Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 May, 2017 9:02 am

Summer tourism festivals planned across Kingdom

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), the Tourism Development Councils (TDCs) and municipal authorities have lined up more than 113 festivals to offer quality entertainment during the summer vacation, which begins at the end of this month with the advent of Ramadan. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 May, 2017 1:19 pm

1,200 Saudis apply for 700 hotel jobs up for grabs in Makkah

AS many as 1,200 Saudi men took part in a career fair organized by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), completing applications for some 700 jobs offered by 38 hotels in the holy city with an average salary of SR4,000. Ibrahim Bardisi, secretary-general of the Makkah Chamber of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 May, 2017 7:10 am

FUNN Concludes SFX with the Participation of More Than 2,000 Visitors

More than 2,000 cinema enthusiasts walked through the doors of Expo Centre Sharjah in the past two days, eager to find out how special effects aids the production of the highest-grossing movies. In an unprecedented effort in the UAE, the Sharjah-based media arts organisation, FUNN, successfully...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 May, 2017 3:12 pm

‘African real estate - the new driver of the global economy,’ says 10th Edition Hotelier Summit

With oil prices fluctuating on a daily basis, businessmen, politicians and just about everyone with an opinion knows that there is a need to diversify from a heavily dependent oil-based economy.   Over the last few years, notably in the Hotel, Retail and Residential sectors, Africa’s ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 May, 2017 3:09 pm

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts treats “Employees of the Year” to a Swiss adventure in recognition of their hard work

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has treated 37 employees from all over the world to a trip of a lifetime, introducing them to Switzerland, the country where the successful global hospitality brand was born. The five-day guided Swiss adventure, which took place this May and rewarded...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 May, 2017 5:08 am

Jannah Burj Al Sarab Celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan With the Media of the Uae and the Gcc

Jannah Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning flagship hotel, Jannah Burj Al Sarab played host to the ultimate Iftar preview party for the media delegation of the UAE and the GCC on 7 May. The all-day restaurant The Dining Room specializing in French and Mediterranean cuisine, served an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 May, 2017 4:14 am

Floridian Cuisine Arrives in Dubai with the Launch of Key West Restaurant at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

Dubai’s newest and plushest beach club Nikki Beach Resort & Spa has launched its brand-new Floridian themed destination restaurant Key West. Key West Restaurant will feature fresh and vibrant flavors from the Caribbean region and the American state of Florida. The exclusive menu...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 May, 2017 4:10 am

Increased GCC visitor numbers swell ATM 2017

This year’s Arabian Travel Market witnessed a 10% increase in visitors from the GCC and a 7% increase in international visitors to the event, which was held in Dubai World Trade Centre from April 24-27. For the second year in succession, visitor numbers smashed through the 28,000 mark...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 May, 2017 3:06 am

Find your oasis this summer at Tilal Liwa Hotel

Tilal Liwa Hotel, located on the edge of the Rub Al Khali Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, wants to make sure this summer isn’t all about the heat. Families and friends now can enjoy the season at Tilal Liwa Hotel where an amazing Summer Package offers a comfortable stay starting ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 May, 2017 8:01 pm

QATAR AIRWAYS OFFERS PASSENGERS DISCOUNTS ON PREMIUM FARES AND FREE TRANSIT VISA AND DOHA HOTEL STAY AS PART OF +QATAR INITIATIVE

Qatar Airways is inviting travellers to turn their layover into a stayover with discounted fares and a free-of-charge hotel stay and transit visa when stopping over in Doha. Travellers can now enjoy discounts of up to 50 per cent on flights on board the airline’s First and Business class,...

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