Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 2:33 am

GCC explores Al-Ahsa investment potential

Al-Ahsa is expected to be a strategic location for several new development projects that would benefit all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This is according to Mayor of Al-Ahsa Adil Al-Milhim, who said this includes the development of a GCC-wide railway line running through all the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 April, 2016 11:09 am

Five exhibitors come out on top in Best Stand Awards

The hotly anticipated winners of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 Best Stand Awards were announced at a photo-call on the show floor on 27th April.    The four-strong panel of judges had toured more than 423 main stand holders across 10 exhibition halls covering the full...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 April, 2016 6:41 am

ETIHAD HOLIDAYS PARTNERS WITH ACCORHOTELS TO PROVIDE GUESTS WITH THOUSANDS MORE HOTEL CHOICES WORLDWIDE

Etihad Holidays, the leisure holiday division of Etihad Airways, has announced a new partnership with world leading hotel operator, AccorHotels, to provide an even greater choice of hotels for its guests whilst ensuring a more efficient and cost effective booking experience.   The new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:25 pm

First Arabic Travel Guide About Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Minister of Tourism, His Excellency John Amaratunga was presented with the latest edition of the only Arabic language travel guidebook on Sri Lanka, by Emirati author and entrepreneur, Ms Heba Al Mansoori. The presentation ceremony took place at the Sri Lankan Pavilion on the sidelines...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:03 pm

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings Taking a Leap with Technology to Drive Global Markets

Partnering with leading technology providers, HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings is equipped with the latest technology to tap the global distribution network in real time. Ilham Ismail, Head of Information Technology, HMH, said, "These days a hotel's overall profitability is directly...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:44 pm

Old school hospitality central to luxury market success says Rocco Forte Hotels chairman

People, place and personalisation are the holy grail for sustained commercial success in the luxury hotel market according to Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, who addressed an audience of over 70 industry CEOs and leaders at yesterday’s (Wednesday, 28 April) invitation-only...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:17 pm

Four Seasons Announces New Private Jet Experiences

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, today announced three new Four Seasons Private Jet journeys taking off in 2017. The itineraries are headlined by Culinary Discoveries, a first-of-its-kind journey developed in partnership with one of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 2:49 pm

Oman Air flight experiences burst tyres following landing at Abu Dhabi: no injuries reported

Oman Air flight WY 635, a Boeing 737 – 800 flying from Muscat to Abu Dhabi, has experienced two burst tyres while landing at Abu Dhabi. The incident occurred on Wednesday 27th April, at 2107 local time. Thanks to the professionalism of the well trained crew, no further discomfort was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 1:03 pm

The Great Mid-Market Hotel Debate set to rage on through 2020

The influence of Millennials and their preference for quality over luxury, as well as the rise of a new breed of trendy and tech-friendly mid-market hotel brands, was the focus of a dedicated PwC-hosted panel session today (Wednesday, 27 April 2016), with a line-up of international hoteliers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 4:37 pm

VICTORIA BECKHAM TOPS LIST OF WORLD’S BEST DRESSED TRAVELLERS

Victoria Beckham has been named the best dressed celebrity traveller by British Airways, which today unveiled its inaugural list of the World’s Best Dressed Travellers.   With her effortless ability to turn the airport arrivals lounge into her personal fashion runway, Victoria pipped...

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