Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 2:22 pm

VIACOM and OSN bring big laughs to the small screen in MENA with exclusive launch of Comedy Central HD

Further strengthening its roster of world-class and exclusive comedy content, OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, has signed an agreement with Viacom International Media Networks to add the number one global comedy brand, Comedy Central, to its offering of entertainment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 2:10 pm

Elaf Group reveals participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2016

The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company, has announced its participation at the 2016 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2016), the market leading, international travel and tourism event for inbound and outbound tourism professionals in the Middle East region, which will be held from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 12:51 pm

Etihad Airways Partners Unique US$700 Million Finance Agreement

Etihad Airways Partners’ (EAP) US$700 million landmark finance transaction in 2015 has been recognised with a third key international award after being named Innovative Deal of the Year by the prestigious publication, Airfinance Journal.   The five-year bond agreement involved...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 10:25 am

Air Arabia Jordan’s inaugural Riyadh flight touches down

Air Arabia Jordan’s first flight from Amman to Riyadh touched down today, marking the start of a new era of connectivity between the capital cities of Jordan and Saudi Arabia.    Riyadh, the Kingdom’s main financial hub, joins Dammam, Medina and Jeddah as Saudi Arabian...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 5:47 am

Saudia creates new low cost airline

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced the establishment of a new airline company to provide low cost air transport, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new company will be called Flyadeal. The low-cost carrier will begin operations from the middle of next year, Saudia chief Saleh...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 5:17 pm

Mövenpick to roll out new hotel and apartment concept in Jeddah as demand for long-stay options surges.

Swiss hospitality firm inks management agreement with Hadia Abdul Latif Jameel Group for Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Tahlia, filling a gap in the market for branded extended-stay accommodation.   Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has revealed plans to open its first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 3:56 pm

StayWell Debuts Park Regis Brand in Saudi Arabia with Two Outstanding Properties in Makkah

Australia’s largest privately owned hotel management company StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) announced the signing of a management agreement to open and operate the company’s first Park Regis properties in Makkah Saudi Arabia. In Dubai were StayWell Hospitality Group CEO Simon Wan and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 3:29 pm

Azerbaijan concludes successful roadshows in Qatar and Kuwait

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan concluded its historic roadshows and gala dinners in Qatar on 4th April 2016 and in Kuwait on 5th April 2016.   The roadshows were aimed at strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and the GCC nations, developing co-operation in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 2:39 pm

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham to focus on family travellers during ATM

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Jumeirah Beach Residence will target family travellers, especially from the GCC region, during the annual Arabian Travel Market. Highlighting its newly-launched room categories – the Family One-Bedroom Suite and Three Bedroom Suite, the property aims to tap the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 7:51 am

Brunch in the Clouds - in the World's Highest Suspended Suite

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will unveil the Abu Dhabi Suite, the World's Highest Suspended Suite, for an exclusive brunch journey that explores the bedrooms, cinema, spa and two-floor majlis. The suite spans between the UAE capital's Nation Towers on the 48th and 49th floors. The...

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