Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 2 June, 2015 12:03 am

KEEP THE SKIES OPEN, SAYS ETIHAD AIRWAYS CHIEF

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has urged the US Government to ‘keep the skies open’, in a comprehensive formal response to the joint campaign by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines to block competition and roll back the benefits of Open...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 June, 2015 3:55 pm

Faisalabad joins Air Arabia’s expanding route network in Pakistan

Air Arabia today named Faisalabad as the latest city to join its rapidly growing Pakistan route network. When flights to the country’s third largest city start in October, Faisalabad will join Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and Sialkot as Pakistani cities served by regular...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 June, 2015 2:42 pm

Celebrate Ramadan at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

In the pure Moroccan tradition, Four Seasons Resort Marrakech launches festivities during the entire month of Ramadan. Indulge with family for a truly unique cultural experience to be discovered by all.Every day, as the sun is setting over the red city, Solano restaurant breathes the feeling...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 June, 2015 2:38 pm

Luxury drives hotels supply in Riyadh and a promising 2015 ahead for Jeddah

PwC has published its second hotel forecast for the Middle East, focusing on six major cities in the region; Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Muscat. The forecast uses a number of economic variables to forecast hotel occupancy, Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue per Available Room...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 June, 2015 12:24 am

Oman Air And The Ministry Of Manpower Underline The Importance Of Qualifying And Training Omani Pilots

Oman Air is to train more Omani pilots, with the intention of increasing employment and career progression opportunities for citizens of the Sultanate. The move is part of a broader programme of training and development for employees throughout the company. The programme was recently agreed by Oman ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 31 May, 2015 3:55 pm

Break your fast with PAUL’s Exclusive Iftar Set Menu

The set menu is a selection of traditional soup, a choice of 2 salads followed with a choice of 3 main courses, and a dessert, along with Jallab or Amareddin.Salad (two options):‘Salade quinoa et dates’ which includes a mix of quinoa, dates, grilled mushroom and artichokes, cherry tomato,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 31 May, 2015 2:17 pm

KidZania partners with iconic lollipop brand “Chupa Chups”

KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-sized metropolis, has announced its recent collaboration with the world’s most popular lollipop brand, Chupa Chups, as the official sponsor of KidZania’s Music Lounge. The revamped Music Lounge will give kids the opportunity to hone their musical creativity...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 31 May, 2015 2:05 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS LAUNCHES PREMIUM TWITTER CHANNEL

Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold and Platinum members of its frequent flyer program – Etihad Guest, on the popular social media platform.The Etihad Premium Twitter channel provides a dedicated online touch-point for Etihad Guest Gold and Platinum...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:39 am

SCTA to develop geo-tourism

In a major initiative to promote geo-tourism, a niche market with considerable growth prospects at the global level, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) organized a trip for trainees from the sector in order to help diversify domestic tourism.Geo-tourism has a distinctive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 May, 2015 9:37 am

Riyadh lines up tourist attractions for summer

A tourism campaign will be launched on June 8 to encourage Riyadh residents to spend their summer vacations in the city, rather than abroad.“The campaign will be held under the auspices of the Council of Saudi Chambers, Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquity (SCTA) and the office of the Riyadh...

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