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Siyam World Maldives is set to deliver a football extravaganza like no other with former English professional Wayne Routledge bringing in premier league flair from 6 – 8 August, as young footballers will get the chance to train with this maestro at Siyam World, who has dazzled fans at Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, and Swansea City, UK.  This Autumn, Siyam World is scoring a hat-trick of football camps led by international football stars. But that’s not all! Siyam World is no stranger to hosting football legends and star players. Earlier this year, the resort scored big with a legendary line-up featuring Wayne Bridge, Adrian San Miguel Castillo, Francesco Totti, and Michael Owen, who led unforgettable spring football camps. Guests had the chance to hone their skills on our impressive sports complex and soccer pitch at The World Sports Arena, soaking up world-class coaching and immersive experiences designed to take their game to the next level. So why not take your shot at greatness? Wayne Routledge is bringing his wealth of Premier League experience and a playbook full of tricks to our paradise island. His football camp promises to elevate your game with expert tips and world-class training, as each 90-minute daily session promises dynamic drills and sophisticated exercises under the supervision of a professional who has experienced world-class football. Located in the popular Noonu Atoll, Siyam World Maldives is just a 40-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, or a swift 30-minute domestic flight followed by a 10-minute speedboat trip from Maafaru Airport. This idyllic setting is the perfect backdrop for honing your skills and refining your game under Wayne’s expert guidance. True to Siyam World’s “world of possibilities” promise, there …

The Royal Mansour Casablanca marks the rebirth of a legendary palace from the 1950s, a meeting place for all the world’s celebrities, the powerful and the talented. 149 rooms, suites, and private apartments, 3 restaurants including one on the 23rd floor with a 360° view over the city and the ocean, fitness and spa areas on two floors, a conference centre and a ballroom. “This new hotel in Casablanca has its own personality, consistent with the identity of the city. As in Marrakech, the Royal Mansour signature is here: you will find the excellence of service, discretion and confidentiality so dear to our guests. And all in an exceptional setting firmly rooted in its destination.” – says Jean-Claude Messant, General Manager of the Royal Mansour Collection. …A new story begins, the legend continues. In Marrakesh, the Royal Mansour has become the signature of an exceptional art of living. Unique. Unsurpassed and unrivalled. This unique vision of hotel excellence is now expressed in a second address, in the heart of Morocco’s most vibrant city, Casablanca. With utmost respect for the memory of a thousand-year-old city, preservation of a priceless architectural heritage…Above all, the Royal Mansour Casablanca is part of the continuity of a rich history, breathing new life into a special place in the city and in the hearts of the people of Casablanca. 70 years after the inauguration of Casablanca’s first 5-star hotel, the Royal Mansour has faithfully resumed all the codes of the modernist architecture of the 1950s, the volumes of the original patio, overflowing with greener, refined furniture and the majestic staircase have been reinterpreted. While the traditions are kept alive, all the most rigorous construction standards are respected, …

Etihad Airways published its preliminary traffic statistics for January 2024 where the carrier welcomed more than 1.4 million guests onboard and saw its load factor average out at 86.04 per cent across the month. “In January 2024 we saw a 35 per cent year-on-year growth in customer numbers and were flying to five more destinations than the same period in 2023, making us one of the fastest growing airlines in the world,” said Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways. “We are meeting customer demand by adding more flights to key destinations, and Etihad is now offering almost 27% per cent more weekly departures for Summer 24 compared to last summer. “We began the year by launching daily flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) in the Kerala region of India taking our total number of Indian gateways to 10. “We are proud to have welcomed 1.4 million guests to our new home, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, and we eagerly anticipate introducing more of the world to both the new airport and the onboard Etihad experience throughout 2024, as our network and frequencies continue to expand.”

Hotel guests to all three regions of Abu Dhabi increased in total by 5 per cent in September as compared to the same month in the previous year, according to figures released by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi. Increases for hotel guests have been recorded as 14 per cent in the Al Dhafra Region, 8 per cent in the Al Ain Region and 4 per cent in Abu Dhabi city with a total occupancy rate of 69 per cent. Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General, Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, said, “Globally, we have invested heavily in marketing Abu Dhabi as a destination of distinction with an emphasis on its history, culture and heritage. Our strategy is to highlight Abu Dhabi as a wealth of natural and man-made attractions across all regions while providing luxurious yet affordable choices of accommodation.” While September saw a slight drop in domestic tourists into Abu Dhabi, the month was marked by a surge in Chinese hotel guests, recording an increase of 133 per cent in comparison to September 2016. India remained the largest international source market with more than 33,000 hotel guests during the month.