Shurooq appoints Shaza Hotels
THE Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has appointed Shaza Hotels to manage three luxurious retreats, which are Kingfisher Lodge in Kalba, Al Badayer Oasis in Al Badayer and Al Faya Lodge in Mleiha. The high-end destinations, which fall under the ‘Sharjah Collection’ brand by Shurooq, will be operated and fall under the management of the Mysk by Shaza brand, specialised for its international-based qualities and hospitality experiences that support the authenticity and culture of servicing unique lifestyles in the travel and tourism market. The announcement took place during Shurooq’s 12th participation at the recently concluded 53rd edition of ITB Berlin, under the Sharjah Pavilion led by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). Attending the announcement was Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq, Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), Ahmad Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq, and Simon Coombs, president & CEO of Shaza Hotels, among other dignitaries. Turkish Airlines unveils new uniform TURKISH Airlines showcased its new uniforms for its cabin crew at a fashion show at the ITB in Berlin on March 6, with Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, in attendance. Eleven female and male flight attendants presented the new uniforms to ITB guests at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds on a six-meter-long catwalk. They were designed by Ettore Bilotta, an haute couturier living in Milan, who worked closely with the flight attendants in the design process. The result is a symbiosis of style, functionality and wearing comfort – inspired by many classic elements of Turkish culture. The airline's new uniforms integrate traditional patterns of handcrafted glass, ceramics and calligraphy with contemporary textures and details. The collection combines the shapes and colours of the Bosporus with a new "flow detail" symbolising the effortless energy that flows through Istanbul as one of the most dynamic cities in the world and interface between East and West. Besides clothes, the entire collection includes hats, gloves, bags and other accessories. Abu Dhabi wins multiple recognitions ABU DHABI won five international awards for its global tourism promotional campaign, ‘Abu Dhabi – Your Extraordinary Story’ at the Golden City Gate Awards 2019 as part of its successful participation in ITB Berlin. These included top prize, the Diamond Award in recognition of its promotional campaign, the first prize in the ‘Best Tourism Promotion Video’ category. Abu Dhabi also claimed the first prizes in the ‘Art & Culture’, ‘Country International’, as well as the first prize in the ‘City International’ category for its ‘What makes an extraordinary story #InAbuDhabi?’ video. The Abu Dhabi pavilion at ITB Berlin served as an ideal platform for the tourism sector to highlight the emirate's diverse tourism products and thriving tourism industry throughout the year, and its offering of competitive prices, world-class infrastructure, and leisure facilities for all tastes. Qatar Airways unveiled new destinations QATAR Airways revealed seven new destinations to be added to its global route network in 2019, in addition to unveiling a newly enhanced Economy Class product at its stand in ITB in Berlin. The forthcoming global destinations include Lisbon, Portugal; Malta; Rabat, Morocco; Langkawi, Malaysia; Davao, Philippines; Izmir, Turkey and Mogadishu, Somalia. Also, on the opening day of the exhibition, Qatar Airways revealed its new Economy Class experience, featuring a world-class seat with an innovative 19-degree recline system, additional legroom, dual trays, 13.3-inch 4 K widescreens and type ‘C’ fast charging USB port. The airline’s new in-flight dining experience ‘Quisine’, redefines Economy Class service, with all new retail-style tableware, a menu offering more choices, 25 per cent larger main courses, 20 per cent larger appetisers, and 50 per cent larger desserts.