Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:34 am

Growth in tourism for religious purposes segment plays key role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s ‘post oil’ plan

Saudi Arabia’s new ‘post-oil’ economy plan as outlined in ‘Vision 2030,’ which was announced recently, is receiving a huge boost from the tourism sector with the influx of tourists visiting the Kingdom for their Hajj pilgrimage, starting this week. According to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 6:53 am

Jet Airways Records Fifth Consequtive Profitable Quarter

Jet Airways Group has announced its fifth successive profitable quarter for the period ending June 30, 2016 based on continuing improvement in aircraft utilization, increased efficiency and reduction in cost, including non-fuel expenses.    Consistent financial performance has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 6:41 am

World festival to highlight Kingdom’s maritime strength

The World Maritime Festival will be held in September at the Maritime Front at Alkhobar City under the patronage of EP Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif. Musaed bin Abdulrahman Al-Drees, director of Ports Authority and deputy chief of the festival committee signed an agreement with the founding partner...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 2:41 am

Oman Air Expands Its International Network To Include Iraq

Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air’s hub in Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq with four weekly flights.     Flights to Najaf will start on 15th September 2016.This is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 12:34 am

Luxury stays and affordable lifestyles drive Preferred hotel demand across Southeast Asia

According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Gulf residents spinning the globe in search of exciting destinations in which to enjoy summer breaks are being drawn to Southeast Asia with direct air routes, the affordability factor, cooler temperatures and an ample choice of accommodation options all...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 3:59 am

Visa returns with #NotATourist Summer Getaway 2016 to reward holiday spends of KSA cardholders

Visa (NYSE:V), a global payments technology company, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ‘Not A Tourist’ Summer Getaway 2016 campaign that will provide Visa cardholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a chance to win exciting holiday packages every week until 12...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 2:38 am

Florida’s Calling to Families this Summer

With the summer sun shining down bright on the Middle East and schools swiftly coming to a close, it is a time for families to plan their annual escape. This summer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is encouraging families to soak up the sun and dive into a new adventure at its hotels and resorts in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 1:08 am

IATA Cargo XML Standard Accepted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments.  The new data format will make electronic ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 August, 2016 1:59 pm

Air Arabia reports net profit of AED 245 million in first half of 2016, an increase of 3.5 per cent

Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced strong financial results for the first half of 2016 ending June 30, 2016 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier continued to deliver robust, sustained performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 245 million for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 August, 2016 12:14 pm

Turn Four Seasons Destinations into Fond Eid Al Adha Memories

As Eid Al Adha approaches in September, those looking to celebrate the occasion with a relaxing mid-year break will discover abundant travel inspiration at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the globe – from a rejuvenating staycation to a secluded island beach or an adventure-packed...

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