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

ETIHAD AIRWAYS INTRODUCES PAY@HOME ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION IN UAE

Guests now have access to more choices when making bookings on Etihad Airways’ website following the recent introduction of new online payment services.   The airline’s guests in the UAE can now book flights or ancillary services conveniently using Pay@home’s online...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 3:22 pm

ATM mirrors regional airline growth with 32% aviation sector increase

Development in the region’s dynamic aviation sector will once again be a major talking point at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, as Gulf airlines look to capitalize on their strategic location, connecting East and West.   It has been an extremely strong performance over the last 18...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 5:55 am

Footfall at Arabian Centres malls rises by 27% from Q1- Q3 2015

Arabian Centres, the leading developer, owner and operator of shopping malls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reported a steady quarterly increase in footfall traffic to its malls since the beginning of the year.    Footfall traffic increased 27% in Q3 (July-September 2015)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 2:46 am

Turkish Airlines Announces Results of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Record Attempt to Build World’s Tallest Sandcastle

Turkish Airlines launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Oct. 25. To generate excitement for the new service, Turkish Airlines engaged 7-time GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company and its owner Ted Siebert to build the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 2:34 am

HOTEL DE LA PAIX, GENEVA TO BECOME A RITZ-CARLTON PARTNER HOTEL IN THE SWISS CAPITAL OF PEACE

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. is proud to announce a signed agreement with the Manz family in Switzerland which will add the Hotel de la Paix in Geneva as a partner hotel as of December 16, 2015. The boutique property sits on the banks of Lake Geneva, (Lac Leman) in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 October, 2015 9:02 am

GCC TOURISTS TAKE LUXURY LIFESTYLE ABROAD

With increasing wealth in the region, GCC tourists are willing to pay more than other holiday-makers on luxury experiences abroad.    A 2014 study by the Travel & Tourism Intelligence Center revealed that GCC outbound expenditure is expected to reach USD100 billion by 2018, up...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 October, 2015 4:25 am

Oman Air Holds An Extraordinary General Meeting

Oman Air Company (S.A.O.C.) held its Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders on Sunday 25th October 2015 at Company Headquarters. the EGM was presided over by HE Maitha bint Saif Al Mahrouqia, the Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Oman Air and attended by Board Directors, shareholders...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 27 October, 2015 1:32 am

Etihad Airways Engineering named MRO Service Provider of the Year

Etihad Airways Engineering has been named MRO Service Provider of the Year – Middle East at the Aviation Business Awards 2015.   The event, organised by ITP Publishing, celebrates achievements within the Middle East aviation industry. The winners were announced during a gala...

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