Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 3:35 pm

10 Reasons Why You Should Be at RTF 2016

Year after year RTF has proved to be the best travel show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Constant growth in numbers is what makes RTF an undying success. With almost 250 confirmed exhibitors and a staggering number of 20,000 estimated visitors, RTF 2016 is undoubtedly the most awaited trade show ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:39 am

KAEC’S World-Class Facilities Position City as Top Weekend Destination

King Abdullah Economic City is rapidly becoming the weekend destination of choice in Saudi Arabia, attracting more than 100,000 visitors last year. The popularity of the city as a short getaway location reflects growing demand in the Kingdom for new, family-oriented recreational experiences. The ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 8:12 am

EARTH HOUR AT KHALIDYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

 Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana marked the Earth Hour, one of the world’s most important calls to action in the fight against climate change with a huge candle painting to promote awareness about climate change to its guests for the 6th year running. All the invited guests and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 8:05 am

Riyadh Gallery provides the best mall shopper experience in Riyadh

Riyadh Gallery has the best mall shopper experience in Riyadh according to a new YouGov survey amongst the capital city’s residents.   The research, conducted amongst consumers living in Riyadh, asked online respondents to rate their mall experiences across nine different...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 4:21 am

19th Hotel Technology Summit showcased the future of hospitality: mobile dining, cloud solutions, and more

To capitalise on a growing hospitality industry, Naseba has partnered with Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) to produce the 19th Edition Hotel Technology Summit, which kicked off on March 21st in Riyadh. The Summit is an extension of the Hospitality Series of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 1:15 pm

Makkah Leads Hotel construction in Saudi Arabia With Pipeline of 24,000 Rooms

The Holy City of Makkah is leading hotel development in Saudi Arabia with 24,133 rooms currently in the construction pipeline, according to a new report. Riyadh follows with 10,053 rooms and Jeddah with 6,980 rooms under development, with the majority of rooms forecast to open to the public...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 10:23 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH EKAR TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES A SMART MOBILITY SOLUTION

Etihad Airways, the national airline of United Arab Emirates, and EKar, an innovative mobile app-based car rental company in the Middle East, have yesterday celebrated an inaugural partnership, offering the airline’s employees exclusive access to the smart mobility solution. EKar is an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 8:10 am

Saudia placed at No. 8 among Top 15 in world

Saudi Arabian Airlines or Saudia has emerged eighth among the top 15 carriers in the world by the International Air Transpwort Association (IATA). The ratings were based on rapid travel procedures, which involve developing self-service automated systems at airports and easing regulations to save...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 5:38 am

FRHI Hotels & Resorts IS SET TO BOOST its MIDDLE EAST PORTFOLIO

Heading into 2016, FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), the parent company of luxury and upscale hotel brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is planning to expand and amplify its presence in the Middle East, including the Kingdom of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 2:40 am

Turkish Airlines Brought “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Premiere to New York City

  Turkish Airlines, the official airline partner of Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated action adventure Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, sponsored the film’s world premiere in New York City, which took place on Sunday, March 20, at the world famous Radio City Music...

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