Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 8:10 am

Saudia placed at No. 8 among Top 15 in world

Saudi Arabian Airlines or Saudia has emerged eighth among the top 15 carriers in the world by the International Air Transpwort Association (IATA). The ratings were based on rapid travel procedures, which involve developing self-service automated systems at airports and easing regulations to save...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 5:38 am

FRHI Hotels & Resorts IS SET TO BOOST its MIDDLE EAST PORTFOLIO

Heading into 2016, FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), the parent company of luxury and upscale hotel brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is planning to expand and amplify its presence in the Middle East, including the Kingdom of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 March, 2016 2:40 am

Turkish Airlines Brought “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Premiere to New York City

  Turkish Airlines, the official airline partner of Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated action adventure Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, sponsored the film’s world premiere in New York City, which took place on Sunday, March 20, at the world famous Radio City Music...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 March, 2016 12:14 pm

Tarfeeh Fakieh Hosts Children from The Help Center at Al Shallal Theme Park

A group of around 250 children with intellectual disabilities enjoyed a wonderful time at Al Shallal Theme Park, Fakieh Aquarium and Fakieh Planetarium, where they had fun while learning about the marine life of the Red Sea and the planets in vastness of the universe.   Hosted by Tarfeeh ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 March, 2016 12:09 pm

Turkish Airlines inaugurates its first flight to Ivano Frankivsk (Ukraine)

With existing services to Kiev, Odessa, Dneprepetrovsk, Lvov, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Turkish Airlines now adds Ivano Frankivsk, one of the largest cities in Ukraine to its expanding network.    Beginning from 30th March, Ivano Frankivsk flights will be operated 7 times...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 March, 2016 8:34 am

ETIHAD ENHANCES MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY WITH AUTOMATED TOOL CONTROL SYSTEM

Etihad Airways Engineering has enhanced its aircraft maintenance capability with a new Automated Tool Control (ATC) system which provides engineers with greater tool access, handling and traceability, and eliminates the risk of tools being lost in critical aircraft systems during...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 March, 2016 7:28 am

Climate not a hindrance for MENA amusement industry: Falaknaz

Hot weather conditions do not affect MENA’s entertainment and amusement industry any more according to Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo Consults (IEC) and organizer of the Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) show. GCC is set to witness a rise in tourism, with ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 March, 2016 2:11 am

Oman Air AGM Hear Positive Results

Oman Air’s shareholders today received positive financial results for 2015 at the airline’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held at Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat.    Oman Air’s Chairman, His Excellency Darwish Bin Ismail Bin Ali Al Balushi, provided ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 20 March, 2016 1:15 pm

Rotana expands footprint in GCC with the opening of Downtown Rotana in Bahrain

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, today launched its newest property in Bahrain – the five-star hotel Downtown Rotana, which was inaugurated by H.E. Zayed R. Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 20 March, 2016 3:09 am

Riyadh Spring Festival attracts 150,000 visitors

More than 150,000 people have visited the Riyadh Spring Festival during its first two days. Organized by the Riyadh municipality, the festival, which is being held in two places in the capital, was inaugurated by Riyadh Mayor Ibrahim bin Mohammed Sultan on Monday. The venues of the show are...

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