Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 9:43 am

Travel bookings using mobile devices soar by 218% in Saudi Arabia

The online travel sector in Saudi Arabia witnessed a massive 536% increase in debit card transactions during the first half of 2018, according to the H1 & Summer 2018 Travel Insights Report released Wednesday by Cleartrip and Flyin, the leading mobile and online travel companies in the Middle...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 6:14 am

Indulge in the Freshest Flavours From the Ocean at Artisan Kitchen

Artisan Kitchen at Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences brings a feast from under the sea with the launch of Seafood Tuesdays where diners enjoy an enhanced oceanic journey featuring a selection of deep-water delicacies, fusion dishes and live entertainment.   Dive into the sweet bounty of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 September, 2018 7:00 am

Lufthansa Group launches its new NDC Partner Program in Saudi Arabia

Good news for travel agencies, corporate customers and travel technology providers in Saudi Arabia. Lufthansa Group launched its NDC Partner Program. This program now bundles offers, exclusive content and solutions of the NDC API connection of the Lufthansa Group Airlines on a single platform. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 4 September, 2018 1:48 pm

UP AND BELOW REOPENS WITH A NEW LOOK AND NEW MENU AT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT WORLD TRADE CENTER, ABU DHABI

Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi’s sensational rooftop destination, Up and Below is back with a revamped look and menu that will take night revellers across the globe. Commenting on the relaunch, Matthias Widor, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott World Trade...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 4 September, 2018 3:24 am

Hilton and wasl Asset Management Group Open Middle East’s First Hampton by Hilton with Flagship UAE Property

 Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global value hotel brand known for its commitment to authentic service, and wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, today celebrated the hotel brand’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 September, 2018 3:14 pm

New Chapter for Rixos Hospitality Egypt Following the Appointment Erkan Yildrim as Managing Director

Rixos Hospitality Egypt announces the appointment of Erkan Yildirim as Member of the Board of Directors and Managing Director. In his new role, Yildirim will oversee the future growth and overall operations of the three Rixos properties in Egypt. With a life-long passion for the hospitality...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 September, 2018 3:16 am

Centro Sharjah Eliminates Use of Plastic Straws

In line with the hotel’s environment conservation programme, Centro Sharjah has joined the movement to make the world a better place by eliminating use of single - plastic straws in all its Food and Beverage outlets. Centro Sharjah will now provide guests PLA (Polylactic Acid) straws as an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 September, 2018 2:38 pm

Abu Dhabi Airports Launches 'Flight of the Children of Zayed’ Initiative

Abu Dhabi Airports has launched its ‘Flight of the Children of Zayed’ initiative. In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Abu Dhabi Airports organized a trip for 31 orphans on August 31st to Sir Bani Yas Island.   The initiative falls within the framework of Abu...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 September, 2018 11:47 am

Awareness drive to update Saudi students over water scarcity

RiyadhThe National Water Company (NWC) entered into an agreement with the Tatweer Company for Educational Services to foster awareness among students on water conservation as well as address the issue of water scarcity in the schools. The NWC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 September, 2018 9:30 am

Coca-Cola takes plunge into coffee with $5.1bn Costa deal

Coca-Cola Co has agreed to buy coffee chain Costa for $5.1 billion including debt to extend its push into healthier drinks and take on the likes of Starbucks and Nestle in the booming global coffee market. The purchase from Britain's Whitbread of Costa's almost 4,000 outlets thrusts the...

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