Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 8:18 pm

AccorHotels continues its growth in Africa and expands its luxury footprint with the management of Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

New agreement strengthens the Group’s regional development plan to double the Africa network by 200 hotels   AccorHotels, world leading travel & lifestyle group, today announced the signing of a hotel management agreement (HMA) with New Mauritius Hotels Limited, one of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:56 am

Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%

UAE leads the region in retail tourism, with Mall of the Emirates alone attracting 56 new hotels into its vicinity over the last 10 years Hotels developed in and around the region’s shopping malls can expect to post an Average Daily Rate (ADR) 25% higher than hotels that are not...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 1:41 pm

“HOP” ALONG AND JOIN LEGOLAND® DUBAI DURING “THE EGG HUNT”

LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, celebrates Easter and amazing Spring weather with “The Egg Hunt” experience running over a fun-filled holiday weekend. From 14-17 April 2017, families visiting LEGOLAND ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 10:23 am

Countries vie for tourism opportunities at Riyadh Travel Fair

The four-day Riyadh Travel Fair, which ended Monday, was the focus of business networking opportunities, seminars, ministerial discussions and recognition of 12 months of the tourism industry’s achievements. The fair was inaugurated by Majid A. Al-Hokair, chairman of the Committee for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:45 pm

UNFORGETTABLE EASTER CELEBRATION AT ‘BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA’

Couples, families and their little ones are invited to enjoy an exclusive Easter celebration at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa that offers a luxurious Easter brunch at ‘Al Forsan’ restaurant and an exciting Easter kids celebration with entertaining activities, marking a special...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:38 pm

MEMORABLE PRE-EASTER CELEBRATION AT ‘THE MEYDAN HOTEL’

All Easter enthusiasts of all ages are invited to enjoy an exclusive pre-Easter celebration at The Meydan Hotel where delicious food, amazing quality family time, indoors and outdoors seating, outstanding views of the Meydan Racecourse and special Easter kids’ activities are all combined in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 3:38 pm

KSA hotel capacity increases in 2017

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) said the number of hotels increased by 6 percent in 2017 to reach 2,036 compared to 1,908 in 2016. Furnished apartments were recorded at 6,940 and hospital entities amounted to 506,716 rooms this year, a 17 percent increase compared to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 3:35 pm

Atareek festival ends, having witnessed 500,000 visitors

The fourth edition of the 10-day Jeddah Heritage festival Atareek concluded on Saturday; it witnessed more than 500,000 visitors. The festival included a group of international shows and about 65 events combining entertainment with the old traditions of Jeddah. The panoramic dome where visitors...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 1:00 pm

ATM Travel Agents’ Academy schedule revealed

Top level training series to return with sessions covering itinerary planning for well-travelled visitors and universal sales principles The ATM Travel Agents’ Academy will return to Arabian Travel Market in 2017 with two half-day sessions on Thursday 27 April, at Dubai World Trade...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 11:05 am

NEWS FLASH!!! Day 3 at Riyadh Travel Fair 2017

  The Kingdom of Bahrain launched its new tourism identity under the slogan of ‘Ours. Yours’ in a step to further develop the tourism sector as a main contributor to the national economy. The new brand embraces the country’s biggest asset, its people – their warmth...

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