Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 August, 2020 6:13 pm

Abu Dhabi Terminals Receives In-Country Value Program Certification

Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), the manager and operator of the region’s first technologically advanced semi-automated terminal at Khalifa Port, has been In-Country Value certified. In-Country Value is defined as the total spend retained in-country that can benefit business development,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 August, 2020 2:28 pm

REINVIGORATING HOSPITALITY’S LOCUS AFTER CRISIS

The tourism sector across the MENA region and Dubai in particular have been facing bleak prospects in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic as a result of strict global travel restrictions to help contain the virus. While the impact of the lockdown measures in some nations has been somewhat...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 August, 2020 3:00 pm

Saudi leisure cruise sets off along Red Sea coast — but at a price

As tourist cruise operator Red Sea Spirit launched its first recreational cruise in Saudi Arabia on Thursday on board the luxury cruise ship Silver Spirit, the high prices of the packages on offer aroused comment. The Silver Spirit offers two luxurious packages: A three-night cruise from KAEC...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 August, 2020 1:02 pm

No more rebooking fees for Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines flights

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are generally changing their ticket fare structure until the end of December. With immediate effect, all fares can be rebooked several times free of charge – including, for example, the lowest light fare without checked baggage. In...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 23 August, 2020 5:19 am

GACA Contributes to Growth of Domestic Tourism in Southern Regions

The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has provided a seating capacity for the southern airports with the aim of connecting all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by air. This has contributed to meeting the growing demand for travel and for the development of tourism and economic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 22 August, 2020 12:35 pm

Resumption of economic events in Dubai from 15 Sep

Aligned with the directive of Dubai’s Covid-19 Command Control Center, the Emirate’s Tourism Activities rules for facilities and services have been updated to resume economic activities and allowing the below:  1. MICE Local Event, starting from Sep 15th 2020.  2....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 18 August, 2020 9:57 am

Saudia Cargo expands scheduled flights, adds Shanghai to network

Saudia Cargo has expanded its robust cargo network with the addition of Shanghai station to its flight schedules which commenced last Saturday, August 15. Saudia Cargo now operates two flights a week, Saturdays and Tuesdays, originating from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 17 August, 2020 11:22 am

Almosafer Launches Real-time Safety & Regulation Advisory Platform Across Omni-channel Offering To Boost Confidence In Travel Post Pandemic

As part of its ongoing efforts to restore confidence in travel and boost tourism in Saudi Arabia post the Pandemic, Almosafer the Kingdom’s leading omni-channel travel brand, is undergoing extensive efforts and training to provide customers with an enhanced travel advisory offering which allows...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 16 August, 2020 3:53 pm

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone sees increase of new customers by 109% in H1 of 2020

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has recorded a 109% increase in the number of companies registering with the free zone authority in the first half of 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019. ADAFZ has also welcomed two major...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 16 August, 2020 3:38 pm

Earn Bonus Points Quicker and Be Inspired With Marriott Bonvoy’s Summer/Fall Promotion

For Marriott Bonvoy members planning a staycation or a getaway trip, the travel programme and its participating hotel brands welcome you back with the launch of an exciting promotion. Beginning today through October 18, 2020, members who register for the promotion will receive 2,500 bonus points...

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