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Emirates airline has revealed a rise in profits during the first half of the year. The carrier, which offers flights to Dubai from worldwide destinations.

Jet Airways has introduced 46 new flights to its domestic services to meet expected demand over the winter months. The airline will now offer a number of direct flights to Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderbad from Vishakhapatnam, as well as introducing flights to Delhi from Bhopal and Ahmedabad.

Air India has begun non-stop flights to Delhi from Toronto as it expands into North America. Last year, the airline introduced direct flights to Delhi from three US destinations - Newark, New York and Chicago.

Movie star Tom Cruise has been spotted hanging from Dubai's tallest building. The actor is in Dubai filming the latest instalment in the Mission Impossible series and was shooting a stunt on the outside of the Burj Khalifa building.

The new timetable includes an additional 22 flights to Mumbai, Delhi and other Indian locations. A total of four new routes are to be introduced by the airline -Varanasit to Khajuraho, Udaipur to Jaipur, Jaipur to Jodhpur and New Delhi to Agra.

New guidelines could provide those taking flights to India with more information about the country's hotels.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts has added a Dubai hotel to its Middle East portfolio. The company will manage the Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, which will be renamed the Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai.

Germany-based airline, airberlin, has announced the introduction of a direct service to Dubai from Berlin. The non-stop service will begin on November 4th and will mean there are three flights to Dubai from the German capital every week.

Three China-based airlines have revealed plans to offer new flights to Melbourne before the end of 2010. Chris Woodruff, the chief executive officer of Melbourne airport, explained the additional flights will allow for direct flights to Beijing as well as boosting capacity.

Annie Scott, writing for Luxist.com, explained the South Africa hotel has welcomed a number of celebrity guests in recent years including Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Spacey and Shakira.

Travellers taking flights to Australia and other international destinations could benefit from a new prepaid travel card. American Express believes the GlobalTravel Card could offer an alternative to cash for many holidaymakers, reports e-Travel Blackboard.

Dubai's International airport has been named as one of the world's favourite airports. A poll of 9,000 Priority Pass members who take regular flights to around 150 different countries was conducted.

Tiger Woods is set to return to Thailand to play in a one-day golf tournament. It is the first time the golfer has returned to Thailand in a decade but he is reported to be looking forward to visiting his mother's birth country.

India is set to welcome a number of Holiday Inn Express hotels as part of a new deal. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has agreed with Delhi-based developer Amrapali Group to launch four Holiday Inns and four Holiday Inn Expresses.

Tourism Western Australia (WA) is working with the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee (WAITOC) to help promote the country's Indigenous tourism products and experiences.

Emirates is planning to add ten more flights per week to Saudi Arabia from its Dubai base. The additional services will increase passenger capacity on the route by 75 per cent and follows strong demand from passengers taking flights to Dubai from Saudi Arabia.

People taking flights to South Africa may consider taking a luxury train trip once they arrive.

The UK and Ireland director of the Egyptian State Tourist Office has advised those taking flights to Egypt to make sure they visit the famous Pyramids.

Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok has taken a number of steps to prevent flooding, claims its general manager.

Oprah Winfrey's decision to present a series of special shows in Australia could boost the country's international appeal, claims tourism minister Martin Ferguson.