Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 2:37 pm

IHG® publishes 2017 trends report challenging brands to address the needs of the uncompromising customer in the ‘Age of I’

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today launches its 2017 Trends Report - The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’ - at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.  The report highlights the uncompromising nature of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 2:15 pm

Flynas Orders 120 A320neo Aircraft

Flynas, Saudi Arabia's leading low-fare carrier, has signed an agreement with Airbus for 120 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement at list price worth SAR 32 billion (USD 8.6 billion), which includes 80 firm orders with deliveries scheduled during 2018-2026 with another...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 2:00 pm

MARCO’S Authentic Italian Kitchen launches at Pyramids@Wafi

A quintessential Italian experience is brought to life this January as Pyramids@Wafi opens doors to its new Authentic Italian Kitchen, MARCO’S. The essences and aromas of Italy are brought to Dubai where visitors can enjoy a serene surrounding of the restaurant as the artistry unfolds in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 1:43 pm

Qatar Airways Extends Its Popular Travel Festival for Two More Days

Qatar Airways has extended its popular Travel Festival until midnight 18 January 2017**, with exceptional discounts continuing for people travelling together**, special companion fares and kids fly free[AS1] . The extended promotional period covers flights on board the airline’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 3:59 am

Haya Shopping Festival set to kick off next week

The one-month long 5th Haya Shopping Festival will kick off on Jan. 26, the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced in a press conference on Tuesday. The shopping festival aims to stimulate the economy by attracting visitors and residents to spend the holiday in Jeddah, acting...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 January, 2017 2:47 am

Major Waterfront Projects Turning Uae Into Next Global Leisure Marine Destination

Major waterfront projects in Dubai turning the UAE into the next global leisure marine destination can drive super yacht and boat sales in the Middle East, organisers of the region’s leading marine industry event have said. Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organisers of the Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 January, 2017 1:00 pm

Tea pioneer presents tea with style at the first Dilmah t-lounge in Dubai

Family tea company Dilmah, whose founder Merrill J. Fernando transformed the tea industry with tea picked, perfected and packed at source, launched its exclusive t-Lounge concept in Dubai today. The t-Lounge by Dilmah in Ibn Battuta Mall, deliciously expresses the ethical Teamaker’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 January, 2017 9:32 am

Bateel Continues Expansion into Kuwait

Bateel International, a leading gourmet food business, announces its latest opening in Kuwait. Following a successful debut in the renowned Avenues Mall last year, Bateel continues its tremendous expansion into the capital with a brand new café, which opened its doors to Al Bida’a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 January, 2017 12:42 am

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brings altitude and attitude to Colombo with a modern property set for iconic status

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly-modern property in Colombo, introducing a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital. The 24-floor Mövenpick Hotel Colombo is the first international five-star property to open in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 16 January, 2017 3:11 am

Legendary Tales Breathe New Life into Traditional Art At Al Noor Island International Storytelling Festival

The International Storytelling Festival ‘Tales on the Island’ to be held on Al Noor Island, Sharjah, which began at the weekend, has been praised for its innovative outlook and inspirational approach to one of the most important cultural arts in the Arab world. The festival, which runs...

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