Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 May, 2015 3:45 pm

Aviation industry veteran calls for a Gulf body on EUROCONTROL lines

Georges Hannouche, CEO of Bayanat Airports and Engineering Supplies (BAES) and the Arab world’s leading aviation veteran, has called for the establishment of an Arabian Gulf body on the line of EUROCONTROL for air traffic management keeping in view the ceaseless expansion of airlines fleet and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 May, 2015 8:13 am

Oman Air Praises Travel Agents At Oman Travel Agents Awards 2014

At a glittering ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman Air has praised the vital work of travel agents in Oman.Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch and Chief Operations Officer Abdulrahaman Al-Busaidy hosted the event on behalf of the national...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 May, 2015 7:38 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR GREECE

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Philip Philippou as its new General Manager for Greece. Philip has more than 30 years of travel industry experience in senior sales and marketing roles with major European and Middle Eastern airlines. He joins Etihad ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 2:29 pm

H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group on Sunday opened the world’s largest annual airport event which attracted over 300 exhibitors from 40...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:45 pm

key future travel trends in the Middle East

Middle East's online travel market value is projected to advance from US$18billion to US$35 billion in the next three years, according to findings from Amadeus' soon-to-be-published report – Middle East Online Travel Review. The report additionally indicates that growing smart-phone penetration...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:26 pm

GCC visitors to push Croatian tourism receipts to record US$8 billion

The Croatian National Tourist Board and flydubai, along with the Zagreb Tourist Board has highlighted an increase in the number of routes to the Croatian capital and a dedicated marketing campaign aimed at Middle East tourists will both contribute towards a record-breaking number of overall...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:24 pm

Carving out niche markets to attract new visitors

The wealth of family oriented exhibits at Arabian Travel Market this year demonstrated the appeal of the region for both adults and children, and the extension of dedicated accommodation facilities for family groups is a natural progression, claimed a leading hotelier at the show.Michael Scully,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:48 am

Carlson Rezidor announces two new Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Saudi Arabia

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing two Park Inn by Radisson hotels. The group’s first property in the holy city of Makkah will feature 330 rooms and welcome the first guests in 2016. In...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 12:53 am

Turkish Airlines introduce the new luxury Amenity kits

Turkish Airlines is proud to announce the renewed amenity kits and relax sets combined with approaching the passenger comfort. These unique products, specially designed for Turkish Airlines, are testament to the airline’s desire to offer its passengers a genuine high quality gift.In order to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 May, 2015 4:34 pm

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana receives ‘Most improved hotel in sustainability practices’ in Dubai Green Tourism Award 2014

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, a flagship property of Rotana’s alcohol-free Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts brand and previously certified the world’s tallest hotel by Guinness Book of World Records was awarded for the ‘Most improved hotel in sustainability practices - 4 star hotel’ during the Dubai...

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