Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 10 April, 2020 1:29 am

Launch of “ALL Heartist Fund” Response to Covid 19

Over the past three weeks, the crisis has severely deepened with over half the worldwide population either confined and/or under lock-down. This has resulted in a virtual standstill of travel, dining and entertainment, which is vastly affecting our industry. Today more than half Accor branded...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 April, 2020 7:41 am

AlUla Virtual Tour on Snapchat “witness the essence of AlUla”  

Elephant Rock, Hegra, also referred to the modern Mada'in Saleh, and Desert X are among the famous sites and attractions of AlUla that are now available for the public to view from the comfort of their home. The Royal Commission for AlUla has worked with Snapchat to provide this feature through ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 April, 2020 1:12 pm

GNTB campaign #DiscoverGermanyFromHome brings together current social media activities

  During the recent lockdown the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) brings together their ongoing marketing activities on all social media channels worldwide in a joined communication campaign: #DiscoverGermanyFromHome. The main goal is to create inspiring, empathic and at the same time...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 7 April, 2020 10:54 am

GACA intensifying preparations to arrange for the return of Saudi citizens abroad

 In implementing the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 April, 2020 10:45 am

Global Village and Dubai Holding announce raffle winner of AED 1.4 million Dubai Wharf apartment

Global Village, the region's first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the winner of its Season 24 raffle draw. The lucky winner will receive a one bedroom at Jaddaf Waterfront Apartments in the Dubai Wharf residential community that is worth AED 1.4...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 April, 2020 1:34 am

Oman Air operates cargo-only flights for Ministry of Health

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will operate flights between China and Oman for the Ministry of Health, to bring medical supplies and other necessities to support the Sultanate’s needs.    These flights will be operated exclusively for cargo, without...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 April, 2020 2:45 pm

A significant increase in the number of visitors this year Winter at Tantora concludes its activities

The Royal Commission for AlUla, the official organiser of Winter at Tantora Festival announced the conclusion of the second edition of the festival, which started on 19th December and lasted until 7th March, during which it presented a unique set of activities that celebrated the local...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2020 12:24 am

Lulu Initiates Faster Delivery In Ksa Partners With Various Food Delivery Apps

LuLu, the region’s top retailer, joined hands with various delivery partners to further widen the reach and speed up its online grocery delivery, in view of the current curfew restrictions all the over the country to combat corona virus.  As part of the new initiative, shoppers can...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 March, 2020 1:22 pm

Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) Officially Launches Middle East Restaurant Association (MERA)

Keeping in mind the major challenges faced by the local F&B industry during this unprecedented global crisis, the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) has taken the crucial step of launching the Middle East Restaurant Association (MERA). MERA, a non-profit organisation, will act as a hub...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 March, 2020 12:31 am

Minister Al-Khateeb inspects quarantine preparedness at tourist facilities

Minister of Tourism Ahmad Al-Khateeb on Sunday inspected a number of tourist accommodation facilities here in order to ensure their readiness with all the required standards and services to receive quarantine cases. The visit was prior to the delivery of these shelters to the Ministry of Health...

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