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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort calls luxury tourism millennial family travelers
El Jadida, Morocco, 11th August 2016: Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort, the leading tourism destination in Morocco, said that luxury tourism in North Africa should more focus on the millennial family travellers as they hold significant spending power because they look at touring the world as part of their daily lives. According to the United […]
Sabre’s new mobile platform will support business travelers’ needs, drive compliance and lower costs for corporations
A smarter business travel experience is coming soon as Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announce it is developing an integrated product platform to power itinerary management, policy compliant booking mid-trip, and payment and expense management, all on the traveler’s mobile device. Sabre is integrating several best-in-class products into one intuitive mobile platform: the leading online booking […]
Turkish Airlines inaugurates its direct Erbil, Iraq flights which will be operated from and to Gaziantep Airport
Already having the world’s 4th largest flight network and flying to 290 destinations in 116 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to expand its extensive network. The flag carrier ranked as the “Best Airline in Europe”* for the sixth consecutive time had now added flights to Erbil, Iraq which are directly operated from and to Gaziantep Airport. […]
Turkish Airlines inaugurates its first international flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ordu-Giresun Airport
Turkish Airlines inaugurates its first international flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ordu-Giresun Airport Jeddah; 24 July 16: Turkish Airlines inaugurated its first international flight to Ordu-Giresun Airport on 19th July with flight number TK 3103 departing from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 150 passenger flight landed in Ordu-Giresun Airport at 4:30 pm. Saudi Company Al […]
Sabre unveils sneak peek of new, next-generation travel agency platform featuring powerful data insights and merchandising capabilities
Global travel technology leader Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has given travel consultants and suppliers across the airline, hotel, rail, cruise and car rental industries a sneak peek at its game-changing Sabre Red Workspace. The software solution will harness the changes in the industry and provide both retailers and suppliers with a content rich marketplace, intelligent […]
Newly launched Rakjet offers aircraft management services to Middle East’s business jets through UAE base
A new company under the name of Rakjet has been launched in the UAE, catering to all aspects of private aircraft management, aircraft sales and acquisitions. Based in the UAE, Rakjet will address the skyrocketing demand among Gulf aircraft owners for feasible deals. The new company has been promoted by Private Jet Charter (PJC), […]
Mazagan unveils tailored GCC offers for Ramadan and Eid
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort unveiled its GCC programme for this year’s Ramadan and Eid period. The resort has tailored special packages for the entire family to enjoy the occasions with tempting activities. This Ramadan, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort offers a special package with an authentic Iftar experience and a stay in luxurious atmosphere, […]
New Report: Consumer Mega-Trends Impacting Hospitality in 2016
Consumer shopping and buying behaviors are always evolving, but the most disruptive changes are still ahead. The latest research study from Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) examines today’s emerging trends to reveal what travelers will want tomorrow. Sabre Hospitality Solutions has partnered with TrendWatching, a company that tracks emerging patterns in consumer behavior, attitude and expectations, […]