Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 February, 2015 8:30 am

‘Difficult to restore all 4,000 Asir villages’

Muhammad Al-Umrah, the director general of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) in Asir, has admitted that it is very difficult to renovate and restore the nearly 4,000 historical villages in the region according to the information provided by the Urban Observatory.He noted that the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 February, 2015 3:15 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY IMPRESSES THOUSANDS OF VISITORS AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING EVENT IN DUBAI

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) recently concluded its participation in the Gulfood manufacturing event which was held in Dubai on February 8th-12th and is considered as the biggest and most effective regional event specializing in the food and beverage industry.KAEC’s Industrial Valley booth...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 February, 2015 2:35 pm

STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST® AND UBER REV UP REWARDS WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND NEW PARTNERSHIP

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Uber are putting travelers on the fast track to valuable rewards with today’s announcement of an exciting new strategic partnership that will give Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) members who ride with Uber the opportunity to earn...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 February, 2015 12:50 am

Flower power on display at Yanbu show

The Royal Commission in Yanbu intends to expand its annual flower festival adding innovative programs to make the event more attractive and entertaining to visitors including expats, said Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani, director of the Landscaping and Irrigation Department at the commission.Speaking ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 February, 2015 3:09 pm

ATM roadshow returns ‘home’ to meet key industry players ahead of 2015 showcase; Emirates’ top 10 tourism projects touch US$40 billion investment

Arabian Travel Market’s 2015 roadshow series returns to familiar home ground tomorrow (25th February 2015) as the Reed Travel Exhibitions team hosts the UAE leg of its eight city tour in Dubai.A number of exhibitors are expected to attend the open forum event, which will see ATM representatives...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 February, 2015 7:03 am

Jeddawis turn out in large numbers to show loyalty to king

Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras inaugurated recently the largest graffiti titled "Jeddah pledges allegiance" in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.The municipality, in cooperation with a young group of graffiti artists called Zaad, made the largest graffiti painting in the walkway of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 February, 2015 7:32 am

Cultural shows, heritage markets to enhance Atturaif’s attraction

The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh (HCDA) has emphasized the importance of the Atturaif Quarter which was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2010.“The Atturaif Quarter in Diriyah is the second historic site in the Kingdom to be added to the World Heritage List. The first was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:33 am

Margraf Marble and Islamic Architecture Restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan

Margraf enters new markets in Central Asia with a prime contract for the supply of precious marble destined to the restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. This challenging project was started by President Ilham Aliyev in 2009 and executed by Architect Elvin Najafov in close...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:10 am

Oman to showcase US$ 3.3 billion worth of projects at ATM 2015

The annual Arabian Travel Market roadshow series kicks off its 2015 calendar later this week with the team heading to The Chedi Muscat on 19th February to meet with key industry players to discuss how to optimise Oman’s tourism development showcase at this year’s ATM.Exhibitors from the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 19 February, 2015 12:43 am

Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya Receives The 2014 Hilton Garden Inn Most Improved Brand Award winner

Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels catering to the focused service segment, recently awarded its top performing properties globally. Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya was presented with the 2014 Hilton Garden Inn Most Improved Brand Award in...

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