Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:53 am

90% of EP tourism is marine-dependent

The Eastern Province municipality pays great attention to marine tourism which accounts for 90 percent of the province’s tourism. Facilities are provided for marine sports, boats, cruise ships and sports marine tanks. In addition, this provides an appropriate investment environment, said...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 4:17 am

Red Sea Mall Launches Sharia’s Safari as Sponsor of Jeddah Ghair Festival

The Red Sea Mall, Jeddah’s biggest shopping center and family entertainment district, recently launched the “Sharai Safari”, a fun filled, educational family event as part of the Jeddah Ghair Festival, of which the Red Sea Mall is the diamond sponsor.  The free ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 August, 2015 12:30 am

Explorers Launches at PER AQUUM Niyama

You and your young charges follow the winding curves of a sandy trail into the lush green island jungle on the isle of Play. The outside world slips away and you enter a world where imagination reigns and encounters with the surreal await at every corner.   A giant caterpillar greets you ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 August, 2015 4:30 am

Asir citizens, visitors warned against rain-related risks

The directorate of Civil Defense in Asir region has issued a warning of the risks associated with rain and weather fluctuation in many provinces of the region and urged residents and visitors to keep off valleys and water bodies. "The General Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 7:10 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND ALITALIA HOST OFFICIAL CHENGDU WEEK AT THE EXPO MILANO JOINT PAVILION

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and its equity partner Alitalia are hosting the official “Chengdu Week” event from 6 to 12 August at the Expo Milano 2015 joint pavilion.   As the Official Global Airline Carriers for Expo Milano...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 7:08 am

EP reserves 100-meter area at each beach for public

A 100-meter area will be reserved for members of the public at each beach in the Eastern Province and will be developed into attractive getaways. The new contracts, to be signed with investors, will take into account the directives issued in this regard recently by the Council of Ministers and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 7:03 am

Saudia’s LA-Riyadh direct flight set to make history

Saudi Arabian Airlines which operates as Saudia will achieve a rare feat on Friday when its first non-stop flight from Los Angeles will touch down at the King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh.  “An ultra-modern Saudia Boeing B777-300ER will be making this historic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 12:53 am

Abundant Sunshine Forecast for DoubleTree by Hilton on Spain’s Costa del Sol

DoubleTree by Hilton today celebrated the arrival of its newest hotel on the glorious Spanish coast with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, a beautiful new hotel conveniently located on the coastline close to Marbella and Malaga.  The upscale resort...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 7:18 am

Asir cable cars attracting thousands

Cable cars that move at great heights over Asir region’s summer resorts are attracting high numbers of visitors and holidaymakers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Chairman of the National Tourism Company Saleh Qadah said the cable cars are able to carry over 1,000 people an hour between...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 6:57 am

SHHH, MEMBERS ONLY! THREE-MONTH SPA PACKAGE LAUNCHES AT FAIRMONT THE PALM

-The Perfect Solution for Me -Time That Keeps Giving at Willow Stream Spa- Fairmont The Palm invites all spa and wellness enthusiasts to pamper themselves not just for the day, but to extend the happiness with the new, flexible three-month membership at Willow Stream Spa. Women and men can...

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