Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 9:00 am

Middle East debut for Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Global Conference

More than 100 delegates from 60 member hotels around the world will be attending the Preferred Hotels & Resorts 2016 Global Conference taking place for the first time in the Middle East, at Palazzo Versace Dubai, from 12-16 October.   “The decision to host our 2016 Global...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 7:45 am

Saudi Arabia-based Investors and Accel Partners invest $7 million in HolidayMe.com

HolidayMe.com, the unique website offering value holiday deals and on-the-fly customized travel solutions to customers across the Middle East raised USD 7 million in Series A funding from a consortium of investors that includes Accel Partners and Saudi Arabia based F&C Overseas Investment....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 7:26 am

Rosewood Jeddah Recognized as the Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel at the World Travel Awards

Rosewood Jeddah has been awarded the “Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel” for the third consecutive year at the recent World Travel Awards ceremony that was held in Dubai on the 29th of September 2016. The property has been recognized multiple times at the World Travel Awards in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 October, 2016 7:22 am

ABTA Conference Hears How A Digital Revolution Will Shape The Airlines of The Future

Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, Peter Baumgartner, addressed the annual Travel Convention summit in Abu Dhabi today and took the opportunity to underline to conference delegates how the airline will continue to be a leader in the development of the aviation sector, through its approach to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 October, 2016 11:34 am

HARD ROCK CAFE DUBAI FIGHTS BREAST CANCER THROUGH 17th ANNUAL PINKTOBER CAMPAIGN

To Benefit Pink Caravan, Raise Awareness and Support for Breast Cancer Research Hard Rock Cafe Dubai is uniting musicians, supporters and survivors in honor of the brand’s 17th annual PINKTOBER campaign! Throughout the month of October, the cafe will be selling limited edition Pinktober...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 October, 2016 4:42 am

World Luxury Hotel Awards to Honor Excellence Displayed in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector

The tenth edition of the World Luxury Hotel Awards that will take place on 29 October, 2016 will begin with the announcement of the winners who will be recognized on stage with a limited edition 10-year anniversary trophy cast in 24 carat gold, and the honor of being bestowed with the highest level ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 October, 2016 3:45 pm

Rixos The Palm Dubai Wins Leading Lifestyle Award at World Travel Awards 2016

Rixos The Palm Dubai, the only luxury multi-concept resort in the UAE has been named as Middle East’s Leading Lifestyle Resort by World Travel Awards 2016 last September 29, 2016 at St. Regis Dubai.   The award was received by Rixos The Palm Dubai’s Hotel Manager Mr. Cenk...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 October, 2016 2:35 pm

Conrad Makkah Jabal Omar Celebrates Successful Hajj in its First Year of Operation

Conrad Makkah Jabal Omar has reported a highly successful Hajj period, welcoming hundreds of pilgrims only a few months since its official opening as the first Conrad property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   Pilgrims coming from the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 October, 2016 11:25 am

A pinch of salt makes all the difference!

I was not aware of the invisible journey I unconsciously embarked in the workplace till I had the opportunity to be visible!   When I joined the hospitality industry, I worked as hard as any other ambitious women in the industry.  I spent a substantial amount of time thinking about...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 October, 2016 10:58 am

Holiday Inn® Turns New Kids Menu Dishes into Masterpieces

Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hotel brand in the world, has partnered with acclaimed international food artist, Samantha Lee, to encourage family-friendly ‘fun dining’. Using dishes from the brand’s new Kids Menu, Samantha has transformed five dishes...

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