Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 April, 2017 8:03 am

Albrecht aims to pilot Saudia back to its ‘glory days’

Jaan Albrecht chose the occasion of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) for his first public outing as chief executive of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), and — even in an arena where aviation news comes thicker and faster than the jets landing at Dubai International Airport — he left his...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 April, 2017 1:45 am

Demographics and digitisation identified as two major Catalysts of Change impacting the global hotel industry at AHIC 2017

Catalysts of Change including the shift in global economic powers, demographics and ageing populations, and the impact of digitisation were some of the hot topics discussed live on stage during the opening sessions of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC), being held at Madinat...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 27 April, 2017 12:16 am

Middle East experiential travel is now ‘The Real Deal’

DCTCM outlines plans to combine Dubai’s rich cultural and latest attractions to build on Q1 2017 visitor numbers of 4.57 million GCC countries must marry the very latest attractions with their rich cultural offerings to maximise their tourism potential, according to panellists at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 4:32 pm

Bahri promotes its logistics and data services at Breakbulk Europe 2017

Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, showcased its comprehensive range of logistics and data services at Breakbulk Europe 2017, which took place in Antwerp, Belgium from 24-26 April. This is the second successive year that Bahri has participated in Breakbulk Europe, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 1:25 pm

Travellers return to booking with traditional agents in digital twist

After years of tough competition with Online Travel Agents (OTAs), traditional agencies are re-gaining popularity as travellers seek out bespoke service and specialist advice over discounted deals Traditional travel agencies have an opportunity to re-capture the market share previously lost to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:49 pm

Hilton’s Curio Collection Signs New Hotel in Dubai

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a management agreement with Khamas Group of Investments and Bethahab Group to open a hotel under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in Dubai.  The 252 guest room hotel will be located in Business Bay, a fast growing district in the Emirate.   Curio...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:25 pm

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah Unveils ‘Summer Surprises’ at ATM 2017

Kempinski Hotel and Residence Palm Jumeirah is participating under the Kempinski Hotels pavilion in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week, from April 24- 27, 2017. Director of Sales and Marketing, Zeynep Peker discusses the luxury hotel’s strategy to engage with delegates and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 5:20 am

UAE travellers willing to spend more than $100 (AED370) on extras to ‘personalise’ their travel, study finds

New research from global travel technology company Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has found that travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be willing to spend an average of $107 (AED370) on extras to personalise their trips.    The study, which surveyed business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 2:00 am

Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar in joint collaboration to promote tourism in the Gulf at Arabian Travel Market 2017

A move to strengthened destination marketing and boost tourism in the land of Kilimanjaro and spices, Destination Zanzibar returns to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, through strategic alliance with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT), Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators (ZATO), Zanzibar...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:03 am

​BATTLE OF BOTTLES BLOWN THE BOTTLE AT KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana blown the bottle in the name of the Earth Day, one of the world’s most creative action day against climate illiteracy. Finding empty plastic bottles and other recycled materials to build race boats was the Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana challenge with...

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