Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 2:50 pm

Emaar Hospitality Group strengthens global expansion with management contracts in Nigeria & Bahrain

At the Arabian Travel Market today, Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, announced its ambitious international expansion to Nigeria and Bahrain through hotel and serviced residence management contracts. Building on its strong competencies ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 12:18 pm

Intercoil International expands with two new retail showrooms in Saudi Arabia

Intercoil International, the region’s leading manufacturer, retailer and distributor of premium beds, bedding and bedroom furniture, has announced the opening of two new retail showrooms in Saudi Arabia. Located in Al Ehsaa and Jubail, the showrooms are among the first internationally to be...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 12:08 pm

Lateefa AlWaalan named Saudi Arabia’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015

Lateefa AlWaalan, Founder and CEO of Yatooq, has been named Saudi Arabia’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) 2015 by an independent panel of judges at the EOY event, which was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah, Minister of Commerce and Industry, the Strategic Partner of the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 12:03 pm

SEDCO agrees on an acquisition plan for 50% stake in a growing Turkish private school firm

SEDCO Holding Group, a leading Shariah-compliant private wealth management organization, has acquired a 50% stake in Mektebim Okullari, a leading, fast growing company operating in the private education sector in Turkey.Anees Moumina, CEO of SEDCO Holding Group, and Ümit Kalko, Mektebim’s...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 11:54 am

Jeddah to host the strongest local & international presence at SBIE

Jeddah’s Centre for Forums & Events is preparing to host Saudi Building & Interiors Exhibition (SBIE) , which will run from 11 to 14 May.The twenty-fourth event will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Mishaal Bin Majed, Governor of Jeddah and offer a comprehensive range of construction,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 2:34 am

Travelport Reveals Saudi Arabia’s $11 Billion Travel Market Poised for More Growth

Travel Commerce Platform leader reveals young populations with propensity for frequent travel and mobile devices accounting for 50% of all travel related searches in the region driving the emergence of a new breed of Hybrid Travel Agents Travelport (NYSE:TVPT) a leading Travel Commerce Platform...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 2:21 am

Flora Hospitality® Participates in Arabian Travel Market 2015

The renowned hospitality group celebrates 15 year anniversary with the launch of a new property Flora Al Barsha Hotel in Dubai Flora Hospitality® is celebrating its 15th anniversary during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year. At the region's leading event for the travel industry to be held from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 2:18 am

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Celebrates 15 Years in the Middle East with a Strong Presence at ATM 2015

• Leading luxury hospitality group announces updates on Middle East portfolio at special Four Seasons University event attended by senior spokespeople and GMs from 11 properties.• Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar featured amongst Four Seasons top 10 guest markets globally in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 2:12 am

Amadeus to roll-out upgraded Selling Platform Connect, Middle East’s first fully online booking platform at Arabian Travel Market 2015

• Global Distribution System (GDS) provider to exhibit innovative technology solutions for travel trade from Stand TT7620 in Technology Hall, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Amadeus-connected travel agents across the Middle East and Africa will now be able to benefit from a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 2:08 am

DAMAC Maison Hotels & Resorts on Track to be one of the Leading Hotel Operators in the Region

6,050 keys to be completed by end of 2017, 4 hotels already open in the Burj Area of Dubai DAMAC Maison Hotels & Resorts – the five-star luxury hotel service provider – is set to become one of the largest hospitality operators in the Middle East, with 6,050 keys to be completed by the end of...

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