Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 April, 2015 3:14 pm

Oman Air Launches Flights To Goa

Oman Air has launched a brand-new service between the Omani capital of Muscat and Goa, in India. The new service, which was announced in January 2015 and started on 29th March, offers four flights per week. And for a limited time, promotional fares are available for travel between the two...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 April, 2015 8:43 am

Hotels face hefty fines for price manipulation

New tourism regulations aimed at eliminating price manipulation in the tourism sector will take effect at the beginning of next Ramadan, confirmed Mohammed Al-Humaidi, a regulatory consultant with the Bureau of Experts (BoE) at the Council of Ministers.The regulations include a fine of SR10,000...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 April, 2015 9:25 am

SCTA sees huge potential for ‘Made in Makkah’ initiative

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), lent his total support to the “Made in Makkah” project which was floated by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, through a partnership between the SCTA and the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 April, 2015 9:21 am

Tourism sector will provide 400,000 jobs in five years

The tourism sector will throw up employment opportunities to more than 400,000 people in the next five years and all-out efforts are being made to train Saudis for these jobs, an official of the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has said.The organization is conducting studies and assessment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 April, 2015 4:11 pm

Al Hokair Launches "Double Tree-Hilton Riyadh Hotel"


Abdul Mohsen Al-Hokair Tourism and Development group launches its latest hotel in the Kingdom "Double Tree Hilton-Riyadh", the twelfth hotel in Al Hokair group in the central region.The group aims in the expansion in the development of tourist enterprises to double the number of beds in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 2:15 pm

AMERICAN EXPRESS WORLD LUXURY EXPO OPENS IN RIYADH

The third American Express World Luxury Expo took place at the palatial Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh. The three-day event was officially inaugurated HH Prince Mohammad bin Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Faisal to an audience of VIP guests and other dignitaries. HRH Princess Nouf Bint Faisal Bin Turki Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:47 am

Tilal Liwa Hotel joins UAE in celebrating Earth Hour

Lights switched off and non-essential appliances unplugged for one hour Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded hideaway leisure resort perched on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert, participated in the annual Earth Hour by turning off all unnecessary lights around the hotel premises and in the staff...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:31 am

First Central Hotel Apartments switches off for Earth Hour 2015

A call to action in the preservation of the Earth’s natural resources for better life sustainabilityFirst Central Hotel Apartments, managed by Central Hotels, one of the fastest hospitality companies in the UAE, turned off its lights as it joined the 7,000 cities and millions of people around the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 6:54 am

Rixos Bab Al Bahr, the ultra-all-inclusive beach resort located in Ras Al Khaimah, is the ultimate family getaway in the UAE.

Family Packages at Rixos Bab Al Bahr Rixos Bab Al Bahr, the ultra-all-inclusive beach resort located in Ras Al Khaimah, is the ultimate destination for UAE family getaways.From an action-packed programme of entertainment, unrivalled kids and teens clubs and a choice of over 14 restaurants and bars ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 March, 2015 2:10 pm

A Place Where Kids Can Be Kids! Four Seasons Hotel Doha Introduces New Kids For All Seasons Activities

Three new fun and educational programs at the luxury seaside hotel offers kids the opportunity to make holiday memories to last a lifetime. For families looking for a relaxing break by the shimmering shores of the Arabian Gulf this spring Four Seasons Hotel Doha offers a fun-filled retreat for the...

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