The most important factors for Muslim travelers when travelling for leisure

Muslim tourism market potential. Muslim tourists may very well be the largest un-tapped niche market of the tourism Industry, according to Global Muslim Lifestyle Travel Market: Landscape & Consumer Needs Study’ compiled by DinarStandard, a US based marketing research & advisory firm focused on the Muslim markets. By 2020, 14 percent of all international trips … Read more

Key sporting events of the season – watch them live on your TV!

The most popular sporting action of the season The world of sport is always full of plenty of action not to be missed. Football fans, golf gurus, F1 lovers, cricket and any sports fanatic will find some adrenaline-filled events to be present or to see them with your friends. JUNE 2013 – best sporting action 1, … Read more

Driving through the remotest places on earth: 5th Peking to Paris vintage cars rally

Billed as the greatest motoring adventure, the fifth Peking to Paris Rally started from China’s capital on 28th May with the goal of crossing the finishing line on 29th June. Organised by the Endurance Rally Organisation (ERA), 96 cars from various eras and manufacturers (Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Bentley, Citroen, Moskvitch and so on), representing 26 … Read more

The enduring luxury of leisure. Travel habits of affluent American households

The most popular form of vacationing among affluent holidaymakers: US According to the biennial study Resonance Report 2013, in good times and bad, the desirability of leisure never wanes for affluent American households. Leisure is an unwavering, trend-proof, recession-resilient status symbol. What shifts is the choice of travel companion, destination and experience. The Resonance Report … Read more

In-house crafted and cured: eco-friendly cooking. Next level

When it comes to eco-friendly cooking and going green, there are many shades to choose from, says Craig LaPonzina, Executive Chef at The Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. You might opt for a LEED-designed building or organically grown food. You may insist on eating free-range meats or choose to support a business that integrates … Read more

World first: ‘GoSleep’ sleeping pods at Abu Dhabi International Airport

A new initiative at Abu Dhabi International Airport will allow passengers to rest in a private and secure environment. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced an exclusive “world first” with the introduction of the ‘GoSleep’ sleeping pods. Ten sleeping pods have now been installed in Terminal 3 and in the Al Dhabi Lounge in Terminal 1 … Read more