Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 1:02 pm

Hussein Al Jassmi to Perform National Day Operetta at Flag Island

The dulcet tones of Hussein Al Jassmi’s voice will carry across Sharjah’s Flag Island on National Day when the Emirati superstar performs ‘The Story of the Nation,’ an operetta, written by renowned Emirati poets Rashid Sharar and Nasser Al Shanfari. Accompanied by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 11:01 am

Dusit International launches all-inclusive Chiang Mai Explorer package

Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Chiang Mai have launched an accommodation package designed to give guests easy access to everything this culturally rich city in the north of Thailand has to offer.   Available at both dusitD2 Chiang Mai and DusitPrincess Chiang Mai, the Chiang Mai Explorer...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 9:29 am

Etihad Cargo Records Biggest Monthly Uplift

It has been a month of milestones for Etihad Cargo. The freight division of Etihad Airways recorded its busiest month ever in October, uplifting 53,785 tonnes of cargo and surpassing its previous best, achieved in November 2014, by 501 tonnes.   This reflected growth in perishables...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 2:55 am

Turkish Airlines presents new features including Denon Headphones to be added to its on-board entertainment options

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for six consecutive years according to the recent Skytrax results, has taken its in-flight experience even further. Having the passenger’ satisfaction as the company’s priority, the entertainment selection was broadened in order to reach the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 12:43 am

Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus celebrates 45th UAE National Day

Al Seef Resort by Andalus, a luxury getaway spot in the main city of Abu Dhabi yet away from the typical hustle of the city is joining the entire nation in celebrating the 45th UAE National Day by offering 45 percent discount on the best available rates on the 1st and 2nd of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 5:36 pm

New Khorfakkan Corniche Springs into Life To Celebrate National Day

  The new Khorfakkan Corniche burst into colour on Friday in celebration of the UAE’s 45th National Day, where residents and visitors came together to honour the nation and the country’s leadership.   A group of elite Emirati pilots from the UAE Armed Forces staged a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 2:02 pm

Kingdom to Become Regional MICE Leader by 2020

Backed by a growing number of modern facilities and government support, Makkah is set to become a new destination for the MICE tourism industry in Saudi Arabia, according to industry experts.   Traditionally seen as a site for religious travel, Makkah today is attracting a growing number ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 1:57 pm

45 of the world’s top young chefs to compete in SIAL’s inaugural Golden Coffee Pot contest

Rising stars of the food industry are set to shine on the international culinary circuit thanks to the hotly anticipated new Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Young Chef Challenge hosted at SIAL Middle East from 5-7 December 2016 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   SIAL is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 4:14 am

Qatar Tourism Authority Prepares to Launch New Festival

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has confirmed plans to introduce a new addition to Qatar’s calendar of festivals and tourism events during 2017. The new festival is part of QTA’s strategy to grow and diversify Qatar’s tourism offering, particularly in the area of family and urban...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 2:48 am

dusitD2 project launched in Phuket

Leading hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach. Located on the west coast of Phuket between Bang Tao and Kamala Beaches, and just 30 minutes by...

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