Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 6:22 pm

HYATT’S MIDDLE EAST EXPANSION PLANS FOCUS ON SAUDI ARABIA AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, Hyatt emphasized its focus upon the brand’s expansion into the key regional markets of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  “The Middle East provides a unique and diverse arena for us to evolve our...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 6:05 pm

Home Centre’s 4th Room Makeover Contest Infuses Color and Energy into Lives of 15 Winners across Region

Living in an aesthetically appealing and energising space can certainly enhance one’s happiness and sense of well-being. Over the years Home Centre, the largest home retailer in the Middle East, has transformed the personal living spaces of several deserving customers with its popular Room...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:26 pm

Emaar Hospitality Group marks expansion with 35
new hotels & serviced residences in UAE and global markets

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties, today announced its expansion plan, highlighted by 35 new hotels and serviced residences to open under its three flagship brands  – The Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:23 pm

The Investment Mission of the State of Selangor, Malaysia to Dubai

The Selangor State Government of Malaysia through Invest Selangor Berhad (Invest Selangor), its investment and promotions corporation, organized Round Table Meeting to present burgeoning opportunities in the investment within the Malaysian state.    The event was jointly organized...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:12 pm

YouGov travel trends report released at ATM

YouGov has unveiled the results of its latest Travel Booking Trends study for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region today (26 April), day two of ATM 2016, with one of the key findings highlighting that 51% of respondents claim the concept of virtual reality in their travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 5:02 pm

Choice Hotels International Signs Master Development Agreement To Enter The Middle East

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the largest hotel companies in the world, announced today the signing of a master development agreement with Equinox Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Equinox Group Ltd. and Al Tayyar Travel Group, to introduce and develop three of Choice’s most...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 4:07 pm

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings Targets Saudi as a Strategic Growth Market

In keeping with its strategy to prioritize expansion in GCC focusing on markets with high growth potential for the group, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings is aggressively targeting opportunities in KSA.   Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market 2016, Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 3:33 pm

RAS AL KHAIMAH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA’S LARGEST ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and Ctrip Destination Marketing have this week announced a strategic cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting the Emirate as a new destination for Chinese tourists. The agreement was signed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and will run...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 12:12 pm

Rocco Forte Hotels Unveils Assila Hotel In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced that it will open its first property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the city of Jeddah, marking the start of the luxury hotel group’s expansion into the region.    With construction already complete, the Assila Hotel will open in September...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 April, 2016 11:41 am

DUBAI WELCOMES 4.1 MILLION OVERNIGHT VISITORS IN Q1 2016, UP 5.1% YEAR ON YEAR

Dubai welcomed 4.1 million overnight visitors in the first three months of 2016, a 5.1% increase over the same period last year, backed by strong double digit growth from its top two proximity markets, the GCC and India, according to figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and...

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