Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 12:50 pm

Over 69,000 pilgrims arrive at Jeddah airport

More than 69,000 pilgrims have arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport, via 394 flights, since the start of the Hajj season, 4.3 percent more than last year. The capacity of the airport’s Hajj and Umrah Complex is 3,800 passengers per hour, with 320 counters to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 5:11 am

Deliveroo Signs Wagamama as Exclusive New Partner

Deliveroo – the region’s fastest growing premier food delivery service – has today delighted fans of pan-Asian cuisine by announcing an exclusive partnership with Wagamama. The popular restaurant has been a lasting global sensation for over 25 years, serving pan-Asian food...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 August, 2017 3:36 am

Assila Hotel’s Popular New Restaurant Pampas Is a Famly Favourite for Friday Brunch

The recently-opened Pampas Restaurant in Assila Hotel, a Rocco Forte hotel located on Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Street (formerly known as Tahlia Street) in Jeddah, has quickly become a popular destination  among lovers of fine food who are seeking an exciting new culinary...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 August, 2017 4:58 pm

Elements wins “Luxury Family Restaurant” at 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards

Elements Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has been awarded regional winner for the best “Luxury Family Restaurant” at the 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The awards were announced during the Gala Event in Vietnam earlier this month.   Elements Restaurant is the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 August, 2017 1:06 pm

Dur Hospitality collects more than 4000 E-waste pieces in support of "Sponsor an orphan with your old devices” initiative

  In its efforts to activate social programs which would contribute to enhancing social partnerships with charitable organizations, Dur hospitality signed a partnership agreement with the Charity Committee for Orphans’ Care “Ensan” and TADWEEER to support “Sponsor an ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 August, 2017 10:39 am

Red Sea project to attract global tourism companies: Al-Qassabi

 The Red Sea project will pave the way for partnerships with the world’s leading tourism companies, Commerce and Investment Minister Majid Al-Qassabi said Wednesday. The project was launched Tuesday by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy premier, interior minister and chairman of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 August, 2017 10:33 am

Madinah set to serve Hajj pilgrims

 Madinah governorate has started implementing its plan to serve pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque during this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The plan of the governorate and its affiliated municipalities covers environmental health, markets,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 August, 2017 5:29 am

Oman Air and Royal Jordanian Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement

Oman Air, the national flag carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is delighted to announce a free sale code share agreement with Royal Jordanian on flights between Muscat and Beirut via Amman and vice versa. Under the terms of the agreement, which became effective from June 15, the flights are...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 August, 2017 12:26 pm

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS YOUSIF MUKHTAR AS VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING GCC, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

Kerzner International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) announced that Yousif Mukhtar has been promoted to Vice President, Sales and Marketing for GCC, Middle East and Africa.  In this new role, Yousif will be responsible for providing overall sales and marketing leadership in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 August, 2017 12:18 pm

The Promenade Ice does it for the kids

The Promenade Ice, located within Kuwait’s neighborhood mall, has celebrated a series of successful fun days in partnership with the Kuwait Center for Autism as part of its efforts in supporting the local community. More than 24 children with autism took to the popular ice rink with the...

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