Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:41 am

SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir.Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon parks. They would start operating this summer,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:05 am

GroupM Expands Sports and Entertainment Offering under New Global Agency Brand ‘ESP’

GroupM, the world’s leading media investment management company, today announced it is expanding its sports and entertainment offering under a new global agency brand, ESP. ESP is made up of two separate businesses: ESP Properties and ESP Brands. Both businesses will be part of WPP’s media...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:17 pm

Al Faisaliah Hotel triumphs at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards

Al Faisaliah Hotel received three awards at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards 2015. The awards honor the finest achievements in the travel and tourism industry of the past twelve months throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards serves to acknowledge, reward...

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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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