Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 March, 2016 6:37 am

STARWOOD Accelerates Growth in Gateway European Cities

From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its continued expansion in Europe with a record 18 organic hotel openings in 2015 and over 30 hotels already under development and expected to open in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 March, 2016 6:27 am

Saudia’s new service allows seat selection

Saudi Arabian Airline Company (Saudia) will enable its passengers to choose their favorable seats at the time of making reservation under a new service which will be launched in May. Deputy CEO for Commercial Affairs Khaled bin Hammad Al-Balawi said the service will be introduced first at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 March, 2016 2:17 am

ETIHAD FLIGHT COLLEGE ENHANCES TRAINER FLEET

Etihad Flight College has expanded its fleet of trainer aircraft with the delivery of two Extra EA 330 LT aircraft. The aircraft were shipped and reassembled by the manufacturer at the Flight College’s hangar in Al Ain and will be showcased at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, where they will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 7 March, 2016 11:58 am

Lufthansa flying more quietly in Munich

Even before introducing the A350 long-haul aeroplane with an up to 50 percent smaller noise footprint, in future Lufthansa medium-haul planes will also be flying more quietly. This is because the Airbus A320 fleet is being fitted with ‘sharklets’, which are 2.40-metre-tall wingtip...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 7 March, 2016 5:58 am

TUĞRA RESTAURANT Awarded as GCC Middle Eastern 
Restaurant of 2016

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski’s signature Ottoman restaurant, Tuğra, has been awarded as ''Middle Eastern Restaurant of The Year'' by 2016 Food and Travel GCC Tourism Awards, where the restaurant has earned this prestigious award amongst many elite restaurants spread across the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 7 March, 2016 3:00 am

Oman Air anticipates most successful ever participation in ITB Berlin

Oman Air is set to participate once again at the world’s largest travel fair, ITB Berlin, held at Messe Berlin between 9th and 13th March. The carrier’s iconic white stand number 202 in Hall 22B will provide an ideal venue for showcasing Oman Air’s award-winning products and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 March, 2016 3:34 pm

Jing Roll Named Winner of Second Annual Taste of Waldorf Astoria

Last night at the Waldorf Astoria New York, guests and a star-studded panel of judges gathered to select the next Taste of Waldorf Astoria from dishes created in the kitchens of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Waldorf Astoria Beijing, and The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 March, 2016 3:26 pm

Increased competition, demand to spur hospitality growth in UAE and region during 2016: Expert

With increasing number of hotels opening and due to open over the next couple of years, the hospitality industry across the UAE and region is set for a new phase of growth as hotels and related sector players jostle for increased market share amidst rising demand, an industry expert has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 March, 2016 12:50 pm

Turkish Airlines’ Europe expansion continues with the decision to launch of Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Kosice (Slovakia) flights

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline (according to Skytrax Survey, 2015), flying to more countries than any other airlines, which has also recently announced a record high net profit (1 billion 69 million USD net profit) in 2015 has another great news for its...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 March, 2016 12:00 pm

NEW LUXURY LIFESTYLE HOTEL TO OPEN IN VIBRANT DOWNTOWN MIAMI

ME by Meliá is set to launch its first luxury lifestyle hotel in North America in vibrant Downtown Miami in April 2016.   ME Miami will be located in the epicentre of the city’s cultural hotspots, such as Pérez Art Museum, Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center and the...

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