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Dubai’s Holiday Home Market Is Ahead of the Curve
(AETOSWire): The holiday home market is heating up in Dubai, with significant growth driven by the increasing influx of foreign and Arab tourists opting for the high level of service that the emirate provides in this sector. Despite the fact that it was launched by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) […]
Swiss-Belhotel International to Launch 4 New Brands in the Middle East in 2019
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the launch of four new brands in the Middle East in 2019. Coming to the region for the first time are Grand Swiss-Belresort (Bahrain), Swiss-Belsuites (Bahrain), Swiss-Belboutique (Kuwait) and Swiss-Belinn (Oman and Qatar) with openings scheduled over the next few months. Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development […]
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai’s GM Wins ‘General Manager of the Year 2018’ Award
For the second year in a row, Mr. Simon Moore has been declared the winner of the ‘General Manager of the Year’ award by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels MEA Group. The honour highlights his achievements in terms of outstanding performance, excellence and leadership. The award was presented to Mr. Moore at a beautiful […]
Turkish Airlines records impressive Q1 passenger growth in the Middle East
Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s most prominent airline companies, is concluding another quarter of significant achievements across its fleet and network. This includes Q1 year-on-year passenger growth in the Middle East, the recent inauguration of two new routes, and the announcement of 10 other international destinations to be launched in 2019, reaffirming its position […]
Sabre announces milestone migration of La Quinta by Wyndham to SynXis Platform
– Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, announced recently that it has successfully completed the migration of La Quinta by Wyndham properties to the Sabre Hospitality Solutions industry-leading SynXis Platform. This unprecedented migration, which was completed in early April, involved the simultaneous transition of La Quinta’s reservations software and […]
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Travelport reveals fastest-growing international destinations for KSA travelers ahead of the Arabian Travel Market
The countries that have seen the greatest growth in flight bookings from travelers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the last 12 months are Turkey, Egypt and the United Kingdom, according to analysis conducted by Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), the leading Travel Commerce Platform. Fastest-growing destinations for KSA travelers booked through global distribution systems […]
Bahwan Travel Group choses Sabre as its strategic technology provider to grow in the online space
Bahwan Travel Group, the leading travel company in the Sultanate of Oman, has chosen to renew its technology agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR). Under the new agreement, Bahwan Travel will benefit from Sabre’s latest technology and solutions to accelerate business growth in Oman and the region. This renewal provides Bahwan Travel with continued access […]
Enova Says Smart Facilities Management Enhances Saudi Arabia’s SAR 86 Billion Leisure and Hospitality Sector
Ahead of the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) exhibition in Jeddah from 21-23 April 2019, Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, reaffirms the importance of integrated Energy & Facilities Management services for the Kingdom’s nearly SAR 86 billion tourism and hospitality sector. Combined smart facilities management and sustainable energy efficiency solutions […]
Business travellers in the Saudi Arabia now want agent advice, digital solutions AND hybrid support, according to new research
Tech savvy business travellers in Saudi Arabia now want agent advice, digital solutions and hybrid support delivered throughout their travel experience, according to Travelport’s Digital Business Traveller Research 2019. In the planning and booking phase, the study highlighted that over two thirds (77 per cent) of business travellers in Saudi Arabia feel recommendations from travel […]
Turkish Cargo brings circus lions back to their natural habitat
The baby lion Nathan and the three lioness sisters Luca, Charlie and Kai had been used as circus animals.They livedin concrete and steel cages of 35 square meters in Ukraine under harsh conditions without direct sunlight and clean air, far away from their natural habitat. The lions were saved by the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization […]
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HILTON: OUR LARGEST HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE FOR THE MIDDLE EAST IS IN KSA
Hilton revealed today at the Saudi Hotel Investment Conference, its largest development pipeline in the Middle East is in the Kingdom. The hotel chain is expanding its footprint throughout the region with the Kingdom having the largest number of Hilton hotels in development Speaking ahead of the event Carlos Khneisser, VP of Development, MENA said: […]
Gemalto Pilots Biometric Boarding at Los Angeles International Airport
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) announce a joint pilot with a leading airline to bring additional convenience and security to the traveler’s experience via biometric boarding in Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The test will confirm the passenger needs and expectations are met through use of facial recognition vs. traditional boarding pass as well as […]
Turkish Airlines signed a Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) Agreement with the Brazilian-based Azul Brazilian Airlines.
One of the most prominent airline loyalty programs today with 10 million members, the Turkish Airlines frequent-flyer program, Miles&Smiles, offers its member’s mileage accrual and redemption opportunities on flights with Turkish Airlines partner airline flights. In addition to its existing partnerships with 27 Star Alliance member airlines, Miles&Smiles has launched a Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) […]
SABB and Emirates Skywards launch Visa co-branded credit card
SABB, Emirates Skywards and Visa have partnered to launch the SABB Emirates Visa Signature Credit Card. The first Emirates Skywards co-branded card in Saudi Arabia, the card offers customers the opportunity to earn Skywards Miles whilst enjoying a range of benefits both in Saudi Arabia and internationally. The agreement was signed at a ceremony held […]
Wego’s Top 7 National Delicacies and their Surprising Origins
Every country boasts culinary dishes and flavours that are strongly associated with its people and culture. Just names of iconic seasoning and dishes such as Cajun, curry, Pho, and tacos can lead us to conjure images of their supposed origins. But how many do we know the real origin stories of? Time to start travelling […]
Kurban Travel inks long-term agreement with Sabre to take its traveller experience to the next level
Kurban Travel, a leading travel agency in Lebanon, will use innovative technology from Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading global technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, to create an intuitive and personalized experience for travelers. The five-year agreement will enable Kurban Travel agents to access Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS) to shop, book […]
Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh Celebrates Saudi National Day with Great Turnout
In honor of Saudi National Day, Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh hosted a 3-day celebration at the hotel, offering guests a range of festive experiences and extraordinary culinary treats in line with the historic day. The event was well-received, with a remarkable number of guests attending from all across the Kingdom. A key part of Saudi […]
IOM, and Turkish Airlines sign up to promote the “MigApp”
The promotion of safe, orderly, and regular migration is at the heart of the long-term partnership agreement signed between The UN Migration Agency (IOM) and Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers. Signed by IOM Director General William Swing, and Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı, the cooperation will focus initially on the […]
Saudi General Entertainment Authority: Saudi Arabia to break Guinness World Records on the 88th National Day
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) revealed Saudi Arabia’s quest to break a number of Guinness World Records through two major events taking place during the Kingdom’s 88th National Day celebrations. The record-setting events will include the largest firework display and the largest flag painted in the sky using the drones, in collaboration with the Saudi […]
AURAK Gains ABET Accreditation – Global – ENG_1536041888
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) bachelors of science degree programs in computer science, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering have been accredited by the Computing and Engineering Accreditation Commissions (CAC and EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET […]
Etisalat roaming packages offer business customers coverage across all in-flight networks
Etisalat today announced that subscribers of any Global Business Roaming pack can now enjoy in-flight coverage in all airlines that provide on-board connectivity at no extra cost. Etisalat Global Business Roaming packages – both data and voice – will now include both Aeromobile and SITAOnAir in-flight coverage, providing business users increased options and uncompromised connectivity […]
Sabre Hospitality Solutions announces Business Travel Services suite, with InterContinental Hotels Group® as one of its first adopters
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced Business Travel Services, the new consolidated solution suite from Sabre Hospitality Solutions that will offer hoteliers easy-to-use tools with time-saving automation and simplified processes; access to industry insights and expert guidance; and unlimited access to travel management companies and consortia partners – all in one place. InterContinental Hotels Group® […]