Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 May, 2015 12:21 am

Philippine Department of Tourism Launches Arabic Website

The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has announced the official launch of its new Arabic experiential website, designed to encourage visitors to spend more time interacting with the destination online as part of PDOT Middle East office’s initiative to promote ‘Visit Philippines Year’...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 May, 2015 12:00 am

Atlantis, The Palm Reveals a Sneak Peak of This Year’s Summer Attractions at Arabian Travel Market 2015

On stand HC6420 in Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai unveiled a range of unique summer packages in celebration of Arabian Travel Market 2015. The resort is participating under the umbrella of Kerzner International, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 5:15 pm

Wyndham Hotel Group Continues to Expand Management Division in the Middle East and Africa

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company and one of three hospitality business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced the continued expansion of its managed property portfolio with the signing of the 162-room Ramada® Hotel & Suites Amwaj Island in Bahrain. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 4:53 pm

UNWTO Ministerial Forum urges Middle East destinations to look local to boost visitor numbers

The UNWTO Ministerial Forum at Arabian Travel Market 2015 saw 20 Middle Eastern tourism ministers and private sector leaders agree the need for an intra-Arab tourism strategy to increase the number of tourists travelling between the countries of the region.H.H Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 4:27 pm

Alpha Destination Management launches I Venture Card at ATM-2015

Alpha Destination Management, after its rebranding from Alpha Tours, has announced the launch of I Venture Card that facilitates a tourist to enter more than 20 tourist sites and gives him or her discount of more than 50 per cent on the actual price of the tickets.The announcement was made during ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 2:14 pm

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia Takes a Twist Back in Time with Launch of Classic 1955 Burger

McDonald’s Reza Food Services Co. ltd., the exclusive McDonald’s developmental licensee for the Western and Southern regions of the Kingdom, announced the launch of a new premium product, the 1955 Burger, which promises to take meat-lovers’ taste buds on a twist through the decades, with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 1:48 pm

IHG and Bukhamseen Group Strengthen 30-Year Relationship

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the signing of management agreements with Al Baraka General Trading and Contracting Company, owned by leading Kuwaiti conglomerate Bukhamseen Holding Group, to develop three hotels in Kuwait. Under the agreements, IHG will manage a new 120-room...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 1:45 pm

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY DRIVES BIG BUSINESS TO THE HOTEL SHOW SAUDI ARABIA 2015

As The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2015 comes to an end, organisers dmg events and M.I.C.E Arabia reflect on a successful 2015 and announce dates for a fourth edition of the event on 17th – 19th May 2016 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events. Christine Davidson, Event Director of The Hotel Show...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 11:09 am

South Korea to Focus on Educational and Medical Tourism

Korea National Tourism Organization will be exhibiting at this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, UAE from 4May to 7May. This will be one of its biggest presence with several leading tour operators, provincial Government officials and Korean Air. KNTO has been participating at this...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 May, 2015 10:00 am

Brick by brick: ATM brings LEGOLAND® Dubai to life!

The layout of LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, was unveiled to thousands of local and international visitors attending ATM 2015 with a unique four metre squared, LEGO®-built model map. Delegates enjoyed an exclusive 3D preview experience of the park’s features as LEGOLAND Dubai ...

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