Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 November, 2015 1:28 am

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Redefines the Role of a Smart Luxury Hotel

Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of Stay Inspired (www.stayinspired.com), a global, brand-wide initiative that marks a cultural shift in hospitality and overhauls the way the brand trains its team members as storytellers of their destinations. At each one of its 24 global...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 November, 2015 2:21 am

Oman Air Sales Force Boosted With International Transfers

A series of transfers and promotions has given Oman Air’s international sales force a major boost. The five appointments cover the Qatar, Philippines, Africa, Pakistan and Oman markets.    And in an important step for the airline’s policy of Omanisation, each of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 November, 2015 1:24 am

Dramatic Dubuisson win draws to a close a fantastic Turkish Airlines Open 2015

Victor Dubuisson produced a brilliantly entertaining final round to win the Turkish Airlines Open 2015, providing a fitting climax to a fantastic week of golf at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal in Belek.   Dubuisson overhauled South African Jaco Van Zyl with birdies on the last two holes to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:39 pm

Hotel Stays in UAE to Hit 51.5 Million This Year

The total number of overnight stays in UAE hotels will reach 51.5 million by the end of this year; up 5.7% on 2014. According to a Business Monitor International report the trend is set to continue over the next three years with growth from 4 to 5.5%.    The report said: ’The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 9:46 am

Oman Air Stands Ready As Cyclone Chapala Approaches Sultanate

As monitoring of Cyclone Chapala’s approach towards the Arabian Peninsula continues, Oman Air has announced that it is ready to provide whatever support it can, should the people of Oman require it.   The cyclone is expected to reach the southern tip of the Peninsula, including the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 4:08 am

Etihad Airways Expands Saudi Arabian Network Throgh New Five Weekly Service With Flynas

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expanding its Saudi Arabian network through a new five-times-per-week service between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi operated by its codeshare partner flynas.   Commencing on 16 December 2015, the new flynas service will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 12:00 am

FUJAIRAH ROTANA RESORT & SPA PRESENTS BAR MUDA LOUNGE BAR TO LIGHT UP YOUR NIGHTS…

 Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa announces the opening of Bar Muda its new lounge bar offering a perfect setting with rages of food, beverages and entertainment.   Modern, yet colonial in its design, Bar Muda presents something different every day for every taste. It offers an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 2:26 am

SCTNH to promote fine arts on tourism, heritage & culture

Reiterating its commitment for the promotion of tourism in the Kingdom, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) said it would support and finance exhibitions and events related to fine arts on Saudi tourism, heritage and culture. To this end, the SCTNH signed a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 2:20 am

Tourism to generate 1.7m jobs by 2020

Job opportunities in the tourism sector of the Kingdom are expected to reach 1.7 million by 2020, according to the Tourism Information and Research Center (MAS), the statistical division of the the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH). “This total figure includes the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 1:57 am

Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem. The stylish midscale hotel will be the group’s first property to open in the holy city of Makkah. It will...

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