Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 November, 2015 6:47 am

Alpha bags best Destination Management Company award at World Travel Market (WTM)

Alpha Destination Management, one of the largest destination management companies in the Middle East, has been honored with the best Destination Management Company (DMC) award by the UK’s leading tour operator, Virgin Holidays, during the World Travel Market (WTM) which concluded in London...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 November, 2015 12:34 am

Oman Air Awards Participants Of Business Continuity Project

Under the patronage of HE Mohsin bin Khamis Al Balushi Adviser - Ministry of Commerce & Industry, board member of Oman Air and with the presence of other dignitaries an award ceremony was held at Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb earlier this month, in recognition of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 November, 2015 3:27 pm

British Airways’ Celebrates New 787-9 Dreamliner With Hollywood Event & Photoshoot In The Desert

Abu Dhabi becomes British Airways' second 787-9 Dreamliner destination after the airline debuted the futuristic new aircraft on its Delhi route in October.   To mark the launch of British Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily London-Abu Dhabi-Muscat service on 6...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 November, 2015 12:10 pm

Airarabia holidays partners with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority to promote Abu Dhabi in Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority’s (TCA Abu Dhabi) goal of developing Abu Dhabi as an internationally recognized cultural destination is pursued on two fronts: preservation and development. While care is being taken to protect the emirate’s unique archaeological heritage and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 November, 2015 11:46 am

Jeddah Children celebrate International Peace Day

A recent celebratory event was held in Jeddah Prep and Grammar School (JPGS) to commemorate The International Peace Day, which the United Nations recognizes annually on the 21st of September. The aim of the event, which will take place on a yearly basis and be part of the school’s culture, is ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 November, 2015 4:35 am

Umrah hotel booking through ‘Sijjil’ saves time and money

Around 250,000 Umrah pilgrims have booked hotel rooms in Makkah and Madinah through the new “Sijjil” electronic system, Abdullah Qadi, deputy president of the National Committee for Haj and Umrah, has said. Reserving hotel accommodation through the system, introduced by the Ministry...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 November, 2015 11:45 am

Etihad Airways Wins Ultratravel Award For Best First Class

Etihad Airways has received the coveted award for Best First Class at the annual Ultratravel Middle East Awards (ULTRAs) ceremony, which was held last night at the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai.   The award is another major accolade for the UAE national airline’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 November, 2015 4:55 am

Etihad Airways Honoured For Excellence in Communications Organization at Cacs Awards 2015

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today received an award for excellence in communications for news contributions and media coverage in China at the 2015 Civil Aviation Communications Summit (CACS).  The only foreign carrier nominated,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 November, 2015 11:37 am

Record visitor turnout expected at SIAL as show reaps benefits of focus on global F&B innovation and trends

The sixth edition of SIAL Middle East, the region’s fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for the food, beverages and hospitality industry, returns to Abu Dhabi next month and is expected to welcome a record turnout thanks to a new show format and 6,500 pre-registered visitors, an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 November, 2015 11:32 am

ACC Completes US $84 Million Renovation of Egypt Hospitality Jewel

 Long-standing Egypt hospitality jewel, the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo, has been transformed thanks to Arabian Construction Company (ACC). The UAE-based construction firm has just completed a refurbishment of the establishment in a contract worth approximately US$ 84 million. The...

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