Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 December, 2018 2:56 am

Winter at Tantora Festival Announced in Al-Ula

This winter, the archeological jewel of the Kingdom, Al-Ula will play host to a special season of events and festivities. The Winter at Tantora festival will be the first event of its kind to be held in the breath-taking UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed to showcase the wonders of Al-Ula to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 December, 2018 1:30 pm

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort Celebrates UAE National Day with Zayed Tree Planting

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort marked 47 years of the UAE with the ceremonial Planting of the Zayed Tree in the property. The initiative is in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, honoring the country’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 December, 2018 12:52 pm

Wyndham hotels in Ajman celebrate 47th UAE National Day

Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman, and Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman commemorated the 47th year of the founding of United Arab Emirates with a variety of activities or its guests, associates, and UAE residents. The properties marked the occasion...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 December, 2018 4:24 am

Makkah emir launches Qunfudah airport project

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, laid on Wednesday the foundation stone for the airport in Qunfudah. Speaking on the occasion, the emir said that the airport will be operational within two years and nearly half a million people from the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 December, 2018 12:27 am

Falconers flock to Riyadh to celebrate ancient sport

Bird lovers from across the Gulf gathered in saudi Arabia's capital for a week-long falcon and hunting exhibition, aimed at increasing awareness of the ancient sport, particularly among the young. The saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, which runs from Dec. 4-8 in Riyadh, brought together...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 3:26 pm

Airbnb New Year’s Eve Booking Spike in UAE

  US and British Visitors Lead Travel Surge; Bookings More Than Double For NYE   The number of people staying in homes listed on Airbnb in the UAE is set to more than double during New Year’s Eve. The popular global platform is currently seeing a 108% spike in bookings...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 3:16 pm

How Formula E Is Revolutionising the Motorsport Fan Experience

– In just 10 days, the first ever Formula E race in the Middle East is going to take place as the ‘Saudia’ Ad Diriyah E-Prix kicks off Season 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E, with thrilling action on the track and concerts on the sidelines with superstars such as Enrique Iglesias,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 1:10 pm

Abu Dhabi International Airport Becomes First Transport Hub to Harvest Energy and Data from Passengers’ Footsteps in Middle East

Abu Dhabi International Airport has officially announced the launch of an interactive walkway which converts the footsteps of travellers into off-grid electricity and data.   Abu Dhabi Airports has commissioned Pavegen, the award-winning UK clean-tech company, in collaboration with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 12:57 pm

travel audience, an Amadeus Company Signs Strategic Partnership with Reach MENA Digital

travel audience, an Amadeus company for programmatic media purchasing in the travel sector, has officially signed the exclusive distribution agreement with the Dubai-based digital media agency Reach MENA Digital. Reach MENA will take over the exclusive distribution of travel audience’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 December, 2018 10:42 am

ATS Travel extends strategic partnership with Amadeus in six-year agreement

ATS Travel, a leading travel management company in the UAE, has selected Amadeus as a long-term strategic partner to provide comprehensive travel solutions to corporate and individual travelers around the world. The two companies have signed a six-year agreement that will enable ATS to continue to...

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