Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 January, 2018 1:57 pm

Etihad Airways Sponsors Pakistan Special Olympics Gala Dinner for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Etihad Airways has sponsored the annual Special Olympics gala dinner in Karachi, Pakistan for the seventh consecutive year. The prestigious event was to raise funds for the Special Olympics Pakistan team which will compete in the Regional Games in Abu Dhabi, in March this year. The airline is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 January, 2018 1:09 pm

flyadeal Announces Abha as its newest destination

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s Everyday Low Fares Airline, will add Abha to its growing route network this month. Abha will be the airline’s fifth destination from Jeddah and third from Riyadh, after having launched flights to Dammam, Qassim and Jazan in its first three months of commencing...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 January, 2018 12:26 pm

Jumeirah announces new CEO

Jumeirah, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced the appointment of Jose Silva as the new Chief Executive Officer.   Mr. Silva brings over 35 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including almost 25 years with Four Seasons Hotels...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 1:54 pm

Meraas Launches Promotional Campaign to Attract Holidaymakers from Saudi Arabia

Meraas destinations offer over 100 F&B, retail, entertainment deals to cater to January influx of Saudi tourists Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has launched a promotional campaign across its destinations, targeting the influx of tourists from Saudi Arabia that traditionally visit...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 11:37 am

Turkish Airlines and Air Moldova have signed a codeshare agreement

Air Moldova, the largest airline and flag carrier of the Republic of Moldova, and Turkish Airlines, national flag carrier of Turkey, announced the signature of a codeshare agreement, effective as of 29 January 2018.   Through this codeshare partnership, Turkish Airlines and Air ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 11:13 am

Banyan Tree Debuts in Malaysia with 5-Star Exclusive Urban Resort Opening in June 2018

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of Malaysia’s first Banyan Tree resort, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, in June 2018. Set amidst the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the commercial, shopping and entertainment hub of Malaysia, Banyan Tree Kuala...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 10:28 am

A Winter Break Spent in Luxury at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

Named the Leading Luxury Beach Resort and Leading Business Hotel by World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2017, Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait’ idyllic resort, welcomes families to spend the long winter breaks unwinding after a period of work and studies.   Catered to every ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 3:34 am

Jeddah Entertainment Boulevard, a new concept in having fun during mid-term break

Events at the new waterfront in Jeddah continue for the fifth day, organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The events started Jan. 11 and will continue until Jan. 20. Admission is free of charge, and activities start from 4 p.m., while the shows start at 6 p.m. and end by 11...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 3:17 am

Emirates Palace Hosts Farewell Celebrations for General Manager, Holger Schroth

Emirates Palace hosted a delightful celebratory evening to commemorate the end-of-term of Mr Holger Schroth, former General Manager of the Palace, and the welcoming of Mr Martin Cramer as the new General Manager. The reception saw the attendance of UAE’s most prestige VIPs, led by His...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 January, 2018 1:20 am

Age limits set for wheelchair assistants in Makkah's Grand Mosque

Only people aged between 25 and 60 years will be allowed to push the wheelchairs of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, said the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques. The age limit is to ensure the health of pilgrims and visitors, and because people outside the age group may have difficulty reaching the...

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