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Sharjah Hotels Draw Global Interest at World’s Leading Travel Trade Show
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 11:33 pm
As part of its participation at the world’s leading travel trade show, The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is reinforcing the emirate’s status as one of the Middle East’s leading tourism destinations by promoting four of its most impressive hospitality...
293 jets were delivered in Middle East in last quarter of 2016 as UAE (63) came 2nd in number of deliveries followed by Saudi Arabia (58)
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 9:43 pm
Private Jet Charter through their recently launched Private Charter Club** has signed a new agreement with The Capital Club, Dubai’s premier private City Club situated in the heart of the financial district – Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The exclusive agreement will...
An Exclusive Interview with Viceroy Regional Vice President and Managing Director Mr. Mark Griffiths
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:59 am
Viceroy Abu Dhabi serves as an icon of luxury which redefines Yas Island. Its stunning interiors, 499 rooms and suites, 11 dining and lounge areas and wellness facilities are a sure match to the taste of guests looking for an extraordinary experience. Its local and international success during...
Long-awaited concert music to Saudi ears
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:10 am
Legendary Arab singer Rashed Al-Majed gave his fans three encores in the Saudi capital Thursday night. Why not? They had waited about three decades for such a show. Al-Majed opened for Mohammed Abdu as part of what one music lover called a “paradigm shift” in the conservative Islamic...
First-ever ‘party of four’ seating configuration plus first-ever double bed available in Business Class
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 7:00 am
Qatar Airways today hosted a packed press conference to unveil its highly anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience to the world’s media and travel trade leaders. Ushering in a never-before-seen standard in Business Class travel, the customisable private suites, named...
Dubai’s Brand New Vacation Home Awaits Discerning Travelers
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 March, 2017 10:21 am
Housing a number of the world’s firsts and the grandest such as the tallest infrastructure, the largest mall, the soon-to-be tallest ferris wheel, and the first driverless flying cars, Dubai is unquestionably the pioneer in the tourism sector. Attracting tourists from around the world, the...
The airline with the world’s widest reach launches the world’s largest amateur golf competition
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 March, 2017 9:00 am
Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline for six consecutive years according to the recent Skytrax Passenger Survey, presents the 5th edition of Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, the famous amateur golf tournament around the world.  The global amateur golf competition, where thousands of...
Tourism and economic growth under the spotlight at UNWTO & Arabian Travel Market Ministerial Forum 2017
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 March, 2017 8:53 am
Visitors to the MENA region will total 195 million by 2030, growing at a rate higher than the world average, according to figures by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).  The rapid development of the sector will form part of the discussion at the UNWTO & ATM Ministerial Forum at the...
Al Majaz Waterfront to Complete Second Phase with More World Class Food and Beverage Selections
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 March, 2017 8:41 am
  Additional premium cafés and restaurants add to luxury reputation     Al Majaz Waterfront has announced that eight new restaurants and cafés will be opened later in the year in conjunction with the completion of the extension’s second phase and an...
Qatar Airways debuts 'industry's first' double-bed seats in business class
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 March, 2017 8:23 am
(BLOOMBERG) - Qatar Airways unveiled a new aircraft seat that can be docked with one next to it to create what the Gulf carrier says will be the industry's first double bed in a business-class cabin. The so-called QSuite is more flexible than earlier models and will also allow four berths to ...
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