Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 8:18 pm

AccorHotels continues its growth in Africa and expands its luxury footprint with the management of Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

New agreement strengthens the Group’s regional development plan to double the Africa network by 200 hotels   AccorHotels, world leading travel & lifestyle group, today announced the signing of a hotel management agreement (HMA) with New Mauritius Hotels Limited, one of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 9:56 am

Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%

UAE leads the region in retail tourism, with Mall of the Emirates alone attracting 56 new hotels into its vicinity over the last 10 years Hotels developed in and around the region’s shopping malls can expect to post an Average Daily Rate (ADR) 25% higher than hotels that are not...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 1:41 pm

“HOP” ALONG AND JOIN LEGOLAND® DUBAI DURING “THE EGG HUNT”

LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, celebrates Easter and amazing Spring weather with “The Egg Hunt” experience running over a fun-filled holiday weekend. From 14-17 April 2017, families visiting LEGOLAND ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:45 pm

UNFORGETTABLE EASTER CELEBRATION AT ‘BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA’

Couples, families and their little ones are invited to enjoy an exclusive Easter celebration at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa that offers a luxurious Easter brunch at ‘Al Forsan’ restaurant and an exciting Easter kids celebration with entertaining activities, marking a special...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:38 pm

MEMORABLE PRE-EASTER CELEBRATION AT ‘THE MEYDAN HOTEL’

All Easter enthusiasts of all ages are invited to enjoy an exclusive pre-Easter celebration at The Meydan Hotel where delicious food, amazing quality family time, indoors and outdoors seating, outstanding views of the Meydan Racecourse and special Easter kids’ activities are all combined in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 1:00 pm

ATM Travel Agents’ Academy schedule revealed

Top level training series to return with sessions covering itinerary planning for well-travelled visitors and universal sales principles The ATM Travel Agents’ Academy will return to Arabian Travel Market in 2017 with two half-day sessions on Thursday 27 April, at Dubai World Trade...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 11:05 am

NEWS FLASH!!! Day 3 at Riyadh Travel Fair 2017

  The Kingdom of Bahrain launched its new tourism identity under the slogan of ‘Ours. Yours’ in a step to further develop the tourism sector as a main contributor to the national economy. The new brand embraces the country’s biggest asset, its people – their warmth...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 April, 2017 1:01 am

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi in U.S. flights

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline for six consecutive years according to recent Skytrax results, presents adjustments in order to further ensure a pleasant travel to the United States. Turkish Airlines now extends Business Class free on-board internet services to economy passengers in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 April, 2017 12:12 pm

Jeddah hosts first Rider Champion and Fun Festival

Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) with the cooperation of the General Authority for Entertainment and Saudi Federation of Cars and Motorcycles launched the first Rider Champion and Fun Festival for families on Thursday. The three-day Rider Champion and Fun Festival, with a committee...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 April, 2017 12:01 pm

Gulf Flight Safety Council concludes meeting in Dhahran

Aviation safety is important for passengers, pilots, supervisors and operators, Prince Fahd bin Mishaal, president of the Aviation Association for GCC countries said Thursday at the Gulf Flight Safety Council (GFSC) meeting. The conference was hosted by Saudi Aramco and represented by the Aramco...

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