Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 18 September, 2015 4:02 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND PARTNER AIRLINES’ FUNDRAISING TRANSACTION INCREASED TO US$ 700 MILLION

Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised from their unique platform financing transaction to US$ 700 million following a surge in demand from international financial institutions.   Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 3:15 pm

AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT IN THE GROWTH OF FOOD MANUFACTURING: GULFOOD MANUFACTURING 2015

Recognised as having some of the fastest emerging markets in the world, the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia (MEASA) region is also proving to be a hotspot for exponential growth in the F&B industry.  As the largest and most influential platform for the food manufacturing,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 3:11 pm

Etihad Airways Discuss Best Practice of Sourcing Talent at the Global Aviation Talent Summit 2015

Etihad Airways joined airline HR and talent acquisition executives from around the world to discuss best practice in sourcing and attracting aviation professionals at the Global Aviation Talent Summit in Abu Dhabi today.   Hosted by cut-e, in partnership with Etihad Airways, the summit...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 1:10 pm

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Triumphs at World Travel Awards in Europe 2015

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as Europe's Leading Luxury City Resort and Italy's Leading Luxury City Resort at the European final of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2015, recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, setting the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 2:00 am

ATM 2016 to focus on mid-market travel

Mid-market travel, which is a key growth segment for the region’s hospitality and tourism sector, has been selected as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which will take place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 25-28 April...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 4:28 pm

Jumeira Rotana Set to Unveil its New Look in 2016

Jumeira Rotana is set to unveil its most extensive renovation to transform the hotel into something modern with luxury environment. Along with the complete rooms and public areas renovation, the new all day dining restaurant is set to open its new look and style by the end of December...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 4:20 pm

Thousands of pilgrims from the UK expected to travel to Mecca to perform Hajj

A dedicated Hajj team at British Airways will be supporting the thousands of customers who are flying with the airline to Jeddah to take part in the annual pilgrimage to Mecca over the next few weeks.     The unique team will be on hand to assist customers at all times during Hajj,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 3:44 pm

Philippines Shopping Festival 2015

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) is once again teaming up to revive the Philippine Shopping Festival this October 2015.  In line with DOT’s Visit the Philippines 2015 campaign and PRA’s efforts in the development of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:36 pm

FRHI HOTELS IN MAKKAH PREPARE TO WELCOME HAJJ PILGRIMS

    FRHI targets independent Gulf travellers as holy city prepares for millions undertaking the annual pilgrimage   FRHI Hotels & Resorts is set to increase the number of independent Gulf travellers experiencing its hotels in Makkah, as the holy city prepares for a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 3:48 am

Tourism to contribute 5.7% of the non-oil Saudi GDP by 2020

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector is forecasted to maintain robust growth in 2015. Thanks to the Kingdom’s diversification strategy, the non-oil sector benefits from government spending, corporate lending, and solid domestic consumption. These benefits are likely to continue due to an...

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