Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:20 pm

More than 11M Bahraini Dinars Generated ‘Shop Bahrain’: Revitalized the Retail Sector

‘Shop Bahrain’ Organising Committee announced today the success of the 30-day festival which ran until the 23rd of January further reiterating the main objectives of the nationwide festival which was to stimulate the Kingdom’s economy.    Organisers also stressed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 2:59 pm

Management Appointments at Rixos Bab Al Bahr

The award-winning all-inclusive resort located in Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Cerrah Sami Kaplanci as the new General Manager and Galip Mahazim as the new Hotel Manager at Rixos Bab Al Bahr. In his new role, Kaplanci will oversee the entire hotel operations and the commercial performance of the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 2:44 pm

Worldwide Halal Food & Lifestyle Market to Reach US$ 3.7 Trillion by 2019

Worldwide spending on global Halal food and lifestyle products could rise 10.8% a year until 2019 to create an international industry worth US $3.7 trillion, according to the latest Global Islamic Economy Report. Commissioned by the Government of Dubai and produced by ThomsonReuters in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:29 am

DEL MONTE TO BEGIN OPERATIONS ON FARMS IN JORDAN AND SAUDI ARABIA

North American food production and distribution giant, Del Monte, is looking to begin operations on farms in Jordan and Saudi Arabia to expand its vertically integrated model aimed at established quality process control for its expanding overseas markets.  The news comes as Del Monte, which ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:22 am

Al Faisaliah Hotel enhances its senior management team with the addition of Christian Wolny as Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms

Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh’s leading luxury hotel and suite property has appointed Christian Wolny as Executive Assistant Manager. Boasting over 15 years of experience working in luxury hotels around the world, Wolny is responsible for overseeing the room operations at both Al Faisaliah Hotel ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 4:49 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS REACHES NEW HIGH AS NUMBER OF EMIRATI EMPLOYEES PASSES 3,000

Etihad Airways has celebrated a major milestone in its Emiratisation programme with over 3,000 Emirati nationals now employed by the UAE’s national airline. In 2015 alone, the airline welcomed more than 1,200 UAE nationals to its global workforce, representing 29 per cent of its core staff....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 2:08 pm

Dubai Parks and Resorts takes Open Day to Ras Al Khaimah seeking Emirati employees

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park resort, is inviting Emiratis to join its UAE National Open Day in Ras Al Khaimah on January 30th.    The open day, which will be held on January 30 at the Al Hamra Convention Centre, part of the Hilton Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 9:55 am

Counting Down to Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Kite Fest 2016

The countdown is on to the family day at Sir Bani Yas Island with Anantara for the first annual Kite Fest 2016.  Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts are counting down to the first annual Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Annual Kite Fest, to be held on Friday 19 February, 2016 on the beach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 1:20 am

Hilton Worldwide Changes the Game with a Revolutionary New Midscale Brand

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today unveiled Tru by Hilton, a brand that is simplified, spirited and grounded in value, filling a massive void in the midscale category in the U.S. and Canada. Built from a belief that being cost conscious and having a great stay don’t have to be mutually...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 January, 2016 5:14 pm

Al Noor Island welcomed more than 28,000 visitors during its first month

More than 28,000 people have visited Al Noor Island, Sharjah’s newest tourist and leisure destination in its first month since opening to the public. The island, whichcombines art and nature, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme...

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