Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:44 pm

Old school hospitality central to luxury market success says Rocco Forte Hotels chairman

People, place and personalisation are the holy grail for sustained commercial success in the luxury hotel market according to Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, who addressed an audience of over 70 industry CEOs and leaders at yesterday’s (Wednesday, 28 April) invitation-only...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:17 pm

Four Seasons Announces New Private Jet Experiences

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, today announced three new Four Seasons Private Jet journeys taking off in 2017. The itineraries are headlined by Culinary Discoveries, a first-of-its-kind journey developed in partnership with one of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 2:49 pm

Oman Air flight experiences burst tyres following landing at Abu Dhabi: no injuries reported

Oman Air flight WY 635, a Boeing 737 – 800 flying from Muscat to Abu Dhabi, has experienced two burst tyres while landing at Abu Dhabi. The incident occurred on Wednesday 27th April, at 2107 local time. Thanks to the professionalism of the well trained crew, no further discomfort was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 1:03 pm

The Great Mid-Market Hotel Debate set to rage on through 2020

The influence of Millennials and their preference for quality over luxury, as well as the rise of a new breed of trendy and tech-friendly mid-market hotel brands, was the focus of a dedicated PwC-hosted panel session today (Wednesday, 27 April 2016), with a line-up of international hoteliers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:51 am

Shurooq Seeks to Provide a Healthy Life to Children and their Families through ‘Baby Nurture’ Initiative

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) launched an initiative aims to support Sharjah as the best child-friendly city.   Titled ‘Baby Nurture,’ the three-day event incorporates a series of seminars and interactive workshops that seek to educate parents about...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 4:46 pm

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Organized The “Battle of the Bottles" Boat Race

For the 3rd successful year in a row, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana organized the “Battle of the Bottles” boat race on the 20th of April. This event was organized to mark the Earth Day - a unique and worldwide event in which environmental protection and awareness of climate change...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 4:37 pm

VICTORIA BECKHAM TOPS LIST OF WORLD’S BEST DRESSED TRAVELLERS

Victoria Beckham has been named the best dressed celebrity traveller by British Airways, which today unveiled its inaugural list of the World’s Best Dressed Travellers.   With her effortless ability to turn the airport arrivals lounge into her personal fashion runway, Victoria pipped...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 4:20 pm

RAS AL KHAIMAH SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH COX & KINGS LTD TO INCREASE ARRIVALS FROM INDIA

Ras Al Khaimah has signed an agreement with Cox & Kings Ltd., the leading tour operator from India, to strengthen its relationship and expand its presence in the Indian market, which is one of the fastest outbound markets in the region. This agreement will focus on promoting the various aspects ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 3:54 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES NET PROFIT OF US$ 103 MILLION FOR 2015

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its strongest annual financial results to date, with a net profit of US$ 103 million on total revenues of US$ 9.02 billion.   The performance, which marked the airline’s fifth consecutive year of net...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 3:35 pm

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Targets 100 Hotels in Middle East by 2020

From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it is on track to grow its portfolio in the Middle East to 100 hotels by 2020. This follows five new deal signings that will add over 1,200 rooms in the UAE,...

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