Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 February, 2015 6:55 am

Travel and tourism expo ‘to boost economy’

Organizers of the three-day Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition that kicked off Wednesday say the event would help boost the city’s economy.The exhibition was launched under the auspices of Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed and inaugurated by Hani Abu Ras, the city’s mayor. It ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 February, 2015 8:18 am

New tourism company to boost Uqair development

Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), said that Uqair Development Company is ready for launching. It awaits the signing of the relevant contract.“The shareholders deposited 25 percent of the SR500 million incorporation cost, and the SCTA...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 3:02 pm

Celebrity Chefs From Across the Middle East Set to Cook Up a Storm at Dubai Food Festival 2015

Visitors to Dubai in February will be able to rub shoulders with their favourite celebrity chefs at Dubai Food Festival, which takes place from 6-28 February at various locations across the city.As part of the delicious and diverse events lined up for the 2015 edition, Dubai Food Festival has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 7:18 am

GULFOOD TURNS 20! MEGA ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF WORLD’S LARGEST ANNUAL FOOD & HOSPITALITY TRADE SHOW

As tens of thousands of global trade visitors, exhibitors, food industry leaders and experts from 150 countries prepare to descend on Dubai for next week’s landmark 20th edition of Gulfood, a high-ranking panel of international trade officials and private sector representatives has heralded the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 3:17 pm

AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES TRAVEL OPTIONS TO AND FROM MUMBAI

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today announced an expansion of its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways for travel to Mumbai, the gateway to India. Under this agreement, Air Seychelles will put its HM flight code on 21 weekly Etihad Airways flights between...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 February, 2015 1:09 am

Hofuf’s Al-Qarah village to be developed

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) in Al-Ahsa is studying a project to create a tourist track to Al-Qarah village bringing the total number of tourist tracks to four with one in the central oasis, the second in central Hofuf and the third in Al-Uqair which are all currently...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 January, 2015 12:22 pm

KACST embarks on solar desalination project

The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signed an agreement with the Advance Water Technology Company (AWTC) for planning out the design and construction of solar water desalination plant in Khafji with a production capacity of 60,000 cubic meters per day.The accord was signed by ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 5:17 pm

L Capital Asia Partners with Bateel

The Gulf based gourmet food company and owner of the iconic gourmet date confectionery boutiques and premium cafes, is pleased to announce a new partnership with L Capital Asia, the Asian private equity fund sponsored by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. (LVMH). Bateel is a homegrown Saudi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 1:06 pm

Top 10 Hotels in Hawaii

Known as the idyllic holiday destination, sunny Hawaii has something for everyone- from beautiful beaches, a great culture and stunning seaside accommodation, guests are guaranteed the ultimate getaway. HotelsCombined, the world leader in hotel price comparison presents Hawaii’s Top 10 Hotels.10. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 11:57 am

A PROMISE OF ROMANCE IN THE SEASON OF LOVE AT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, QARYAT AL BERI, ABU DHABI

Romance is high in Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi offers more than 12 romantic culinary alternatives to celebrate true love. The Valentine’s weekend starts on Friday evening 13 February with carefully prepared menus in each of our key restaurants and outdoor locations. Whether you...

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