Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:39 pm

Hotel Stays in UAE to Hit 51.5 Million This Year

The total number of overnight stays in UAE hotels will reach 51.5 million by the end of this year; up 5.7% on 2014. According to a Business Monitor International report the trend is set to continue over the next three years with growth from 4 to 5.5%.    The report said: ’The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 9:46 am

Oman Air Stands Ready As Cyclone Chapala Approaches Sultanate

As monitoring of Cyclone Chapala’s approach towards the Arabian Peninsula continues, Oman Air has announced that it is ready to provide whatever support it can, should the people of Oman require it.   The cyclone is expected to reach the southern tip of the Peninsula, including the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 4:08 am

Etihad Airways Expands Saudi Arabian Network Throgh New Five Weekly Service With Flynas

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expanding its Saudi Arabian network through a new five-times-per-week service between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi operated by its codeshare partner flynas.   Commencing on 16 December 2015, the new flynas service will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 12:00 am

FUJAIRAH ROTANA RESORT & SPA PRESENTS BAR MUDA LOUNGE BAR TO LIGHT UP YOUR NIGHTS…

 Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa announces the opening of Bar Muda its new lounge bar offering a perfect setting with rages of food, beverages and entertainment.   Modern, yet colonial in its design, Bar Muda presents something different every day for every taste. It offers an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 2:26 am

SCTNH to promote fine arts on tourism, heritage & culture

Reiterating its commitment for the promotion of tourism in the Kingdom, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) said it would support and finance exhibitions and events related to fine arts on Saudi tourism, heritage and culture. To this end, the SCTNH signed a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 2:20 am

Tourism to generate 1.7m jobs by 2020

Job opportunities in the tourism sector of the Kingdom are expected to reach 1.7 million by 2020, according to the Tourism Information and Research Center (MAS), the statistical division of the the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH). “This total figure includes the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 1:57 am

Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem in Saudi Arabia

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing the Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem. The stylish midscale hotel will be the group’s first property to open in the holy city of Makkah. It will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 October, 2015 1:55 am

MARKET LEADING OFFER FOR NEW ADIB ETIHAD GUEST CO-BRANDED CARD APPLICANTS

Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading UAE financial institution, have announced a market leading offer for new applicants for the ADIB Etihad Guest Visa covered card.   Successful applicants can earn up to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 October, 2015 4:20 am

Strong Turkish-Saudi links present enormous economic opportunities

Rapidly expanding trade and nascent foreign investment promise stronger economic links between the world’s two fastest-growing G-20 states — Turkey and Saudi Arabia — which are also the two prominent member nations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 4:37 pm

Frankfurt And Dhaka Lead The Way In Oman Air’s Winter 2015/16 Schedule

A major upgrade to Oman Air’s Frankfurt service, and the introduction of a new service to Dhaka form the centerpiece of the airline’s newly-announced Winter 2015/16 schedule.   Oman Air’s service between Muscat and Frankfurt is now operated using the airline’s...

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