Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 8:32 am

Jeddah to host the region’s first YouTube FanFest

The city of Jeddah will host the Arab world’s first YouTube FanFest featuring live shows by some of the region’s most influential YouTube creators on March 10.   YouTube FanFest Jedah, held at the Juhara Stadium at the King Abdullah Sports City, will have two shows, one...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 6:30 am

10 DELICIOUS YEARS OF TASTE OF DUBAI: FROM 160,000 VISITORS TO 1032 DISHES

10 years ago Taste Festivals launched in Dubai with a vision to become the most loved Food, Drink and Music Festival. In 9 years the festival has seen 160,000 visitors, 172 of the hottest restaurants, 1032 different dishes served and 56 celebrity chef appearances. Taste of Dubai has become the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 10:00 am

TFG Asset Management Reveals Industry-First Insight into Recruitment Challenges Facing Dubai Hoteliers

In an industry first, hotel asset management specialist TFG Asset Management has revealed the financial impact of high staff turnover on Dubai’s booming hotel industry. Dubai’s hotel room supply grew five percent in 2016 to surpass the milestone of 100,000 rooms for the first time. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 7:59 am

Welcome spring at Tilal Liwa Hotel

Savour the most pleasurable weather season at Tilal Liwa Hotel, situated on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, where you and your family can spend quality time together and welcome Spring. Spring often brings warmer temperature, mild enough for the family or group...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 7:16 am

Oman Air boosts fleet with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its ambitious expansion plans in 2017 with three new additions to the fleet already this year. The latest aircraft is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which joined the fleet on 23rd February 2017; this is in addition to the two new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:28 am

​Al Bustan Centre & Residence participates in Dubai Cares’ 2017 Walk for Education

The hotel employees join effort in support of children's right to education    Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, took part in this year’s Walk for Education campaign organized by Dubai Cares...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:46 pm

Dunes Hotel Apartments bags Hotelier Express Award 2017

  Dunes Hotel Apartments wins Service Apartment Team of the Year title at the first edition of Hotelier Express Middle East Awards 2017. Designed to recognize industry talent in the budget and mid-market hospitality sector, the awards attracted nominations from across the region in 13...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 6:01 pm

Bahrain tourism industry to reach US$1 billion by 2020

  The tourism industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is growing rapidly and is expected to reach US$1 billion by 2020, according to figures released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2017, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre April 24-27. Bahrain witnessed an 8.4% increase in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:47 am

The Oscars Obsession

New global data from Hotels.com™ highlights that Academy Awards nominations are influencing holiday habits   Search for Los Angeles hotels up over 20%, following La La Land phenomenon Kolkata, India, enjoys hotel search boom of nearly 70% post Lion release A third more...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 February, 2017 8:24 am

ASSILA HOTEL, JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA IS NOW OPEN

Rocco Forte Hotels has opened the doors to its first property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Assila Hotel is located in the heart of Jeddah’s fashionable shopping district and within easy reach of the central business district. A 20 minute drive from the international airport and 40 minutes...

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