Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 December, 2015 3:53 am

Major Win For Oman Air North India Travel Awards

Oman Air’s outstanding products and services have been acknowledged at the North India Travel Awards. At a glittering ceremony held on 8th December at the Hotel Crowne Plaza, Jaipur, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was presented with the Best International Airline Award...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 December, 2015 1:44 am

Turkish Airlines inaugurates its first flight to Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)

With existing services to Kiev, Odessa, Dneprepetrovsk, Lvov and Kherson, Turkish Airlines now adds Zaporizhzhia, one of the largest cities in Ukraine to its expanding network.    Beginning from today, Zaporizhzhia flights will be operated 4 times...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 December, 2015 2:20 pm

Hussein Hatata receives prestigious commendation

The crème de la crème of the travel industry gathered at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco on the 12th December 2015 to honour individuals and companies for their distinctive contribution to international hospitality at the acclaimed Grand Final of World Travel Awards...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 December, 2015 1:46 pm

GCC investors now eyeing Cyprus property market: Chestertons

Chestertons, the international property agency established in 1805, stated that it is witnessing growing interest from the UAE and GCC investors for luxurious Cyprus based properties. As per reports, the property sales in Cyprus rose by 23% in October this year compared to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 December, 2015 1:38 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS PARTNERS’ UNIQUE DEBT FINANCING DEAL SECURES MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD

A US$700m landmark finance deal struck by Etihad Airways Partners (EAP) to fund expansion has been recognised by the prestigious market intelligence organisation International Financing Review (IFR) with a leading global award.   The five-year deal was judged the Emerging Europe Middle...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 December, 2015 2:46 am

Oman Air Funds Student Innovation

Oman Air has invested in an innovative educational initiative which could help people with special needs. The project is the brainchild of students at Sultan Qaboos University, in the Omani capital of Muscat, who were challenged to to come up with an invention that could be of commercial value and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 December, 2015 12:40 pm

Enad Tannous Appointed as General Manager for Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana

Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana has announced the appointment of Enad Tannous as General Manager. Tannous is responsible for overseeing the offerings of the newly opened Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana in Abu Dhabi and ensuring that the new facility continues offering guests the highest...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 December, 2015 12:04 pm

BOUBOUFFE LEBANESE BRASSERIE: THE STORY

On the 16th of February 1976, the ‘Lebanese Brasserie’ concept was born in the heart of charming Achrafieh district in Beirut, Lebanon. As the first dining establishment in the entire Achrafieh region, BouBouffe Lebanese Brasserie has managed to become the first of its kind renowned...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 26 December, 2015 12:26 pm

Turkish Airlines announces maiden flight to Dubai from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, and Europe’s best airline for the fifth year in a row*, announced its maiden flight from its second airport in Istanbul, the Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, to Dubai commencing 25 December 2015. Turkish Airlines currently flies 14 ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 December, 2015 9:01 am

Madinah hotel costs shoot up

Hotel and transport costs have shot up as more people flock to Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque. Due to the high demand, the hotels have increased their rates 10-fold or more, with prices as high as SR35,000 for three nights or SR100,000 for five days. Mohammed Ali booked two hotel...

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