Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 July, 2016 7:09 am

Abha festival kicks off today

The “Abha-getting-us-together” festival will kick off today (Monday). Asir Gov. Prince Faisal Bin Khaled, who is sponsoring the event, will personally attend the function. Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Umrah, director of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 July, 2016 6:13 am

KSA generates SR53.7bn in revenues from tourism

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) disclosed on Sunday that domestic and inbound foreign tourism revenues reached SR53.7 billion this year, according to its latest report.  Meanwhile, last year, outgoing Saudi tourists spent SR24.1 billion abroad, said the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 July, 2016 3:13 am

All-New Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Now Open at Capital Place

While today’s travellers are more likely to arrive in Jakarta by commercial aircraft or private jet, the city has long welcomed the world as one of history’s most storied marine ports.  Now, the start of a new era in Indonesian hospitality begins with the much-anticipated opening...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 July, 2016 2:57 am

Lufthansa launches its new flight to Silicon Valley

Passengers from the Middle East and North Africa can now plan to see family and friends in the Bay Area with the additional service that Lufthansa is now offering to California’s famed Silicon Valley. The Airbus A340-300 with flight number LH488 takes off at 10:53 local time from Frankfurt...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 July, 2016 3:15 pm

Turkish Airlines celebrates UEFA EURO 2016TM finals

The carrier is the first airline partner in the 55-year history of the European Football Championship, and has launched a number of initiatives to excite fans throughout this summer’s tournament. The carrier’s #EuropesBest campaign highlighted the best football fans from across the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 July, 2016 2:49 pm

Emaar offers unbeatable value for ‘U By Emaar’ members every time they stay

This summer, every time you stay, dine or play at various entities of Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Entertainment, be assured of unbeatable value and unparalleled wins including the opportunity to win a free year-long stay in a one-bedroom apartment at The Address Residences Boulevard...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 July, 2016 2:34 pm

ALBAIK Opens 4th Outlet in Holy City of Madinah

ALBAIK Food Systems Company, which owns the chain of ALBAIK chicken and seafood restaurants, has announced the opening of its fourth branch in the holy city of Madinah.   The new branch is the latest effort in the company’s drive to boost its presence in the city of Prophet...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 July, 2016 2:26 pm

Al Othaim Leisure & Tourism Company Will Launch the First Snow City

In the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh, Al Othaim Leisure and Tourism Company announced that the first Snow City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in its final preparation stages. It will be launched at Al Othaim Mall Rabwa in Riyadh on Wednesday...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 July, 2016 4:58 am

British Airways launches Dreamliner 787-9 complete with new First class cabins on Jeddah route

Customers flying from Jeddah with British Airways can now relax on board the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft complete with new generation First class cabins. British Airways’ 787-9 aircraft touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for the first time yesterday...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 July, 2016 3:40 pm

19th Edition Of Dubai Summer Surprises Kicks Off Today (Sat 9 July) Across The City

Designed for residents and tourists to experience the best of summer, the 19th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) - the region’s longest running summer extravaganza of its kind – kicks off today (Saturday, 9 July) with its ‘Own The Summer’ theme encouraging everyone to...

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