Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 2:26 am

SCTNH to promote fine arts on tourism, heritage & culture

Reiterating its commitment for the promotion of tourism in the Kingdom, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) said it would support and finance exhibitions and events related to fine arts on Saudi tourism, heritage and culture. To this end, the SCTNH signed a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 2:20 am

Tourism to generate 1.7m jobs by 2020

Job opportunities in the tourism sector of the Kingdom are expected to reach 1.7 million by 2020, according to the Tourism Information and Research Center (MAS), the statistical division of the the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH). “This total figure includes the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 1:57 am

Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem. The stylish midscale hotel will be the group’s first property to open in the holy city of Makkah. It will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 1:55 am

MARKET LEADING OFFER FOR NEW ADIB ETIHAD GUEST CO-BRANDED CARD APPLICANTS

Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading UAE financial institution, have announced a market leading offer for new applicants for the ADIB Etihad Guest Visa covered card.   Successful applicants can earn up to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 October, 2015 4:20 am

Strong Turkish-Saudi links present enormous economic opportunities

Rapidly expanding trade and nascent foreign investment promise stronger economic links between the world’s two fastest-growing G-20 states — Turkey and Saudi Arabia — which are also the two prominent member nations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 4:37 pm

Frankfurt And Dhaka Lead The Way In Oman Air’s Winter 2015/16 Schedule

A major upgrade to Oman Air’s Frankfurt service, and the introduction of a new service to Dhaka form the centerpiece of the airline’s newly-announced Winter 2015/16 schedule.   Oman Air’s service between Muscat and Frankfurt is now operated using the airline’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 4:28 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS INTRODUCES PAY@HOME ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION IN UAE

Guests now have access to more choices when making bookings on Etihad Airways’ website following the recent introduction of new online payment services.   The airline’s guests in the UAE can now book flights or ancillary services conveniently using Pay@home’s online...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 3:22 pm

ATM mirrors regional airline growth with 32% aviation sector increase

Development in the region’s dynamic aviation sector will once again be a major talking point at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, as Gulf airlines look to capitalize on their strategic location, connecting East and West.   It has been an extremely strong performance over the last 18...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 5:55 am

Footfall at Arabian Centres malls rises by 27% from Q1- Q3 2015

Arabian Centres, the leading developer, owner and operator of shopping malls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reported a steady quarterly increase in footfall traffic to its malls since the beginning of the year.    Footfall traffic increased 27% in Q3 (July-September 2015)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 2:46 am

Turkish Airlines Announces Results of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Record Attempt to Build World’s Tallest Sandcastle

Turkish Airlines launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Oct. 25. To generate excitement for the new service, Turkish Airlines engaged 7-time GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company and its owner Ted Siebert to build the...

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