Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 12:23 pm

Elegant Resorts sets new KSA destinations for winter holidays

With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia winter holidays set to begin on 7 January 2016, it’s the perfect time to book an ultra-luxury family break for loved ones with Elegant Resorts. With an extended holiday period until 20 January, guests can both stay closer to home and travel to Dubai, or...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:20 am

Al-Ahsa’s Land of Civilizations project nears completion

Preparations are under way for the completion of the “Land of Civilizations” project at Al-Qara Mountain in the east of Al-Ahsa oasis. It is expected to open within the next two months. Abdul Latif Al-Afaleq, chairman of the Tourism Committee in the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:19 am

Hayya Jeddah festival begins today

The fourth edition of Hayya Jeddah is ready to launch from Jan. 7 till Feb. 7.  Jeddah will witness the largest festival for children, entertainment and games under the patronage of Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, who is also chairman of the Tourism Promotion Council. The Jeddah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 5:15 pm

Morocco’s iconic Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort unveils Spring offer for GCC tourists

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, the leading five-star tourism destination in North Africa, has rolled out a new tempting offer that marks the beginning of the new year and the beautiful spring period.    Distinguished by a combination of top-class accommodation and an extensive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 2:39 pm

MEMORABLE TRAVEL AND DREAM VACATIONS IN 2016

The January edition of Wings of Oman - Oman Air’s award-winning inflight magazine, launches two very special lead travel features – both set to inspire readers to make their 2016 a year of memorable travel and dream vacations.   The first is a ‘10 Top Travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 6:11 am

Riyadh airport privatization to begin in 3 months

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will embark on a vigorous privatization program, beginning with Riyadh’s King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in the first quarter of this year, according to Faisal Al-Sugair, chairman of the board of Saudi Civil Aviation Holding...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 January, 2016 2:39 pm

120 Million Saudi Riyals to develop Makarem Arriyadh Hotel at King Khaled International Airport

Dur Hospitality Company signed an agreement with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to develop Makarem Arriyadh Hotel located at King Khaled International Airport (KKIA), including an extension of the current agreement for a period of 20 years starting from the next year 2016. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 January, 2016 4:48 am

10-day heritage festival to kick off in Old Jeddah Wednesday

Gov. Prince Mishal Bin Majed announced that this year’s Kunna Kida (We were like this) heritage festival will be launched in Old Jeddah on Wednesday. The governorate’s Public Relations Director Yasser Al-Maddah said the theme of the festival is “A New Dawn” and it will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 January, 2016 2:59 am

Elaf, Egyptian minister explore ways to improve Saudi-Egyptian tourism

The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company and a leading provider of travel, tourism and hospitality services, hosted a special meeting with Egyptian Minister of Tourism Hisham Zazou  at the Elaf Jeddah Hotel, Red Sea Mall to discuss ways on how to reinforce tourism for both Egypt and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 January, 2016 2:28 am

Etihad Airways launches Legal Appeal to Protect Airberlin Investment and Ensure Consumer Choice

Etihad Airways today launched fresh legal action in a bid to overturn a German court’s decision to revoke the approval for 29 of its codeshare flights with airberlin.  Last week, the Administrative Court of Braunschweig decided that the German Ministry of Transport was entitled to...

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