Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 7:36 am

Saudis to enjoy 5,000 events in 2018 … now that’s entertainment

Saudi entertainment chiefs have lined up a calendar of more than 5,000 events for the rest of 2018 in an unprecedented year of cultural and leisure activities. The General Entertainment Authority’s program for 2018, featuring a diverse lineup of live entertainment and events for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 3:33 pm

Warwick Hotels and Resorts Continues Its Successful Expansion in the Middle East With 7 Hotels to Open in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Q1 & Q2 2018

Warwick Hotels and Resorts (WHR) is proud to announce new additions to its Middle East portfolio stating its ambition to keep on increasing its presence in the region with new management contracts.   WHR has been in operation for more than three decades and in the Middle East since 2012. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 9:38 am

Dubai’s spa inventory to increase by 10.7% CAGR to 2021

The number of 5-star hotel spas in Dubai is on track to increase by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.7% to 2021, according to data released by Colliers International ahead of the 25th edition of Arabian Travel Market, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre, from April 22nd – 25th, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 8:12 am

Nestlé reports full-year results for 2017, 2.4% organic growth

Organic growth of 2.4%, with 1.6% of real internal growth (RIG) and pricing of 0.8%. Total reported sales increased by 0.4% to CHF 89.8 billion (2016: CHF 89.5 billion). Net divestments had a negative impact of 1.9% (mainly due to the creation of the Froneri joint venture). Underlying...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 February, 2018 7:35 am

Daily train service between Riyadh, Hail and Qassim

Saudi Railway Company (SAR) will operate new daily train service between Riyadh and Hail as well as between Riyadh and Al-Qassim from Sunday. Ammar Al-Nahdi, director general of marketing and communications at SAR, said the new service coincides with celebration of the first anniversary of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 February, 2018 11:39 pm

EXCLUSIVE ‘MOTHER’S DAY’ GIFT FOR ‘RELAXED’ AND ‘ACTIVE’ MUMS AT BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA’

Throughout the month of March 2018 and to celebrate Mother’s Day in style, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa invites all UAE residents and visitors to pamper their mothers with an exclusive gift on this special day. Every ‘Mum’ is invited to choose her preferred gift out of the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 February, 2018 12:46 pm

Local Travel Agents Come Together for Friendly Competition in Abu Dhabi

Over 100 of the region’s top travel agents showed off their skills in a casual networking and bowling night, hosted by Turkish Airlines and Amadeus   In the spirit of friendly competition, over 100 travel agents from across the UAE celebrated a successful 2017 by coming together...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 February, 2018 7:29 am

UAE’s health food market gets boost as India Gate introduces new healthier options in the region

United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) quest to become a healthier nation got a much needed boost after India Gate - the world’s largest miller of rice announced the launch of three healthy food products as it seeks to further expand its product portfolio in the regional health food segment in the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 February, 2018 7:13 am

Dilmah showcases over 200 varieties of tea at Gulfood

Makers of single origin, freshly packed at source ‘ethically produced’ tea – Dilmah would be participating in the world’s largest annual food and hospitality show – Gulfood from 18 – 22 February at the Dubai World Trade Center. Dubai has a long-standing history...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 19 February, 2018 4:47 am

Lufthansa presents a new brand design

Lufthansa will reveal its new, modernized brand image to customers and employees at two major events at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs on Wednesday, the 7th of February. The most visible change is the new aircraft livery. In front of more than 3,000 guests in Frankfurt and Munich, Lufthansa will...

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