Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 September, 2019 3:22 am

World’s biggest camel festival helps make Saudi city top tourist destination

The world’s biggest camel sports event has helped to turn a Saudi city into one of the Kingdom’s top tourist destinations. Taif, which will continue to play host to the Crown Prince Camel Festival until Sept. 14, is helping to lead the country’s drive to develop domestic and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 August, 2019 4:50 am

Souk Okaz Transport Facilities and Services Draw Praise from Visitors

Visitors to Taif Season have praised the transport services provided for Souk Okaz events, with the services enabling all visitors to enjoy the activities available within the market, especially elderly and disabled people.   Market operators explained there are two types of trains...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 August, 2019 3:52 am

60-Nation Diplomatic Delegation Visits Souk Okaz

A diplomatic delegation, with 60 diplomats and their families, visited Souk Okaz, accompanied by the director of the protocol department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Makkah, Hani bin Abdul Wahab Kashif, and other ministry employees.  The diplomatic visit to Souk Okaz, which gives...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2019 4:37 am

Reel Cinemas’ Al Ghurair Centre is now fully open

Reel Cinemas, the world-class cinema experience by Emaar Entertainment, has announced the completion of the eagerly-awaited megaplex atAl Ghurair Centre, the Middle East’s first shopping destination.   The second phase of opening has now been completed with 18-screens...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2019 3:25 am

Dolma Delights Visitors to Iraqi Pavilion at 13th Souk Okaz

Visitors to the Iraqi Pavilion at Souk Okaz have been learning more about the country’s rich and diverse heritage, and sampling some of its traditional cuisine, especially dolma, a popular dish.  Tourists have also been able to learn more about some of the country’s traditional...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2019 2:07 am

Saudi Knights Demonstrate Their Skill on Horseback at Souk Okaz

Souk Okaz, taking place this year as part of Taif Season, features equestrian displays from the “Okaz Knights” – skilled riders in traditional dress that embody knights of the old.  The knights have mastered a range of martial skills, including fencing with swords, and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 August, 2019 2:00 am

Four Seasons Knows What Guests Want: Trip Planning in the Palm of Their Hand

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, is enabling guests to seamlessly plan their travel through an industry-first update to its award-winning Four Seasons App.  A new trip planning itinerary feature, alongside a complete App design refresh,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 August, 2019 1:32 am

Majid Al Futtaim Launched the All-New VOX Cinemas at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Majid Al Futaim in collaboration with Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, has launched the All-New VOX cinemas. A private space where you can pick the movie and enjoy an exclusive dining experience before your screening? If this describes how you would want the ultimate luxury movie-watching...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 August, 2019 5:06 pm

President of Saudi Camel Federation Unveils World’s Largest Camel Figure at Taif Season

His Highness Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin, Assistant President of the Saudi Camel Federation, today at Taif Season unveiled the largest camel model in the world, in the presence of His Excellency the Governor of Taif, Mr. Saad bin Moqbel al-Maimouni, and a representative from Guinness...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 August, 2019 5:39 am

Turkish Airlines added Mexico City and Cancún, important cities of Americas to its flight network

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries that any other airline, continues to enhance its flight network. Flag carrier has launched scheduled flights to Mexico City, the second biggest city of Latin America and capital of Mexico along with Cancún, one of the favorite holiday centers of...

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