Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 June, 2016 1:59 am

Bateel Unveils Eid Gift Collection

Bateel, a leading brand in luxury dates and gourmet food, unveils the beautifully designed Eid Gift Boxes Collection.  The Eid Gift Boxes will be available across all Bateel stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, starting from AED 105 up to AED 1745. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 June, 2016 12:16 am

Experience luxury beach and lagoon hospitality in Sri Lanka

Immersing discerning travellers in Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, vibrant local life, charming colonial footprints and wild nature, Anantara Kalutara Resort will offer a unique shoreline hideaway with two views of paradise when it opens in October 2016.   Only 10 minutes from the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 2:05 pm

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, the ultimate destination for Eid Al-Fitr staycation

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to experience a sensational and one-of-a-kind stay during Eid Al-Fitr. Guests will relish days brimming with exhilarating beach fun for all ages, exquisite dining experiences, and plentiful spa indulgence at the award-winning Talise...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 1:55 pm

Saudi hotel occupancy seen to grow as Umrah pilgrims arrive during Ramadan

With the number of Umrah visas issued by embassies of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year reaching 5.67 million with more than 5 million already having entered the Kingdom, hospitality experts and local travel operators are seeing a surge in travel bookings to Makkah and Madinah in 2016 and are...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 12:01 pm

Phase 1 of Redwood Park at Jumeirah Golf Estates Officially Sells Out

Jumeirah Golf Estates, the leading residential golf community, is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of its Redwood Park development has officially sold out to a mix of local and international buyers.   As Jumeirah Golf Estates continues its ambitious growth plans and international sales...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 11:59 am

DAMAC Properties Awards 25 Contracts Worth AED 3 billion in First Half of 2016

DAMAC Properties today announced that it awarded 25 construction and consultancy contracts worth AED 3 billion in the first half of 2016. Contract awarded include the main packages for more than 2,678 villas within its luxury lifestyle community; AKOYA Oxygen, as well as the main package for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 11:48 am

Prince Khaled to lay foundation stone for renovation of 8 historic mosques in Jeddah

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah province, adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Tourism Development Council in the region, is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the renovation of eight historic mosques in Jeddah governorate on Sunday night, the Saudi Press...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 June, 2016 5:40 am

Two trains every hour between the holy cities

Thirty-six trains would be running every day, two every hour between Makkah and Madinah, transporting on average 15,000 passengers.  Most parts of the multibillion high-speed Haramain railway line will be completed this year. There are major stations in each of these cities including Jeddah, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 June, 2016 5:15 am

Historic Philadelphia Bank Building Transformed a Multi-Million Dollar Reveal at The Ritz-Carlton

a storied hotel on the Avenue of the Arts, has unveiled a yearlong, multi-million dollar renewal project. Helmed by architect and interior designer Wimberly Interiors, the updates to the hotel include all new guest rooms and meeting spaces, a refreshed lobby experience and public spaces along with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 24 June, 2016 4:58 pm

Saudia to fly to Munich starting July 4

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has completed all arrangements to fly to Munich (Munchen) – capital of the state of Bavaria, in southeastern Germany – on July 4. The national carrier will be operating five flights weekly between Riyadh and the German city. This will be the second...

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