Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 7:16 am

Oman Air boosts fleet with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its ambitious expansion plans in 2017 with three new additions to the fleet already this year. The latest aircraft is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which joined the fleet on 23rd February 2017; this is in addition to the two new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:28 am

​Al Bustan Centre & Residence participates in Dubai Cares’ 2017 Walk for Education

The hotel employees join effort in support of children's right to education    Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, took part in this year’s Walk for Education campaign organized by Dubai Cares...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:46 pm

Dunes Hotel Apartments bags Hotelier Express Award 2017

  Dunes Hotel Apartments wins Service Apartment Team of the Year title at the first edition of Hotelier Express Middle East Awards 2017. Designed to recognize industry talent in the budget and mid-market hospitality sector, the awards attracted nominations from across the region in 13...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 6:01 pm

Bahrain tourism industry to reach US$1 billion by 2020

  The tourism industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is growing rapidly and is expected to reach US$1 billion by 2020, according to figures released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2017, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre April 24-27. Bahrain witnessed an 8.4% increase in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:47 am

The Oscars Obsession

New global data from Hotels.com™ highlights that Academy Awards nominations are influencing holiday habits   Search for Los Angeles hotels up over 20%, following La La Land phenomenon Kolkata, India, enjoys hotel search boom of nearly 70% post Lion release A third more...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 February, 2017 8:24 am

ASSILA HOTEL, JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA IS NOW OPEN

Rocco Forte Hotels has opened the doors to its first property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Assila Hotel is located in the heart of Jeddah’s fashionable shopping district and within easy reach of the central business district. A 20 minute drive from the international airport and 40 minutes...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 February, 2017 7:09 am

General Authority for Entertainment acknowledges Comic Con violation in Jeddah

The Saudi General Authority for Entertainment (GAE) has deplored the violation committed by organizers of the Saudi Comic Con event at one of the associated activities. Saudi Comic Con is organized by Time Entertainment. The authority said in a statement that despite the success of the event in ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 24 February, 2017 7:56 am

Air Namibia and Turkish Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Air Namibia (SW) and Turkish Airlines (TK) have signed a codeshare agreement. Effective as from March 1st, the agreement will cover routes between Turkey and Namibia, and set to expand further travel opportunities for the passengers of the two airlines. The signing ceremony took place at Turkish ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 February, 2017 9:50 am

khalidiya Palace rayhaan by rotana’S NEW FLIPPER’S KIDS CLUB

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana is proud to introduce its new Flipper’s Kids Club! The club will open with an amazing Spring Camp for the little ones and a surprise sunflower growing competition for every child that wants to participate. From March 26 until April 7, 2017 your boys and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 February, 2017 9:47 am

The Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017 Partners with AccorHotels in Dubai

AccorHotels to promote new restaurant concepts and commitment to F&B excellence at the fourth edition of GRIF, being held from 10-12 April at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai The Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017 (GRIF), an annual networking and intelligence event for the international...

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