Tourism & Aviation
Tourism and aviation news — covering travel technology, airline updates, Saudi tourism developments, and hospitality innovations in the Kingdom and the region.
Jordanian Theme Nights followed by Saudi National Day Celebration at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski
Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has launched the Jordanian Theme Nights where Chef Hamza Barakat from Jordan, from 17 to 22 September 2017, provides fine dining lovers the ultimate experience inspired by the history and authenticity of Jordan. The event celebrates and introduces popular dishes and authentic recipes from Jordan with a unique presentation and special […]
GEA Celebrates the 87th Saudi National Day With 27 events in 17 cities across Saudi Arabia
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is getting ready to celebrate the 87th Saudi National Day, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced that exciting preparations are underway to unveil 27 diverse festivities across 17 cities within the Kingdom, marking outstanding celebrations season for the National Day. Thanks to the tremendously talked about Saudi Vision […]
Emirates Welcomes its 100th A380 Aircraft with Celebratory Deals
Emirates will celebrate a milestone in aviation history when it welcomes its 100th A380 aircraft later this year. For a limited time only, Saudi travelers can celebrate special fares to the Middle East, South East Asia, Indian Ocean, Europe, United Kingdom, and North America.Bookings have to be made from 12 September to 21 September 2017 […]
Nine technology trends shaping tomorrow’s travel industry
Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has released its latest technology forecast, Sabre Labs’ 2017 Radar Report. The report evaluates nine key technologies with an outsized impact on the travel landscape, looking at what’s happening today and what to expect for tomorrow. “We are in the midst of increasingly rapid […]
Sabre creates an AI-powered chatbot using Microsoft’s intelligent and natural language services
Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, announces the development of an AI-powered chatbot that leverages Microsoft Bot Framework and Microsoft Cognitive Services, a set of tools that organizations can use to add intelligent and conversational features to their applications. Sabre will initially test the chatbot with two travel agencies and […]
Telenor Maritime and SES – O-English Only – GR_1497942759
SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that Telenor Maritime has signed a multi-year agreement to provide high-speed broadband access to Silversea’s luxurious cruise ships via SES Networks Maritime+ solution. Telenor Maritime will be using SES Networks’ fully-managed maritime solution to offer a capacity of up to 150Mb/s to provide passengers on Silversea’s ultra-luxury cruise ships […]
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Sabre Technology Days in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) the leading technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, launched its 2017 Technology Day series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering a unique view into the top technology trends and innovations impacting the travel industry and what Sabre is investing in for the future. The series started off with […]
Channel Optimization: The Secrets of Data-Driven Hoteliers
Sabre Hospitality Solutions has collaborated with Phocuswright on a new research report that evaluates channel optimization in the hospitality industry, identifying the critical elements of an effective, future-ready channel strategy that will maximize the ROI of both direct and indirect channels. This new report, “Channel Optimization in Hospitality: Secrets of Data-Driven Hoteliers,” will help hoteliers […]
Dubai Airports: Concourse D Welcomes 16.6 million Passengers in First Year
Concourse D marks its first anniversary on February 24 following a successful inaugural year that saw over 16.6 million passengers enjoy its customer-friendly design and top-flight retail and food and beverage offering. Concourse D, which represents the final major piece of infrastructure to be built at DXB as part of the $7.8 billion Strategic Plan […]
QATAR AIRWAYS CELEBRATES SAUDI CULTURE BY PARTICIPATING IN AL-JANADRIYAH FESTIVAL
Qatar Airways gave the visitors of Al-Janadriyah, The National Festival for Heritage and Culture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a taste of its renowned hospitality at its stand in the festival’s Qatar wing, in coordination with the Embassy of Qatar, and supported by Qatar’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer Al-Thani. At Qatar […]
Empower brings Burj Al Arab and Jumeriah Beach Hotel under District Cooling Service
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has announced the completion of the second phase of providing District Cooling Services to Jumeirah project area including Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. The total capacity of the initial cooling energy is 10,000 RT delivered by the […]
DXB extends its lead as #1 airport for international passengers
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s number one airport for international passengers with annual traffic reaching 83.6 million passengers in 2016, according to the annual traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. DXB’s annual traffic in 2016 totalled 83,654,250 passengers, compared to 78,014,838 in 2015, up 7.2 per cent. The surge […]
Expo 2020 Dubai Rolls Out Detailed Planning For Sustainability
Expo 2020 Dubai today revealed full details of its sustainability strategy – a key pillar in the planning of the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia – at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Sustainability will be among the main focuses of the World Expo and the […]
Mosaid Travel selects Sabre technology to personalise travel offerings and increase customer satisfaction
One of Saudi’s leading travel agencies, Mosaid Travel and Tourism Services, has renewed its ten-year exclusive relationship with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), to support its vision to expand regionally, provide more personalised travel experiences and improve customer satisfaction. “The travel industry is fast-evolving with new trends and rapidly-changing traveller expectations,” said […]
Turkish Airlines announces special winter fares for the festive season
will be offering exceptional fares to their passengers and providing them with an opportunity to enjoy the city of Istanbul during winter for as less as SAR 1,240 and SAR 1,370 respectively. Turkish Airlines has been providing world-class services to its customers which has helped the airline grow over the years, in addition to increasing […]
Riyadh Marriott Hotel & Marriott Executive Apartments receive 2 awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards Ceremony 2016
Riyadh Marriott Hotel received the “2016 Luxury Hotel and Conference Center” award, while Marriott Executive Apartments, Riyadh Makarim received the “2016 Luxury Serviced Apartment” award. The awards were granted by the World Luxury Hotel Awards within a ceremony that was held St. Regis Hotel Doha on Saturday, 29 October 2016. Its strategic location, premium services, […]
Heike Birlenbach appointed Vice President Sales Lufthansa Group for the new merged EMEA sales region
Since 2014 Mrs. Heike Birlenbach holds the position of Vice President Sales Europe Lufthansa Group Airlines. As of next year, 2017, she now has been appointed Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines. In this position, Birlenbach will not only be responsible for all sales and commercial activities in Europe but also in the Middle […]
Abu Dhabi Ports hosts the region’s first IPCSA Conference in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the Emirate’s commercial and community ports as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, today held the annual International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) Conference in Abu Dhabi. Hosted by Maqta Gateway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, for the first time in the GCC […]
The First Group Celebrates Construction Progress on Award-Winning Millennium Place JVT Dubai
The First Group has undertaken a ceremony to celebrate the progress of construction at one of its newest hotel developments, Millennium Place JVT Dubai, an award-winning project located in the heart of ‘New Dubai’ – the bustling Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) district. The ceremony was attended by senior management from Dubai’s leading property developer, as […]
RTA AND HYPERLOOP ONE SIGN AGREEMENT TO START CONNECTING THE EMIRATES
The UAE is one step closer to being the world’s first location for a new form of high-speed transport, after an agreement signed today between Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and pioneering mobility company, Hyperloop One. The two parties have agreed to jointly explore routes for a transport system between Abu Dhabi and Dubai […]
Cisc o Showcases the Future of Hospitality at GITEX
During GITEX 2016, Cisco introduced a suite of solutions which help hotels and resorts deliver superior experiences for guests and visitors, and which generate multiple revenue streams, greater productivity and reduced costs. Cisco also called for the regional hospitality sector to invest in innovative technologies to not only remain competitive but also differentiate their services […]
Turkish Airlines adds its 3rd destination in Romania by inaugurating flights to Cluj-Napoca
With already existing services to Bucharest and Constanta, Turkish Airlines has added new flights to Cluj-Napoca, one of the most important academic, cultural industrial cities in Romania, as its 3rd destination in the country. Beginning from today, Cluj-Napoca flights will be operated 4 times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in both directions. […]