New figures reveal that Dubai International Airport is the sixth busiest in the world.
Airport data shows that passenger traffic increased by 25 per cent in September compared to the same month in 2009; freight volume also rose by 11.3 per cent in the same period.
In the first nine months of the year, the airport saw 34,838,359 passengers passing through its terminals – 15.8 per cent higher than in the nine months to September of 2009.
Flights to Dubai from western Europe showed the greatest growth as the state continues to grow in popularity with business and leisure travellers.
"We are seeing expansion across the board, not only from our usual top flight destinations such as India, the UK, Iran and Germany but we are also seeing significant increases in passenger traffic to and from the US, China and Australia," said Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer, Dubai Airports.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Queensland offers deals to tourists
A new campaign is set to boost the number of cheap flights to Queensland, claims a tourism official.
Anthony Hayes, Tourism Queensland chief executive, believes the launch of a new tourism brand for the Australian state will play an important role in increasing interest in the region.
The new $2.2 million (£1.35 million) campaign will include various offers including cheap flights from Virgin Blue.
"Over the coming weeks this campaign will offer a range of great Virgin Blue airfares to Queensland, which will be promoted via television, radio, online and outdoor advertising, to followers of Tourism Queensland's social media sites", explained Mr Hayes.
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Anthony Hayes, Tourism Queensland chief executive, believes the launch of a new tourism brand for the Australian state will play an important role in increasing interest in the region.
The new $2.2 million (£1.35 million) campaign will include various offers including cheap flights from Virgin Blue.
"Over the coming weeks this campaign will offer a range of great Virgin Blue airfares to Queensland, which will be promoted via television, radio, online and outdoor advertising, to followers of Tourism Queensland's social media sites", explained Mr Hayes.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Thailand and Vietnam to jointly encourage tourism
Thailand and Vietnam have launched a new initiative designed to encourage more tourists to visit the two countries. Co-headed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the One Million Tourists in 2015 project will involve the two nations pooling resources in a number of ways. This could include the exchange of information and media resources as well as attending joint road shows and trade show in order to widen the region's overall appeal, reports Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.
According to a TAT spokesperson, the new programme will play an important role in promoting travel between the two countries, so it may make it tempting for those taking flights to Thailand to travel on to Vietnam
During the first seven months of 2010, Thailand has welcomed more than 240,000 visitors from Vietnam – six per cent more than in 2009.
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According to a TAT spokesperson, the new programme will play an important role in promoting travel between the two countries, so it may make it tempting for those taking flights to Thailand to travel on to Vietnam
During the first seven months of 2010, Thailand has welcomed more than 240,000 visitors from Vietnam – six per cent more than in 2009.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
New initiative may encourage more flights to Queensland
A new marketing strategy is hoping to promote the attractions of Queensland, Australia.
The state has launched its first tourism brand - Queensland, Where Australia Shines, in a bid to generate more visitors and create overseas interest.
It is expected that social media, a new website and an investment of AUS$4.16 million (£2.55 million) over the next two years could encourage people to hop on flights to Queensland as they become more aware of the region's sights and sounds.
Queensland premier Anna Bligh explained that the region is "a beautiful Australian holiday destination, with unforgettable experiences".
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The state has launched its first tourism brand - Queensland, Where Australia Shines, in a bid to generate more visitors and create overseas interest.
It is expected that social media, a new website and an investment of AUS$4.16 million (£2.55 million) over the next two years could encourage people to hop on flights to Queensland as they become more aware of the region's sights and sounds.
Queensland premier Anna Bligh explained that the region is "a beautiful Australian holiday destination, with unforgettable experiences".
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