Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 5:20 am

UAE travellers willing to spend more than $100 (AED370) on extras to ‘personalise’ their travel, study finds

New research from global travel technology company Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has found that travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be willing to spend an average of $107 (AED370) on extras to personalise their trips.    The study, which surveyed business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 2:00 am

Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar in joint collaboration to promote tourism in the Gulf at Arabian Travel Market 2017

A move to strengthened destination marketing and boost tourism in the land of Kilimanjaro and spices, Destination Zanzibar returns to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, through strategic alliance with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT), Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators (ZATO), Zanzibar...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:03 am

​BATTLE OF BOTTLES BLOWN THE BOTTLE AT KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana blown the bottle in the name of the Earth Day, one of the world’s most creative action day against climate illiteracy. Finding empty plastic bottles and other recycled materials to build race boats was the Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana challenge with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:50 pm

TIME Hotels unveils ‘special’ plans for region’s first hotel run by women

TIME Hotels Management has unveiled plans for a new four-star hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha ‘shopping’ district, TIME Asma Hotel, which will aim for 80% of team members to be female, led by general manager Ghada Mahgoub, with dedicated facilities for female guests. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:39 pm

TOURISM MALAYSIA UNVEILS SOME OF LATEST TOURISM ATTRACTIONS AT THE ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2017

  The Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz officially launched the Malaysia Pavilion today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017 in Dubai. This year, a total of 142 Malaysian sellers from 71 organisations joined Tourism Malaysia to participate ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:29 pm

SriLankan Airlines spreads its wings throughout Asia and the Middle East

SriLankan Airlines is pleased to announce the launching of 11 new destinations focussing on the Asia-Middle East region, one of the fastest growing travel markets in the world. The launching of the new destinations reflects the airline’s further commitment in strengthening its presence in the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:35 am

Tourism key for economic growth and diversification in the MENA region

Tourism can be a key driver of the growth and economic diversification for the Middle East and North Africa region concluded the 2017 Ministerial Forum organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:32 am

Turkish Airlines reports inbound & outbound GCC tourist growth in last 12 months.

  Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline for the sixth year in a row*, and flying to more countries than any other airline, has reported a significant growth in the number of inbound and outbound tourists for Turkey and the GCC, at Arabian Travel Market this year being held at Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:27 am

Emaar Hospitality Group unveils 6 new hotel projects in the UAE and global markets at ATM 2017

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, today unveiled six new hotel projects as part of its regional and international expansion plans, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017.   The new hotels and serviced residences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:23 am

Dubai Parks and Resorts Announces New Operating Hours and Packages for Summer

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced new summer packages, which include a special promotional price on day passes to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park, paired with...

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