Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 1:40 pm

Etihad Airways Expands Boeing 787 Network in the Levant and Far East

Etihad Airways today unveiled plans for the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to key Levant and Far East markets in 2017.   With a phased delivery of nine Boeing 787-9s this year, they will gradually be introduced on a number of routes from the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:20 pm

Enticing Culinary and Leisure Activations at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is offering its guests to experience enticing gastronomical activations, exclusive culinary and spa packages during the month of February. The resort’s signature 55&5th The Grill restaurant has transformed into the “Big Band...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:07 pm

Turkish Airlines adds new route to its African network

Turkish Airlines, ranked the “Most Valuable Brand of Turkey”* adds yet another city and country to its African network. The capital city of Republic of Guinea, Conakry will be joining the network on January 30th and become the 51st destination served in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 11:58 am

Rixos The Palm Dubai Reports Record Sales in 2016

Rixos The Palm Dubai, the first Turkish inspired multi-concept resort in the UAE, is also one of the most popular holiday destinations in Dubai.  The Hotel Manager of Rixos The Palm Dubai, Mr. Cenk Unverdi confirms that the hotel recorded a remarkable increase in occupancy rates within the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 4:08 am

Dubai airport still world’s busiest for passenger traffic

Dubai International cemented its title as the world›s busiest airport for international passengers in 2016, with a 7.2 percent increase in traveller numbers to 83.6 million, its operator said Tuesday. Dubai Airports said “near record numbers” in December had pushed annual...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 3:00 am

Etihad Aviation Group Announces President and Chief Executive Officer Transition Process

The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors announced that James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company in the second half of 2017. The Board and Mr. Hogan first initiated the transition process last year with the formation in May of the Etihad Aviation Group, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 1:29 pm

When luxury and happiness come together ... Hyatt hotels.. Life is beautiful

Dubai/ Yasmeen Hinnawi Exclusive: Eye of Riyadh  A person needs to wind down and find relaxation time after a long and hectic busy day at the office. This person needs to find calmness and serenity especially in a busy city like Dubai. There is no place better than Hyatt hotel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 1:19 pm

Jeddah’s Newest Destination for the Young and Hip Travellers Looking for Style at an Affordable Price

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, is expanding its presence across the region with 15 new hotels and resorts scheduled to open by the end of 2017. With the debut of the chain’s new lifestyle property in Jeddah,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 3:31 am

Sharjah Tourism Announces 7th Annual Sharjah Light Festival

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced the 7th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, to be held for a period of 10 days (February 2-11, 2017) in 13 different locations spanning the entire Emirate of Sharjah.   The chosen locations are set to be...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 January, 2017 3:03 am

Madinah airport ranked second best in Mideast

The Airport Council International (ACI) has ranked Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah as the second best airport in the Middle East for the second quarter of 2016. The ACI evaluated the region’s top 10 airports, and the airport got 4.65 out of a possible five...

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