Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 7 July, 2015 6:07 am

Global recognition of rich cultural heritage

Inclusion of the Hail rock art in the UNESCO World Heritage List is proof of the Kingdom’s status and cultural profoundness, said the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) on Monday. Reacting to the announcement of the fourth site in the Kingdom to be added to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 7 July, 2015 5:05 am

Drones film Jeddah Historic Area

Several young Saudis have started filming Jeddah’s historic district using cameras mounted on drones to gather professional 3D footage that can be used to build models and create virtual tours. Bandar Al-Mutlaq, owner of the Arab Foundation, which is supervising the project, said the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 1:44 pm

FIRST-EVER MARRIOTT HOTEL IN THE HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH OPENS ITS DOORS

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company’s first flagship brand in the holy city.    The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top of Makkah, providing guests with exquisite views of the Holy ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 1:40 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS BECOMES MAIN PARTNER OF INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), continues to support global arts and culture by becoming one of the main partners of the Zurich Film Festival, which takes place from 24 September to 4 October 2015.   The sponsorship deal will see Etihad...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 12:36 pm

Yas Mall launches its first Summer Festival

 Yas Mall will bring shoppers a unique experience this summer, as it unveils its first Summer Shopping Festival in time for Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations. Visitors to the mall will also enjoy a vast array of exciting entertainment and promotions.   In line with the mall’s efforts...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 7:16 am

Reconnect This Summer at Four Seasons Hotel Doha

The Eid holiday is an ideal occasion for the entire family to enjoy the summer season together. Located in the heart of the Qatari capital, Four Seasons Hotel Doha has created an engaging package to enable families to reconnect and recharge.  The resort-like hotel, ideally located along an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 6:03 am

BASSAM KHANFAR HEADS AL MARWA RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation appointed Bassam Khanfar General Manager of Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel in Makkah, the company announced. In addition to his long tenure at the hotel, Khanfar has a distinguished track record in the luxury hotel industry, combined with deep knowledge of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 5:25 am

Saudicef to focus on exhibition and convention sector

Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) President Prince Sultan bin Salman and Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif will jointly sponsor the 3rd Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions Forum (Saudicef), scheduled for Nov. 8-10, 2015, at Sheraton Dammam. The forum will be...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 4:27 am

Asir readies giant tourism projects

Since the launch of the Asir Initiative, “Asir … a major tourism destination all year round,” under the patronage of Asir Governor and Chairman of the Tourism Development Council Prince Faisal bin Khalid at the end of 2013, the region has managed to implement three of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 6 July, 2015 12:34 am

EverSnow success at Bahrein’s Grand Prix: snowball effect sets in the Gulf countries

The Snow Village established by the French company Eversnow during the  Formula 1 Grand Pix in Bahrain, last April 2015, has attracted a large public. Several medias reported interviews with the CEO, Bertrand Lambla, who received many requests from events professionals. He seeks partner...

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