Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 September, 2016 2:01 pm

Lufthansa introduces new General Manager for Saudi Arabia

Beginning September 1, 2016, Mark Lukas Pey is the new Country Manager for Lufthansa German Airlines in Saudi Arabia, looking to further grow the airline‘s business across the Kingdom.    With over 20 years’ expertise in the airline industry, Pey  will leads the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 September, 2016 8:05 am

MODUL University Dubai takes centre stage at The Hotel Show Dubai

MODUL University Dubai, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and Austria’s leading international private university in the Middle East, is showcasing its academic and executive programs and leading a certified training masterclass on digital marketing in the hospitality industry at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 September, 2016 7:53 am

Jeddah airport ‘to face overcapacity problem’

King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah will experience an overcapacity of 22.5 million passengers by the end of the year, an airport official has estimated. Turki Al-Zeeb, the manager of public relations and media at the airport, said an operational intensity of 31 million passengers is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 September, 2016 7:15 am

Dubai’s hotel and leisure shows bolster Tourism Vision for 2020

MAJID Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Saturday morning cut the ribbon to launch the 2016 hosting of Dubai’s The Hotel Show and The Leisure Show. The leading events for the hospitality and leisure industry in the Middle East and Africa –...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 September, 2016 2:54 pm

Dubai hotel and leisure shows open today

GUESTS attending Dubai’s Hotel and Leisure Shows starting this Saturday can now have their three day experience propelled to new heights after the co-located events formed a partnership with two of the city’s top hotels – one of which is the tallest in the world. dmg events...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 17 September, 2016 2:12 pm

Nesma domestic flights by November

Nesma Airlines is expected to launch domestic flights in the Kingdom in November. The Saudi-owned, Egypt-based airline presently operates flights between the two countries with three Airbus A320s and one A319. Its domestic Saudi operation will connect the northern city of Hail with 12 points around ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:23 pm

Fly to USA, Canada this winter with Turkish Airlines’ special fares

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for the sixth year in a row*, and flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, is providing its guests with special fares to USA and Canada this winter.    Valid for travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 1:04 pm

Etihad Airways Named Best International Airline

Etihad Airways was named ‘Best International Airline – Offline’ at the 2016 Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) National Travel Industry Awards held in Auckland on 10 September.   Voted for by the New Zealand travel industry, the award recognises the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 September, 2016 10:45 am

Civil Defense teams inspect housing units as focus now shifts to Madinah

As the annual Haj pilgrimage draws to a close, thousands of Hajis will converge on Madinah to offer obeisance to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to pray and supplicate in his mosque. The Civil Defense has exerted extra efforts to provide the highest safety services to the visitors to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:23 pm

Al Noor Island celebrates Eid Al Adha with a Trio of Creative Workshops 

Visitors to Al Noor Island this Eid Al Adha tested their artistic talents at a series of evening workshops designed to inspire their creativity. Sharjah’s picturesque tourist and leisure destination hosted three premium free-of-charge craft sessions, with jewellery making, greeting card...

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