Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 February, 2015 12:50 am

Flower power on display at Yanbu show

The Royal Commission in Yanbu intends to expand its annual flower festival adding innovative programs to make the event more attractive and entertaining to visitors including expats, said Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani, director of the Landscaping and Irrigation Department at the commission.Speaking ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 February, 2015 3:09 pm

ATM roadshow returns ‘home’ to meet key industry players ahead of 2015 showcase; Emirates’ top 10 tourism projects touch US$40 billion investment

Arabian Travel Market’s 2015 roadshow series returns to familiar home ground tomorrow (25th February 2015) as the Reed Travel Exhibitions team hosts the UAE leg of its eight city tour in Dubai.A number of exhibitors are expected to attend the open forum event, which will see ATM representatives...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 February, 2015 7:03 am

Jeddawis turn out in large numbers to show loyalty to king

Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras inaugurated recently the largest graffiti titled "Jeddah pledges allegiance" in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.The municipality, in cooperation with a young group of graffiti artists called Zaad, made the largest graffiti painting in the walkway of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 February, 2015 7:32 am

Cultural shows, heritage markets to enhance Atturaif’s attraction

The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh (HCDA) has emphasized the importance of the Atturaif Quarter which was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2010.“The Atturaif Quarter in Diriyah is the second historic site in the Kingdom to be added to the World Heritage List. The first was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:33 am

Margraf Marble and Islamic Architecture Restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan

Margraf enters new markets in Central Asia with a prime contract for the supply of precious marble destined to the restoration of Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. This challenging project was started by President Ilham Aliyev in 2009 and executed by Architect Elvin Najafov in close...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 February, 2015 12:10 am

Oman to showcase US$ 3.3 billion worth of projects at ATM 2015

The annual Arabian Travel Market roadshow series kicks off its 2015 calendar later this week with the team heading to The Chedi Muscat on 19th February to meet with key industry players to discuss how to optimise Oman’s tourism development showcase at this year’s ATM.Exhibitors from the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 19 February, 2015 12:43 am

Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya Receives The 2014 Hilton Garden Inn Most Improved Brand Award winner

Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels catering to the focused service segment, recently awarded its top performing properties globally. Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya was presented with the 2014 Hilton Garden Inn Most Improved Brand Award in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 February, 2015 3:48 pm

EXPO Milano 2015 names Oman Air as Preferred Authorised Reseller

As EXPO Milano 2015 prepares to open its doors to an expected 20 million visitors, Oman Air has been named as the event’s Preferred Authorised Reseller for the Sultanate of Oman.The Omani national airline offers tickets for sale and details of how they can be purchased has been published.EXPO...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 February, 2015 2:54 pm

SOLIDANIM INTRODUCES SOLIDTRACK AT CABSAT from 10th to 12th of March 2015

SolidAnim, a leader in virtual production products, will introduce the latest version of its SolidTrack solution for the film and broadcast industries at CABSAT 2015 on the French Pavilion, Hall 4-34.SolidTrack brings a revolutionary approach of shooting providing a more ergonomic and intuitive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 February, 2015 10:30 am

JA RESORTS & HOTELS CLAIMS NUMBER 1 AND 2 SPOTS OF TOP FAMILY HOTELS AT TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLER’S CHOICE AWARDS

Travellers around the world voted two properties in the JA Resorts & Hotels collection as the ‘Top Hotels for Families’ in the UAE. The 2015 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards, which reveals the best hotels as selected by thousands of travellers, also included three JA properties in its...

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