Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 December, 2016 4:01 am

Mid-semester school break attracted 2 million tourists

The midterm school break drew a good number of tourists to domestic tourist spots. According to the Tourism Information and Research Center (MAS), the statistical arm of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), tourist sites across the Kingdom drew over 2 million tourists...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 3:45 pm

Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group Announces the Mega Jewellery Promotion for Dubai Shopping Festival 2017

Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) announced their mega jewellery promotion for the 22nd edition of Dubai Shopping Festival, which will run from December 26 2016 to January 28 2017 under the slogan ‘Shop. Win. Celebrate’. Unveiling the promotion at a press conference held at Conrad...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 3:30 pm

Hyas European water begins distribution in the UAE

Natura food Imports began providing Hyas Greek water bottles for consumers in Dubai through known sales points including the Blue Mart group in UAE and the Fresh Well supermarket in Marina area, said Philippos Petrakakos, CEO of Natura Food Imports, owner of distribution rights of Hyas water in the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 3:25 pm

Dubai Festival City launches Dubai’s newest attraction IMAGINE

Dubai Festival City (DFC), an Al-Futtaim Group development, has officially launched IMAGINE - its cutting-edge multi-media entertainment spectacular, in front of a crowd of thousands at Festival Bay. The unveiling of the new global attraction, which plays out a magical 360-degree story across the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 3:17 pm

Dubai Parks and Resorts Announces Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration and Countdown

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination, will host a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration on 31 December called the “Celebrate Amazing Countdown.” The event takes place starting at 9 p.m. inside ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 9:47 am

Yas Island’s First ‘Winterland Carnival’ Extravaganza Hosted at du Forum

Real snow, carousels, roller coasters and food trucks… The du Forum on Yas Island is hosting the very first Winterland Carnival,  from December 27 - 31, 4 PM to 11 PM, with extended hours of 12:30 AM on New Year’s Eve. This event is free to attend for every member of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 9:37 am

GONG MEDITATION AT KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Gong Meditation (also known as Gong Bath as one is bathed in the sounds of the gong) is presented on January 12, 2017 by Al-Liwan For Culture & Arts at the stunning fitness studios at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana.   Liwan Group had been Founded on 2004 owned and led by her...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 5:29 am

Jeddah Spring Festival to showcase Saudi customs

The Jeddah Spring Festival, starting in January, will showcase Saudi Arabia’s customs and traditions through programs for families and visitors to the Kingdom. The spring festival is being organized by the Association of Neighborhood Centers in Jeddah, on King’s Road in front of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 4:28 am

ATM hits the tech highway

Innovations in travel technology will continue to transform the tourism industry, with cloud passports, personalised travel, virtual reality and apps predicted to re-shape consumer habits and marketing strategies over the short to mid-term, according to a report by Colliers International. In its ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 December, 2016 2:23 am

Oman Air Wins Malaysian Award

  Oman Air announces the latest addition to its growing list of international awards, winning the   Foreign Airline of the Year by Sector to Middle East at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Awards 2015.    Oman Air was chosen based on its achievements...

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