Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 April, 2018 12:38 am

Oman Air Announces New Codeshare Agreement with Bangkok Airways

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is proud to announce a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering greater connectivity and an extended range of services between Muscat and popular cities in Thailand.     The new agreement, which commenced from ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 April, 2018 12:29 am

Miam Festival Brings a Diverse Array of Gourmet Delights to Lausanne

With the second edition of the Miam Festival launching on May 19, thousands will gather for the signature food festival which will see the cream of Lausanne’s dining scene assembling with food trucks and stalls, serving up delicious variants of local and international dishes. The ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 April, 2018 3:10 pm

Etihad Airways Eliminates 195,000 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions in 2017

 Etihad Airways successfully eliminated around 195,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in 2017, thanks to a wide range of fuel-saving initiatives across its network.   Following a number of improvements aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies, Etihad was able to reduce the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 April, 2018 1:26 pm

Michael Isted Shares His Secrets to Herbalism in a Masterclass at Central Ground, Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi

The capital’s one-stop shop for coffee, light bites and freakshakes Central Grounds at Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi debuted the highly-anticipated masterclass led by herbal connoisseur Michael Isted.   Guests harboring a passion for herbalism reveled in specialized mocktails and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 April, 2018 10:42 am

THE MEYDAN HOTEL WELCOMES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER

The Meydan Hotel has announced the appointment of Jan Hollunder as its new Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage, bringing more than two decades of international hospitality experience on three continents to this award-winning luxury hotel.   The German national has...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 March, 2018 3:00 am

SCTH: Bylaws for tourist visas complete

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has completed preparation of the bylaws for tourist visas and recently referred them to the state for approval. The bylaws were set up in cooperation with the ministries of interior and foreign affairs. In a statement issued Friday,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 March, 2018 1:35 am

Domino’s Pizza opens its Flagship Store in Dubai Marina

Domino’s Pizza, the No.1 pizza chain in the world, has recently opened its flagship store in Dubai Marina. The new store, located in a high visibility area buzzing with residents and tourists, is expected to cater to the demands of great tasting, high quality Pizzas in and around the Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 March, 2018 5:43 am

Destination Dawn Ready to Debut with the Support of Rixos Bab Al Bahr

Beat the end of winter with an enthralling beach festival Destination Dawn, sponsored by Al Marjan Island, produced and organized by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Double E Entertainment. The event will kick off on Friday, April 6 from dusk till dawn, starting at 5pm and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 March, 2018 5:39 am

Etihad Airways Celebrates Ten Years of Successful Operations in China

This week, Etihad Airways celebrates the 10th anniversary of the airlines’ operations in the China market after it launched an Abu Dhabi to Beijing service in 2008, followed by Chengdu* in 2011, Shanghai in 2012 and Hong Kong in 2015.   To-date, nearly four million travelers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 March, 2018 2:32 am

KSA, Brazil agree to start direct flights

Saudi Arabia and Brazil have agreed to allow direct flights between the two countries for the first time. Flights between the Kingdom and Brazil are currently only available via Dubai. The agreement follows the visit to Riyadh of a Brazilian parliamentary delegation, headed by former President...

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