Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 5:35 am

Saudi pilots soar with stellar skills

The airports in Madinah, Taif and Abha are hazardous for landing and takeoff due to their topography, say pilots.A local publication has quoted a number of flight captains as saying that these airports are challenging. This has prompted the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) to insist that ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 22 June, 2015 2:24 am

ETIHAD GUEST ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO DONATE MILES DURING HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN

To promote the values of the Holy month of Ramadan, Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty program of Etihad Airways, is working with selected program partners in encouraging its members to donate Etihad Guest Miles to a number of local and international causes, to support those in need, and help...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 June, 2015 2:12 pm

Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Khozama Hotel Honor their staff with the Courtesy of the First Iftar

The traditional seasonal Fawanees tent was exclusively reserved on the first day of Ramadan for Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Khozama Hotel employees in celebration of the commencement of the holy month. This event was held in honor of the hotels valued employees in the presence of top hotel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 June, 2015 10:32 am

Exclusive rates for Gulf residents during Ramadan at Jumeirah

Experience authentic traditions and the true spirit of Ramadan with 10% off Best Available Rate at all Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts in Dubai during the Holy Month.In conjunction with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) which is working to drive more consumers into Dubai during...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 June, 2015 9:58 am

Dari Home brings functionality with a style

Dari Home, a designer kitchenware brand that brings to their customer a well-designed practical product. Each vessel is crafted with highest quality stainless steel bottom and handles that ensures safety while cooking at high temperatures. The engeneering is done with the perspective of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 June, 2015 9:24 am

Local tourism firms revise policies and programs

The local tourism market in the Kingdom has started to witness competition between local and international companies involved in tourism investment.Some tourism companies have begun to create new programs based on scheduled visits to archaeological sites that have a religious character, along with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 June, 2015 4:38 am

City Mall Celebrates Ramadan the Holy Month

This year, the holy month of Ramadan is extra special at City Mall, as the city’s favourite, will be transformed with decorations inspired by “Thousand and One nights” fairy tales. Raising the visitors’ spirits as they enter, City Mall, will be decorated with crescents, stars and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 20 June, 2015 5:59 am

Handicrafts ‘an integral part of national identity’

The handicrafts sector is not only a promising economic project but also an integral part of our national identity and a treasure that should be protected by every Saudi household, said Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA).Prince Sultan, who ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 20 June, 2015 5:54 am

Ramadanna Kida 2 opens in Jeddah

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, and Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed on Thursday evening opened a Ramadan festival in the historic district of Jeddah.The festival, Ramadanna Kida 2 (Our Ramadan Was Like This), which features many...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 19 June, 2015 1:37 am

Philippine Airlines & Turkish Airlines Initiated Code Share Agreement Effective from July 1, 2015

Philippine Airlines and Turkish Airlines today jointly announced the start of a code-sharing partnership effective as of 01 July 2015 that enables both flag carriers to tap into new markets and offer their passengers more travel options. The agreement was signed by Mr. Jaime J. BAUTISTA,...

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