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Growth in tourism for religious purposes segment plays key role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s ‘post oil’ plan
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:34 am
Saudi Arabia’s new ‘post-oil’ economy plan as outlined in ‘Vision 2030,’ which was announced recently, is receiving a huge boost from the tourism sector with the influx of tourists visiting the Kingdom for their Hajj pilgrimage, starting this week. According to the...
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi to host Back to School Fashion Show
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 10:44 am
The capital’s leading shopping destination, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, is welcoming the new school year with a back-to-school children’s fashion show and pop-up shops from 24-26 August, 2016.   Complete with a fully equipped stage including a runway and lights, and featuring the...
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments heads to India to build awareness and boost inbound tourism
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 10:14 am
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, announced its participation in a 10-day road show to India to promote Dubai as a key destination for Indian travellers. From August 22 to 31, the team of Golden Sands...
Eid holiday impact: Dubai shoppers help create new jobs
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 7:48 am
Dubai private sector companies signalled a positive start to the third quarter of 2016, with overall business conditions improving at the fastest pace since March 2015. This was evident in the rise in the Dubai Economy Tracker Index, which went up from 54.6 in June to 55.9 in July. The best...
Jet Airways Records Fifth Consequtive Profitable Quarter
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 6:53 am
Jet Airways Group has announced its fifth successive profitable quarter for the period ending June 30, 2016 based on continuing improvement in aircraft utilization, increased efficiency and reduction in cost, including non-fuel expenses.    Consistent financial performance has...
Oman Air Expands Its International Network To Include Iraq
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 2:41 am
Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air’s hub in Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq with four weekly flights.     Flights to Najaf will start on 15th September 2016.This is...
Luxury stays and affordable lifestyles drive Preferred hotel demand across Southeast Asia
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 12:34 am
According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Gulf residents spinning the globe in search of exciting destinations in which to enjoy summer breaks are being drawn to Southeast Asia with direct air routes, the affordability factor, cooler temperatures and an ample choice of accommodation options all...
Yangon and Hanoi become Emirates’ latest gateways
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 5:33 am
Emirates airline has enhanced its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new daily linked service from Dubai to Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar, and onwards to Hanoi (HAN) in Vietnam. This new service, which is being operated with a Boeing 777-300ER, expands the airline’s network in...
Visa returns with #NotATourist Summer Getaway 2016 to reward holiday spends of KSA cardholders
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 3:59 am
Visa (NYSE:V), a global payments technology company, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ‘Not A Tourist’ Summer Getaway 2016 campaign that will provide Visa cardholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a chance to win exciting holiday packages every week until 12...
Florida’s Calling to Families this Summer
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 12 August, 2016 2:38 am
With the summer sun shining down bright on the Middle East and schools swiftly coming to a close, it is a time for families to plan their annual escape. This summer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is encouraging families to soak up the sun and dive into a new adventure at its hotels and resorts in...
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