Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 July, 2017 1:29 am

President of South Africa receives Prince Sultan bin Salman

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa recently received Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), who paid an official visit to the country. The president welcomed the SCTH chief and sent his greetings to King Salman. Zuma pointed out the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2017 2:55 pm

Dana Al Bahar Launches As Abu Dhabi’s Latest Luxury Yacht Services

Nirvana Travel and Tourism has announced the launch of its sister company Dana Al Bahar, Abu Dhabi’s prime luxury yacht company which provides high-end marine tourism services in the United Arab Emirates. Dana Al Bahar, together with Nirvana Travel & Tourism, hosted an exclusive media...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2017 2:52 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS INTRODUCES AIRBUS A380 FROM ABU DHABI TO PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE

Etihad Airways today introduced an Airbus A380 aircraft on one of its two daily services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Paris Charles de Gaulle.   The new service has been introduced early to meet seasonal demand from 1 July to 28...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 June, 2017 1:50 am

Eid festivities attract over 2 million visitors in capital

Riyadh municipality Eid Al-Fitr activities attracted more than 2 million visitors over the three-day holiday. The municipality succeeded in implementing 160 functions at 30 locations across the city. Mobile carnivals (vans) with dolls, clowns and acrobats were deployed throughout Eid, reaching...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 June, 2017 1:11 am

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP ORGANISES ‘A WISH COMES TRUE’ EVENT TO SUPPORT AUTISM AWARENESS

  Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) recently hosted ‘A Wish Comes True’ day as part of the ‘Road to Happiness’ initiative in support of autism awareness, in collaboration with the Emirates Autism Society.   Ali Abdullah Mohammed Al Dosari (pictured above...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 June, 2017 12:42 am

The General Authority for Civil Aviation signs concession contracts for King Abdulaziz, Taif, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz and Ha'il Airports

His Excellency Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al Hamdan, the Minister of Transportation, on 8 June, 2017 signed concession agreements for private sector participation in several Saudi airports. GIB Capital LLC (GIB Capital), the Lead Financial Advisor to GACA, led a group of specialised advisors...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:01 pm

‘Truckers Summer Warehouse’ enhances guests’ experience with themed nights

Truckers Summer Warehouse, a two-month indoor food truck festival, will add a dose of music, gaming, and art as it transforms Hall No. 8 of Dubai World Trade Centre into a funky foodie haven. As part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises, the newest hangout this season will feature themed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:55 am

CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS AVIAREPS AS ITS SALES PROMOTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, recently appointed AVIAREPS to conduct the hospitality brand’s sales promotion activities within the Arabian Gulf countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.  AVIAREPS is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 7:01 pm

Shopping Destination: Lausanne Under the Spotlight

Renowned for its scenic beauty, food, hospitable community, and unrivalled hotels that range from ultra-luxurious to comfortable elegance, the tourist favourite Lausanne in Switzerland has quickly risen to becoming one of the most appealing shopping destinations of the region.   Starting ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 6:41 pm

MANCHESTER CITY AND ETIHAD AIRWAYS TEAM UP TO EMPOWER YOUNG COMMUNITY FOOTBALL LEADERS IN WEEK-LONG SUMMIT

As part of Manchester City’s global community work, more than 50 young leaders from around the world, including two from Abu Dhabi, travelled to City Football Academy, Manchester Supported by Etihad Airways, leaders took part in a week-long summit offering cutting edge training in...

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