Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:26 pm

Turkish Airlines announces maiden flight to Dubai from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, and Europe’s best airline for the fifth year in a row*, announced its maiden flight from its second airport in Istanbul, the Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, to Dubai commencing 25 December 2015. Turkish Airlines currently flies 14 ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 December, 2015 9:01 am

Madinah hotel costs shoot up

Hotel and transport costs have shot up as more people flock to Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque. Due to the high demand, the hotels have increased their rates 10-fold or more, with prices as high as SR35,000 for three nights or SR100,000 for five days. Mohammed Ali booked two hotel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 December, 2015 1:31 pm

Villa Rotana Dubai Hosts a Day of Smiles and Fun with DFWAC

Villa Rotana Dubai hosts a day of smiles and fun with a group of children and women from the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC). In collaboration with DFWAC representatives, the 3 hour event was filled with fun activities and exciting games for kids and women, followed by a sumptuous...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 December, 2015 3:35 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS DEPLOYS STATE-OF-THE-ART BAGGAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACROSS ITS AIRPORT NETWORK

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced an agreement with Luggage Logistics to transform the end-to-end baggage management process across the airline’s global airport network.   Luggage Logistics’ advanced Baggage Management System...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 December, 2015 2:56 pm

DOT Invites Tourists to Visit the Philippines Again in 2016

Taking off from the success of the Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016 as part of its intensive marketing efforts to establish the Philippines both as a tourist and business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 December, 2015 2:39 pm

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, DOHA WELCOMES GUESTS ON 21 DECEMBER 2015

From 21 December 2015, Shangri-La Hotel, Doha will be accepting reservations for bookings at the 50-storey five-star hotel, which offers a celebratory opening rate starting from QAR895 nett per room, per night.   Guests may also book the “Eyes on the Horizon” package at rates ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 December, 2015 2:32 pm

Ethos/Olympia Service recognizes Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls with customer service award

 Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, was honoured for the “Best Use of Measurement for Improvement - Best Customer Service Measurement & Practice Award” during the annual Ethos recognition...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 December, 2015 3:32 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS OPENS WORLD-CLASS FACILITY FOR EMPLOYEES

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today opened the doors to a new world-class medical facility in Abu Dhabi for its employees. The complex includes an aviation clinic, employee visa medical centre, as well as an Emirates ID centre.    Located at...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 December, 2015 1:35 pm

Make your home the most beautiful this season with haute couture furniture from Cornelio Cappellini!

Interiors, one of UAE’s leading home and furnishing stores, presents the latest collection from Cornelio Cappellini, a luxury furniture brand recognised around the world as one of the leaders in terms of creativity, fashion and lifestyle.   As the haute couture of interiors, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 December, 2015 12:55 pm

Oman Air appoints new GSA for Bahrain

Oman Air has appointed Elite Travel as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Manama-based company is the largest BSP travel agency in Bahrain, with seven outlets around the country, including at the airport.    Oman Air launched services to Bahrain from...

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