Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:15 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS FOURTH DAILY BANGKOK SERVICE

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will add a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok from 1 July 2015. Operated by a B777-300ER aircraft, the new service will increase the number of roundtrip flights which Etihad Airways operates between the two...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:14 pm

More Privileges For Sindbad Gold Members At Muscat International Airport

Oman Air has announced two more privileges for Gold members of its Sindbad frequent flyer programme. From 1st May 2015, Gold members have access to Oman Air’s exclusive Business Class check-in area at Muscat International Airport, regardless of their class of travel. And once they have checked...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 10:47 am

Makkah hotel to dwarf rivals

The holy city of Makkah will host the largest hotel in the world with 10,000 rooms, 70 restaurants, shopping centers and a helipad, informed sources said. The project valued at $3.5 billion will be ready in two years.Covering an area of 686,000 square feet, Abraj Kudai will also have royal suites,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:48 am

Saudia aims to have 200 aircraft by 2020

Saudi Arabian Airlines will have a total of 200 aircraft by the next five years, said Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, director general of the national flag carrier. In a statement issued on Monday, he also disclosed plans to increase Saudia’s domestic flights and expand operations to new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:16 am

IHG Offers Guests Up to 30% Off Rooms

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced an exciting new advanced booking promotion across all its 251 hotels in the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region, from beachfront InterContinental resorts to city-centre Holiday Inn Express hotels. From now until 1 September, guests can enjoy ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:07 am

MAG 5 Property Development Announces Dubai World Central Affordable Housing Community

MAG 5 Property Development, a real-estate company formed jointly by MAG Property Development and MBM Holding, announced today the launch of a new integrated and affordable residential community, ‘MAG 5 Boulevard’ at Dubai World Central (DWC). The launch event was attended by Mr. Moafaq al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:03 am

AVANI Quy Nhon Shows off Its Vibrant Contemporary New Look

Nestled between a pristine private beach and orchard covered mountains, getaways feel even more refreshingly different at the newly refurbished AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa, along Vietnam’s stunning south central coast.Quy Nhon, which is located 280 kilometres north of Nha Trang and 320 kilometres ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 May, 2015 3:36 pm

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Chef Anas Mubarak Al Salim Wins 2015 Saudi Excellence

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center is delighted to announce that its Saudi Chef Anas Mubarak Al Salim, has won the prestigious award of “Best Young Chef” at the 2015 Saudi Excellence for Tourism Awards. Chef Anas joined Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh’s culinary team in 2013 and his...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 May, 2015 1:02 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR INDONESIA

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Iwan Kip as General Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta. Mr Kip, who has more than 10 years of travel industry experience, takes up the role after two years as Etihad Airways’ Manager Direct Sales and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 May, 2015 12:33 pm

WALDORF ASTORIA BRINGS INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CHEF TO ITS ITALIAN RESTAURANT’S KITCHEN

The Aromi restaurant, located at Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq hotel, is one of Jeddah’s top Italian eateries providing an elegant and unique dining experience. Now, with the appointment of the internationally renowned master of Italian cuisine, Chef Mauro Giordano, as Executive Chef,...

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