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Tourism & Hospitality
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism believes improved connections to Dubai and Doha will accelerate Salalah’s position as a leisure destination for the GCC and northern European markets
earlier this month
May 6, 2013 Arabian Travel Market, Dubai, UAE - Salalah, Oman’s southern capital, is seeing record tourism investment and visitor arrivals with International Air Transport Data (IATA) showing a 25 per cent rise in air passenger arrivals in 2012. This summer sees a boost in non-stop... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AGAIN NAMED MIDDLE EAST’S LEADING AIRLINE
earlier this month
Etihad Airways has received the prestigious title of Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East, for a remarkable seventh consecutive year. The accolade was one of three awards won by the national airline of the United Arab Emirates during the black tie ... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Air travel must be easily accessible — experts
earlier this month
Experts from the travel and tourism industry are calling out for the introduction of measures that create easier access to travel worldwide during a session at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference on Sunday. The global travel and tourism industry contributes massively to the global... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Air travel must be easily accessible — experts
earlier this month
Experts from the travel and tourism industry are calling out for the introduction of measures that create easier access to travel worldwide during a session at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference on Sunday. The global travel and tourism industry contributes massively to the global... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
ROSEWOOD CORNICHE HOSTS FAM TRIP FOR GCC TRAVEL AGENTS
earlier this month
Jeddah, KSA, 5 May, 2013: Jeddah’s magnificent Rosewood Hotels and Resorts in Saudi Arabia recently hosted a group of travel agents from Kuwait and Qatar visiting the Kingdom on a five day familiarisation (FAM) trip. Organised by Rosewood Corniche and its sister property Al ... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Even urbanites can navigate a park like Yosemite
earlier this month
We had been traveling for hours — six by plane from Philadelphia to San Francisco, then nearly four more in a car through city, suburbs, farmland and forest — when we glimpsed our reward from a turnout in the mountain road. The vista of Yosemite Valley stunned me: a majestic ... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Travel Postcard : 48 hours in Amsterdam
earlier this month
There’s plenty to see and do in this compact city where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most out of a weekend trip. FRIDAY 5 p.m. - If you arrive by train at... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Emaar unveils Vida Hotels and Resorts
earlier this month
5 May 2013 Emaar on Saturday unveiled a brand-new approach to inspired living by launching Vida Hotels and Resorts, targeting young business and leisure travellers. The new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers now have a hotel brand tailored just for them... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO INCREASE NEW YORK CAPACITY WITH BOEING-777 AIRCRAFT
earlier this month
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will bring greater capacity to its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and New York with a Wi-Fi-enabled Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route from June 1, 2013. The three-class aircraft will offer a total 328 seats,... Full story
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Tourism & Hospitality
Arabian Travel Market highlights next decade of opportunity for region
earlier this month
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, opens in Dubai today, Monday 6th May, as it prepares to celebrate its 20th edition and welcome over 2,500 exhibitors from 87 countries with exhibition floor space sold out at over 22,000 square... Full story



