Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 7:10 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND ALITALIA HOST OFFICIAL CHENGDU WEEK AT THE EXPO MILANO JOINT PAVILION

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and its equity partner Alitalia are hosting the official “Chengdu Week” event from 6 to 12 August at the Expo Milano 2015 joint pavilion.   As the Official Global Airline Carriers for Expo Milano...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 7:08 am

EP reserves 100-meter area at each beach for public

A 100-meter area will be reserved for members of the public at each beach in the Eastern Province and will be developed into attractive getaways. The new contracts, to be signed with investors, will take into account the directives issued in this regard recently by the Council of Ministers and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 7:03 am

Saudia’s LA-Riyadh direct flight set to make history

Saudi Arabian Airlines which operates as Saudia will achieve a rare feat on Friday when its first non-stop flight from Los Angeles will touch down at the King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh.  “An ultra-modern Saudia Boeing B777-300ER will be making this historic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 7 August, 2015 12:53 am

Abundant Sunshine Forecast for DoubleTree by Hilton on Spain’s Costa del Sol

DoubleTree by Hilton today celebrated the arrival of its newest hotel on the glorious Spanish coast with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, a beautiful new hotel conveniently located on the coastline close to Marbella and Malaga.  The upscale resort...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 7:18 am

Asir cable cars attracting thousands

Cable cars that move at great heights over Asir region’s summer resorts are attracting high numbers of visitors and holidaymakers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Chairman of the National Tourism Company Saleh Qadah said the cable cars are able to carry over 1,000 people an hour between...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 6:57 am

SHHH, MEMBERS ONLY! THREE-MONTH SPA PACKAGE LAUNCHES AT FAIRMONT THE PALM

-The Perfect Solution for Me -Time That Keeps Giving at Willow Stream Spa- Fairmont The Palm invites all spa and wellness enthusiasts to pamper themselves not just for the day, but to extend the happiness with the new, flexible three-month membership at Willow Stream Spa. Women and men can...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 3:49 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SCORES HAT TRICK AT AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS TRAVELLER AWARDS

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won three accolades at the Australian Business Traveller Awards, including the coveted title of Best Airline. It also won the awards for Best First Class and Best Arrivals Lounge.   The awards were determined by a ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 2:15 am

Rotana launches new luxury hotel in Dubai

Rotana has announced the launch of a new luxury 5* hotel and serviced apartment project in Dubai. An agreement paving the way for the new hotel was signed last week between Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana, and  H. E. Mohamed Khalifa Bin Yousef Al Suwaidi. Situated in the heart of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 August, 2015 1:07 am

Mohammad Hassan Basudan – Director of Sales at flynas

flynas is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammad Hassan Basudan to the position of Director of Sales in KSA. Basudan moves into the role from his previous position as Regional Director of Sales in the Western Region which he has occupied since 2011. The position additionally saw him...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 3:23 am

Dubai to build world’s largest indoor ski resort

Dubai announced Tuesday it would build the world’s largest indoor ski resort, with a 1.2-km run. Dubai’s current indoor ski resort, opened in 2005 in the Mall of the Emirates, remains the largest in the world, according to the Guinness World Records website, boasting a 400-meter...

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