' campaign has generated a 5% increase in year-on-year revenue and generated a significant increased in business to the group's Asia-based hotels.

Overseeing Dnata is a demanding role for Tom Lewis. But the man behind the airport ground handling services business has few complaints about taking on the job.

Deal with Chinese airport group sees Dubai ground handler boost presence in South Asian aviation market.

Bookings to Europe are strong this summer, but Middle East-based travellers are also looking to try some-thing new.

Hogg Robinson Group meets with key Middle East partners in a bid to harness potential of fast-growing market.

The reformed Dubai Travel & Tour Agents Group (DTTAG) is calling on the emirate's travel agents to sign up and help create a powerful united force.

Two all-business class airlines signal intentions to launch routes from Europe to Middle East.

Iain Andrew, senior vice president, Dnata Agencies, reveals plans to roll out his giant portfolio of businesses into new markets including India and Asia.

Dnata Agencies has plans to roll out its entire portfolio across the region and into the CIS and Asia.

ATN asked five distributors and four hoteliers to discuss the controversial topic of third party distribution policy at an exclusive roundtable staged last month.

Travel management companies claim corporate uptake of budget airlines is limited.

Credit card and travel company join Hilton for summer promotion at Arabian Travel Market.

Dnata Holidays has released its long-awaited 2007 summer brochure - a very weighty 256-page glossy coffee table magazine-style publication, featuring luxury properties in 25 destinations across Africa, Australasia, Europe, The Far East, Indian Ocean, Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East.

Holiday due? New competition among UAE tour operators will serve you well.

Jazeera Airways' Dubai launch last month showed that the low cost concept has well and truly staked its claim on the GCC market.

Some of the region’s key operators and wholesalers returned from last month’s International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) with signed contracts for niche products and hot leads.

Dnata Holidays has postponed its official relaunch by one month to ensure its product offering has been finely tuned and its staff are up-tospeed with what the new brochure has to offer.

Up to 50 cruise ships are expected to dock in Dubai this winter, generating 64,993 potential customers – both passengers and crew – for local DMCs and tour operators.

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Dnata Holidays has finally revealed its trade and consumer strategy, which will be officially rolled out from January 2007. Nick Sheppard, manager for Dnata Holidays & product development discusses the key changes with ATN

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