Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 April, 2015 9:13 am

SCTA to develop handicraft sector

The Ministry of Social Affairs and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has signed an agreement to boost the handicraft sector.The National Handicraft Program, known as Bari, is also involved in the initiative to raise the quality of products for sale on international...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 April, 2015 4:03 pm

MEDITERRANEAN TASTE SENSATION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, RIYADH

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh has announced the launch of the eagerly anticipated Mediterranean nights at its all day dining restaurant, Al Orjouan. Every Tuesday from 7pm and until midnight, Al Orjouan will be transformed into an immersive Mediterranean experience that will transport its guests across...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 April, 2015 2:56 pm

Geneva rekindles its long-term association with the GCC.

Geneva Tourism, one of Switzerland’s official tourist boards, has announced, yet again, its participation in the Arabian Travel Market, taking place on May 4, 2015. Geneva Tourism has been associated with the GCC for many years and is happy be to back to participate in one of the biggest travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 April, 2015 7:37 am

GACA ORGANIZES WORKSHOP WITH THEME "EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS"

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation President His Excellency Sulaiman Bin Abdullah Al Hamdan opened a workshop titled “Effects of the Sand Storm” last Monday.The workshop aimed to study the repercussions of the recent sandstorm that disrupted air traffic in the Kingdom,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 April, 2015 12:19 am

Plan your perfect wedding at Al Faisaliah Hotel

If you are planning a wedding in 2015, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh’s most exclusive hotel, is now offering a free consultation with our experienced wedding team. Based in Riyadh’s most iconic building and known to host royal weddings, the hotel is one of the most desired wedding locations in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 3:20 pm

MARRIOTT HOTELS TO SHOWCASE THE MOST IMMERSIVE 4-D VIRTUAL REALITY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AT ATM

Using Oculus Rift Technology, #GetTeleported Imagines the Future of TravelIn its mission to redefine the future of travel, Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, is taking an unprecedented leap into the future of travel with Oculus Rift virtual reality technology. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 3:01 pm

KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA TROPHY WINNER AGAIN OF “BATTLE OF THE BOTTLES” BOAT RACE ON EARTH DAY

For the 2nd successful year in a row, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana launched their “Battle of the Bottles” boat race on the 22nd of April 2015 within the framework of Earth Day. Earth Day is a unique and worldwide event in which environmental protection and awareness of climate change is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 1:20 pm

Hilton Worldwide Announces Middle East Debut of Hampton by Hilton

Hilton Worldwide - the world’s fastest growing hospitality company - and wasl hospitality and leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, today announced the introduction of mid-market hotel brand Hampton by Hilton to the Middle East. A management agreement has been signed to open...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 1:06 pm

16,000 NEW HOTEL ROOMS FOR RIYADH AND JEDDAH BY 2018

A new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) for The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2015 reveals today that the major cities of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and Jeddah, are forecast to see an increase of 16,000 new hotel rooms by 2018.Of these, over 50% will be part of new 5-star hotel developments, as...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 22 April, 2015 8:46 am

Jumeirah Emirates Towers celebrates 15th anniversary

Jumeirah Emirates Towers celebrates its 15th anniversary in April, and is set to mark the occasion with a host of remarkable offers and initiatives. The celebrations will include a laser show on 23 April 2015 on Jumeirah Emirates Towers, while Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the flagship property of...

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