Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 1:10 pm

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Triumphs at World Travel Awards in Europe 2015

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as Europe's Leading Luxury City Resort and Italy's Leading Luxury City Resort at the European final of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2015, recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, setting the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2015 2:00 am

ATM 2016 to focus on mid-market travel

Mid-market travel, which is a key growth segment for the region’s hospitality and tourism sector, has been selected as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which will take place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 25-28 April...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 4:28 pm

Jumeira Rotana Set to Unveil its New Look in 2016

Jumeira Rotana is set to unveil its most extensive renovation to transform the hotel into something modern with luxury environment. Along with the complete rooms and public areas renovation, the new all day dining restaurant is set to open its new look and style by the end of December...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 4:20 pm

Thousands of pilgrims from the UK expected to travel to Mecca to perform Hajj

A dedicated Hajj team at British Airways will be supporting the thousands of customers who are flying with the airline to Jeddah to take part in the annual pilgrimage to Mecca over the next few weeks.     The unique team will be on hand to assist customers at all times during Hajj,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 3:44 pm

Philippines Shopping Festival 2015

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) is once again teaming up to revive the Philippine Shopping Festival this October 2015.  In line with DOT’s Visit the Philippines 2015 campaign and PRA’s efforts in the development of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:36 pm

FRHI HOTELS IN MAKKAH PREPARE TO WELCOME HAJJ PILGRIMS

    FRHI targets independent Gulf travellers as holy city prepares for millions undertaking the annual pilgrimage   FRHI Hotels & Resorts is set to increase the number of independent Gulf travellers experiencing its hotels in Makkah, as the holy city prepares for a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 3:48 am

Tourism to contribute 5.7% of the non-oil Saudi GDP by 2020

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector is forecasted to maintain robust growth in 2015. Thanks to the Kingdom’s diversification strategy, the non-oil sector benefits from government spending, corporate lending, and solid domestic consumption. These benefits are likely to continue due to an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 2:42 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND KEY EQUITY PARTNERS COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL PLATFORM FINANCING TRANSACTION

Etihad Airways, its airport services business and five of its equity partners have today successfully completed an innovative new platform financing transaction, raising $500 million on the international markets.   Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:52 am

OSN presents incredible line-up of television

This September will see OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, roll out its best-to-date programming. The first-class line-up of fantastic television has something for the whole family as another action-packed season of comedies, thrillers, kids films, gritty dramas and US talk-shows hit...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 12:56 pm

Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 Provides Critical Platform for Business Success in Regional Food Industry

While increasing global populations and rising income levels deliver baseline success for companies in the food manufacturing industry, those looking for top-line growth will require proactive efforts at a number of levels.  These include new product development, harnessing emerging trends,...

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