Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 January, 2020 5:00 am

Millennium Hotels and Resorts ranked first for Middle East hotel brand supply and pipeline

Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East has been ranked first in terms of current and upcoming Middle East room supply, ahead of 16 competing brands and operators, according to a recent study by Smith Travel Research (STR).  The hospitality company has 11,186 keys in supply and 7,251...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 January, 2020 3:54 am

Saudi Arabia deserves praise for best Hajj arrangements

On the occasion of India’s 71st Republic Day, I extend my best wishes to my fellow Indian citizens in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. India and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial and friendly relations which reflect centuries-old economic and socio-cultural ties. Visits by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 January, 2020 3:48 am

Experience an unforgettable journey to the Orient as Global Village comes to life for Chinese New Year

Say ‘nĭ hăo’ to a wonderful world of Chinese New Year activities at Global Village, as the leading multi-cultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, celebrates the Chinese zodiac ‘Year of the Rat’ from 24...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 January, 2020 4:17 am

IHG signs two new hotels in Saudi Arabia

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced two new properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Further strengthening its foothold in the luxury segment in KSA, IHG has signed a management agreement for InterContinental...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 January, 2020 1:19 am

Balloon ‘glow show’ puts AlUla’s name up in lights — and sets new world record

Balloonists from 19 countries staged a record-breaking hot air balloon “glow show” above the AlUla desert in an extraordinary night-time display. The Guinness World Record for longest hot air balloon glow show was confirmed by an official adjudicator after 100 balloons soared...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 24 January, 2020 5:22 am

International flavours during Winter at Tantora as Jamiroquai set to perform at Maraya Concert Hall

Award-winning English funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai will perform this weekend, during the second season of the Winter at Tantora Festival. The event is organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in a city characterised by its unique location, scenic landscapes and historical and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 24 January, 2020 3:13 am

Dur Hospitality demonstrates growth at SHIC 2020

The third edition of the Saudi Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) concluded on the 21st and 22nd of January, at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, where Dur Hospitality hosted the prestigious event as the strategic partner, under the patronage of the Saudi Commission for Tourism...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 January, 2020 3:01 pm

Almosafer calls on thrill-seekers to experience Winter at Tantora festival in Saudi Arabia

  Leading omni-channel travel agency in Saudi Arabia, Almosafer is calling on adventure-seeking travellers to take part in an exciting range of outdoor activities being held at Winter at Tantora at AlUla, located in the north-west of the kingdom.   AlUla’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 January, 2020 2:50 pm

Jumeirah Emirates Towers set for central role in Dubai Future District

The Dubai Government is looking to maximise financial opportunities in the CBD by inter-linking Emirates Towers, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre under The Dubai Future District. Announcing the district’s launch on Twitter, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 January, 2020 4:16 am

AlUla celebrates world’s Longest hot air balloon glow show with 100 balloons spread over 3 kilometres

The Royal Commission for AlUla is celebrating its first GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ (GWR) title for Longest hot air balloon glow show when 100 balloons spread across 3km over the AlUla desert in North West Saudi Arabia. Balloonists from 19 countries successfully completed the...

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