Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 11:37 am

MEYDAN HOTELS AND HOSPITALITY WINS BIG AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2015

The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, part of Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, were selected as the ‘Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort’ and the ‘Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort’ respectively at the 22nd Annual World Trade Awards held May 6, 2015. This win marks the fourth...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:47 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR KAZAKHSTAN

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Robert “Dougie” Douglas as its General Manager for Kazakhstan. Mr Douglas, who assumes his new role on 1 July, will lead the airline’s commercial operations in Kazakhstan based in Almaty. He will also be...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 8:42 am

Rihab Rotana, Dubai Announced the Winner for the “Stay and Fly for Free” Campaign

Rihab Rotana, Dubai announced the winner of the “Stay and Fly for Free” campaign that included a “four night’s stay” at Salalah Rotana Resort with “air tickets” courtesy of Air Arabia for two individuals. The campaign started on 15th March, 2015 that lasted for almost 60 days and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 12:00 am

Travel Tips

1.FOODPack your own meal on the airplane flight or mode of transportation of your choice. Drink plenty of fluids during your trip. Don't forget to eat breakfast.2. Recover from AirplanesAirplane cabins are extremely dry and dehydration makes it tougher to recover. Exercise on the plane, even if...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:52 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND ALITALIA WELCOME UAE FOREIGN MINISTER TO

Etihad Airways and Alitalia welcomed His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 this week. The airlines are Official Global Airline Carriers of Expo Milano 2015, which takes place under the theme of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:24 pm

First Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in Republic of South Korea Opens in Seoul

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has opened the very first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in the Republic of South Korea, Holiday Inn Express Seoul Euljiro, located in the heart of the capital city. The 224-room hotel is nestled in a commercial and financial precinct between the Myeong-dong,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:05 am

GroupM Expands Sports and Entertainment Offering under New Global Agency Brand ‘ESP’

GroupM, the world’s leading media investment management company, today announced it is expanding its sports and entertainment offering under a new global agency brand, ESP. ESP is made up of two separate businesses: ESP Properties and ESP Brands. Both businesses will be part of WPP’s media...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:15 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS FOURTH DAILY BANGKOK SERVICE

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will add a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok from 1 July 2015. Operated by a B777-300ER aircraft, the new service will increase the number of roundtrip flights which Etihad Airways operates between the two...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:14 pm

More Privileges For Sindbad Gold Members At Muscat International Airport

Oman Air has announced two more privileges for Gold members of its Sindbad frequent flyer programme. From 1st May 2015, Gold members have access to Oman Air’s exclusive Business Class check-in area at Muscat International Airport, regardless of their class of travel. And once they have checked...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:16 am

IHG Offers Guests Up to 30% Off Rooms

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced an exciting new advanced booking promotion across all its 251 hotels in the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region, from beachfront InterContinental resorts to city-centre Holiday Inn Express hotels. From now until 1 September, guests can enjoy ...

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