Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 February, 2020 8:30 am

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Unveils Expert Judges for Inaugural Abu Dhabi Tourism Excellence Awards

New Global Awards Initiative for the Tourism Industry aims to honour excellence in the sector Abu Dhabi Tourism Excellence Awards will set new benchmarks for the industry   A special celebratory presentation event to be held on April 1 at Louvre Abu Dhabi The Department of Culture...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 February, 2020 12:00 pm

Radisson Hotel Group expands further in Riyadh

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Riyadh Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As one of the fastest growing companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 February, 2020 11:43 am

Top aviation & tourism experts to headline
2020 Arab Aviation Summit

The 2020 Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), the region’s leading aviation industry event, today announced an array of top executives for its eighth edition, to be held on March 16 & 17 at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 February, 2020 4:02 am

A Constellation of Stars: Four Seasons Continues to Earn Praise for its Diverse Portfolio of Dining Experiences, Now with 29 Michelin Stars at 20 Restaurants Worldwide

The culinary world’s most revered list has just been revealed, and once again chefs, sommeliers and craftspeople from Four SeasonsHotels and Resorts worldwide are breaking new ground with contemporary restaurant concepts and an unwavering passion for quality and innovation. With the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 February, 2020 2:56 pm

Fairmont Riyadh Opens Pesto – Italian Home Kitchen

Fairmont Riyadh is excited to announce the opening of Pesto, ”Italian Home Kitchen” with a unique, chef-led dining experience that strives to serve authentic Italian cuisine and spark culinary conversations among its valued guests.  Fairmont Riyadh’s General Manager Mr....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 February, 2020 9:32 am

Saudi aviation authority obliges airlines to pay indemnities to passengers

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has obligated airlines operating in Saudi Arabia to pay indemnities worth more than SR65 million ($14.95 million) to passengers for not abiding by the terms and conditions of air transport contracts with their customers. This comes in line with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 February, 2020 5:51 am

Oman Air wins Best First Class Award

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named best First Class Suite by German-based iF design, a world leader in design.  The national carrier’s bespoke design delivers new levels of comfort and offers the ultimate luxurious experience for the discerning...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 23 February, 2020 3:13 pm

Enrique Ignites Maraya Concert Hall During Winter at Tantora Festival

World-known Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias performed his first musical concert in AlUla and the first concert in the Kingdom during the weekend as a part of the activities of the Winter at Tantora Festival. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) organises the event, where it hosts a group ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 23 February, 2020 1:31 am

Low-Cost Carriers to boost Middle East aviation market

Low-Cost Carriers (LCC) are driving growth in the Middle East aviation market, recording a 9.3% increase in seat capacity in 2019, according to CAPA Centre for Aviation. Indeed, LCC’s share of total seat capacity across the Middle East increased from 14.9% in 2018 to 16.5% in 2019, with a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 22 February, 2020 1:22 am

Enrique Iglesias headlines Winter at Tantora Festival & Gipsy Kings Flamenco Fires up Maraya Concert Hall

 International star, Enrique Iglesias, is coming to AlUla on 21st February to make his first appearance at the Winter at Tantora Festival. The Gipsy Kings will also perform their distinguished Andalusian-Spanish flamenco stylings during the same weekend. The event...

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