Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 March, 2017 2:39 pm

MOHAMMED AL SHAALI RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR AT WORLD OF YACHTS AND BOATS AWARDS

The World of Yachts and Boats Awards has honoured Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali, Chairman of Gulf Craft, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show. Local and international marine organisations and government agencies were also recognised for their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:29 am

Experiences and Emotional engagement top the list for the GCC traveller

Top corporate organizations and prominent travel agencies from across the GCC along with global suppliers and travel specialists gathered at the Palazzo Versace Dubai, UAE for the 5th Annual edition of the MICE Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress. The congress which completed “half a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 March, 2017 4:10 pm

Discover the Wildlife of the Empty Quarter during a Desert Walk organized by Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

    Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers the enriching experience to discover a wide range of unforgettable excursions which guests enable to learn more about the wildlife and culture, as well as the history and traditions of the United Arab Emirates. Located in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 February, 2017 8:32 am

Jeddah to host the region’s first YouTube FanFest

The city of Jeddah will host the Arab world’s first YouTube FanFest featuring live shows by some of the region’s most influential YouTube creators on March 10.   YouTube FanFest Jedah, held at the Juhara Stadium at the King Abdullah Sports City, will have two shows, one...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 10:00 am

TFG Asset Management Reveals Industry-First Insight into Recruitment Challenges Facing Dubai Hoteliers

In an industry first, hotel asset management specialist TFG Asset Management has revealed the financial impact of high staff turnover on Dubai’s booming hotel industry. Dubai’s hotel room supply grew five percent in 2016 to surpass the milestone of 100,000 rooms for the first time. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 7:33 am

King graces Grand Horse Race in Janadriyah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman graces the Annual Grand Horse Race Festival for the Cup of King Abdulaziz at King Abdulaziz Equestrian Square in Janadriyah, Riyadh ‪on Saturday evening‬. The King presented King Abdulaziz Cup to Muhammad Bin Obaid Al-Qahtani, whose horse came...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 7:16 am

Oman Air boosts fleet with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its ambitious expansion plans in 2017 with three new additions to the fleet already this year. The latest aircraft is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which joined the fleet on 23rd February 2017; this is in addition to the two new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 February, 2017 12:28 am

​Al Bustan Centre & Residence participates in Dubai Cares’ 2017 Walk for Education

The hotel employees join effort in support of children's right to education    Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, took part in this year’s Walk for Education campaign organized by Dubai Cares...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:46 pm

Dunes Hotel Apartments bags Hotelier Express Award 2017

  Dunes Hotel Apartments wins Service Apartment Team of the Year title at the first edition of Hotelier Express Middle East Awards 2017. Designed to recognize industry talent in the budget and mid-market hospitality sector, the awards attracted nominations from across the region in 13...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 February, 2017 6:01 pm

Bahrain tourism industry to reach US$1 billion by 2020

  The tourism industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is growing rapidly and is expected to reach US$1 billion by 2020, according to figures released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2017, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre April 24-27. Bahrain witnessed an 8.4% increase in...

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