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Rihab Rotana, Dubai Announced the Winner for the “Stay and Fly for Free” Campaign
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 8:42 am
Rihab Rotana, Dubai announced the winner of the “Stay and Fly for Free” campaign that included a “four night’s stay” at Salalah Rotana Resort with “air tickets” courtesy of Air Arabia for two individuals. The campaign started on 15th March, 2015 that lasted for almost 60 days and...
Travel Tips
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 12:00 am
1.FOODPack your own meal on the airplane flight or mode of transportation of your choice. Drink plenty of fluids during your trip. Don't forget to eat breakfast.2. Recover from AirplanesAirplane cabins are extremely dry and dehydration makes it tougher to recover. Exercise on the plane, even if...
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND ALITALIA WELCOME UAE FOREIGN MINISTER TO
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:52 pm
Etihad Airways and Alitalia welcomed His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 this week. The airlines are Official Global Airline Carriers of Expo Milano 2015, which takes place under the theme of...
First Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in Republic of South Korea Opens in Seoul
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:24 pm
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has opened the very first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in the Republic of South Korea, Holiday Inn Express Seoul Euljiro, located in the heart of the capital city. The 224-room hotel is nestled in a commercial and financial precinct between the Myeong-dong,...
SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:41 am
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir.Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon parks. They would start operating this summer,...
GroupM Expands Sports and Entertainment Offering under New Global Agency Brand ‘ESP’
Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:05 am
GroupM, the world’s leading media investment management company, today announced it is expanding its sports and entertainment offering under a new global agency brand, ESP. ESP is made up of two separate businesses: ESP Properties and ESP Brands. Both businesses will be part of WPP’s media...
Al Faisaliah Hotel triumphs at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:17 pm
Al Faisaliah Hotel received three awards at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards 2015. The awards honor the finest achievements in the travel and tourism industry of the past twelve months throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards serves to acknowledge, reward...
ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS FOURTH DAILY BANGKOK SERVICE
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:15 pm
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will add a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok from 1 July 2015. Operated by a B777-300ER aircraft, the new service will increase the number of roundtrip flights which Etihad Airways operates between the two...
More Privileges For Sindbad Gold Members At Muscat International Airport
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:14 pm
Oman Air has announced two more privileges for Gold members of its Sindbad frequent flyer programme. From 1st May 2015, Gold members have access to Oman Air’s exclusive Business Class check-in area at Muscat International Airport, regardless of their class of travel. And once they have checked...
Makkah hotel to dwarf rivals
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 10:47 am
The holy city of Makkah will host the largest hotel in the world with 10,000 rooms, 70 restaurants, shopping centers and a helipad, informed sources said. The project valued at $3.5 billion will be ready in two years.Covering an area of 686,000 square feet, Abraj Kudai will also have royal suites,...
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