Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 3:22 pm

Ministry of Tourism to showcase Oman as MICE destination at IMEX Frankfurt

The Ministry of Tourism, Oman represented by Her Excellency the Undersecretary Maitha Al Mahrouqi, is participating in IMEX 2016, one of the leading trade fairs for the MICE sector globally, to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, until April 21, 2016.  The exhibition will provide the Ministry with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 2:36 pm

Dollar Rent A Car returns from a successful participation in Riyadh Travel Fair

Dollar Rent A Car, the fastest growing car rental company in the region recognized for its excellent service and performance, concluded its participation in the recent Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) with high expectations of increasing their share of the KSA market.   The team of Dollar Rent A ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 2:28 pm

Naya's new menu celebrates authentic North Indian street cuisine

 Naya restaurant, the authentic North Indian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Hotel launches a new menu as it enters it's second year of business.   After a successful first year of bringing North Indian delicacies to Dubai, satisfying cravings for curries and engaging with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 2:22 pm

VIACOM and OSN bring big laughs to the small screen in MENA with exclusive launch of Comedy Central HD

Further strengthening its roster of world-class and exclusive comedy content, OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, has signed an agreement with Viacom International Media Networks to add the number one global comedy brand, Comedy Central, to its offering of entertainment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 2:10 pm

Elaf Group reveals participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2016

The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company, has announced its participation at the 2016 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2016), the market leading, international travel and tourism event for inbound and outbound tourism professionals in the Middle East region, which will be held from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 12:51 pm

Etihad Airways Partners Unique US$700 Million Finance Agreement

Etihad Airways Partners’ (EAP) US$700 million landmark finance transaction in 2015 has been recognised with a third key international award after being named Innovative Deal of the Year by the prestigious publication, Airfinance Journal.   The five-year bond agreement involved...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 10:25 am

Air Arabia Jordan’s inaugural Riyadh flight touches down

Air Arabia Jordan’s first flight from Amman to Riyadh touched down today, marking the start of a new era of connectivity between the capital cities of Jordan and Saudi Arabia.    Riyadh, the Kingdom’s main financial hub, joins Dammam, Medina and Jeddah as Saudi Arabian...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 5:47 am

Saudia creates new low cost airline

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced the establishment of a new airline company to provide low cost air transport, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new company will be called Flyadeal. The low-cost carrier will begin operations from the middle of next year, Saudia chief Saleh...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 5:17 pm

Mövenpick to roll out new hotel and apartment concept in Jeddah as demand for long-stay options surges.

Swiss hospitality firm inks management agreement with Hadia Abdul Latif Jameel Group for Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Tahlia, filling a gap in the market for branded extended-stay accommodation.   Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has revealed plans to open its first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 3:56 pm

StayWell Debuts Park Regis Brand in Saudi Arabia with Two Outstanding Properties in Makkah

Australia’s largest privately owned hotel management company StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) announced the signing of a management agreement to open and operate the company’s first Park Regis properties in Makkah Saudi Arabia. In Dubai were StayWell Hospitality Group CEO Simon Wan and ...

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