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Etihad Airways Partners Unique US$700 Million Finance Agreement
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 12:51 pm
Etihad Airways Partners’ (EAP) US$700 million landmark finance transaction in 2015 has been recognised with a third key international award after being named Innovative Deal of the Year by the prestigious publication, Airfinance Journal.   The five-year bond agreement involved...
Air Arabia Jordan’s inaugural Riyadh flight touches down
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 10:25 am
Air Arabia Jordan’s first flight from Amman to Riyadh touched down today, marking the start of a new era of connectivity between the capital cities of Jordan and Saudi Arabia.    Riyadh, the Kingdom’s main financial hub, joins Dammam, Medina and Jeddah as Saudi Arabian...
Saudia creates new low cost airline
Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 April, 2016 5:47 am
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced the establishment of a new airline company to provide low cost air transport, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new company will be called Flyadeal. The low-cost carrier will begin operations from the middle of next year, Saudia chief Saleh...
Mövenpick to roll out new hotel and apartment concept in Jeddah as demand for long-stay options surges.
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 5:17 pm
Swiss hospitality firm inks management agreement with Hadia Abdul Latif Jameel Group for Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Tahlia, filling a gap in the market for branded extended-stay accommodation.   Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has revealed plans to open its first...
StayWell Debuts Park Regis Brand in Saudi Arabia with  Two Outstanding Properties in Makkah
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 3:56 pm
Australia’s largest privately owned hotel management company StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) announced the signing of a management agreement to open and operate the company’s first Park Regis properties in Makkah Saudi Arabia. In Dubai were StayWell Hospitality Group CEO Simon Wan and ...
Azerbaijan concludes successful roadshows in Qatar and Kuwait
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 3:29 pm
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan concluded its historic roadshows and gala dinners in Qatar on 4th April 2016 and in Kuwait on 5th April 2016.   The roadshows were aimed at strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and the GCC nations, developing co-operation in the...
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham to focus on family travellers during ATM
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 2:39 pm
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Jumeirah Beach Residence will target family travellers, especially from the GCC region, during the annual Arabian Travel Market. Highlighting its newly-launched room categories – the Family One-Bedroom Suite and Three Bedroom Suite, the property aims to tap the...
Brunch in the Clouds - in the World's Highest Suspended Suite
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 7:51 am
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will unveil the Abu Dhabi Suite, the World's Highest Suspended Suite, for an exclusive brunch journey that explores the bedrooms, cinema, spa and two-floor majlis. The suite spans between the UAE capital's Nation Towers on the 48th and 49th floors. The...
Etihad Airways Engages With Emirati Youth at Think Science Fair 2016
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 5:46 am
As part of its commitment to support the UAE youth development program, Etihad Airways, the national airline of UAE, will be promoting career opportunities for Emiratis in the fields of engineering and flight operations at Think Science 2016. Organised by Emirates Foundation, an independent...
Oman Air offers thrilling motorsports holiday packages
Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 18 April, 2016 2:03 am
Oman Air Holidays is offering two very special packages for motorsports fans, who are invited to watch superstar Omani driver Ahmad Al Harthy race at two of Europe’s most iconic circuits.    With prices starting from just OMR 464, the packages have been designed to celebrate...
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