Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 April, 2016 3:15 am

Old Jeddah buildings to be torn down

Dilapidated buildings in the south and north of Jeddah in an area of 500,000 square meters are set for demolition because they pose a threat to people’s lives. The municipality has served notices to the owners and residents of these buildings to evacuate the premises, an official committee...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 April, 2016 3:14 am

Turkish Airlines and Plug and Play are announcing a new collaboration on innovation

Plug and Play is nurturing innovation in a wide range of industries, while Turkish Airlines has a deeper focus on innovations in travel sector. Travel & Hospitality Program aims to discover, support, and scale technologies that are defining the future of travel and hospitality. In parallel ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 April, 2016 1:50 am

Oman Air And SATS Form Cargo Handling Joint Venture In Oman

Oman Air SAOC (Oman Air) and SATS Ltd. (SATS), through its wholly-owned subsidiary SATS Investments Ptd Ltd, today signed a joint venture agreement for cargo handling at Muscat International Airport.    Under the agreement, Oman Air will transfer its cargo handling business and related ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 April, 2016 6:09 am

The results of the 2016 Air Transport News Awards were announced: Success for Turkish Companies!

As the only international prizes that award all the main categories of the air transport industry, 2016 Air Transport News Awards Ceremony took place in Mozart Residence, Salzburg. Turkish Airlines and its sub-brands were again among the winners. Turkish Airlines has been awarded "Airline of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 2 April, 2016 5:18 am

10th Sharjah Food Festival kicks off at four tourist destinations in Sharjah

The 10th edition of Sharjah Food Festival, organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), kicked off the day before yesterday (Thursday) in four of the emirate’s premier tourist destinations, including Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Montazah and Heart of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 1 April, 2016 7:11 am

Turkish Airlines inaugurates its direct flights to Dubrovnik (Crotia)

With existing service to Zagreb, Turkish Airlines now adds Dubrovnik, one of the largest cities in Crotia to its expanding network.    Beginning from 10th May, Dubrovnik flights will be operated 3 times weekly.   Introductory trip fares are available from Istanbul to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 1 April, 2016 6:05 am

hellofood Leads the Way in Online Food Ordering

 hellofood, the leading online food delivery marketplace in the Middle East, was ranked as the number one app in the food and beverage category in at least seven countries including Saudi Arabia, by both Android and Apple stores. In 2015, hellofood has increased its focus on mobile, and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 3:50 pm

International Dairy Queen, Inc. Opens First DQ Grill & Chill® Restaurant in Jordan

The Dairy Queen® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant at Abdoun Circle in Amman, Jordan. The opening of this location in Jordan represents the latest country outside of the United States with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 3:07 pm

Hilton Worldwide Unveils Brand New Hotel In Egypt

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announces the official opening of Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch. The hotel marks Hilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) 18th in Egypt, showcasing the company’s commitment to expanding its operations and further strengthening its presence in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 2:43 pm

EQUITY INVESTMENT MODEL ‘PROTECTS AND PROMOTES COMPETITION’, SAYS ETIHAD AIRWAYS CHIEF

Etihad Airways’ equity investment model has created a new force in global air travel, which protects and promotes competition, said the airline’s President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, in a speech in Melbourne today.   Speaking at the City Business Luncheon at...

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