Braemar Golf managed facility Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club in Oman hosted UK tour operator Group Golf.  The group played the three grass golf courses in Muscat at Ghalla Valley, Al Mouj and Muscat Hills. Michael Braidwood operations director of Braemar Golf said: “Inbound tourists are essential to the success and ...

Middle East, May 19, 2013

HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) recently met up with consul general of Kyrgyz Republic, HE Kuban Omuraliev in Sharjah. Noman lauded efforts of UAE Government for rapid development of infrastructure in the country while at the same time stressing on Sharjah's own ...

Middle East, May 19, 2013

Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced the opening of first Days Inn hotel in Saudi Arabia.  The 56-room Days Hotel Olaya in Riyadh is the first of 10 Days Inn hotels planned in the country as part of an exclusive development agreement announced late last year with Riyada International Hotels and Resorts. Eric ...

Middle East, May 19, 2013

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Emirates recently announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to receipt of foreign government operating authority.  Under the expanded agreement, JetBlue will place its airline code on all flights currently operated by Emirates between the ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013

The inaugural flight of Etihad Airways to Amsterdam took off recently from Abu Dhabi airport.  The launch of the service marks an important development in the strategic partnership between Etihad Airways and KLM. The new daily service between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam will ensure the two airlines will offer a combined ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013

Al Waleed hospitality, the hospitality sector of Al Waleed Investment Group recently acquired a luxury hotel apartment in Al Barsha. The Al Waleed Palace Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha consists of 64 units comprising of one and two bedrooms.  Mohammed Abdul Razak Al-Mutawa, CEO, UAE businessman and chairman of the board ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013

Wyndham Hotel Group announced plans for the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in UAE following the signing of an agreement with Sigma III Limited. Currently under development, the Wyndham Dubai Marina is expected to open within the next three years with 497 guest rooms including 251 suites.  The hotel will ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013

SKAI Holdings unveiled plans for its new US$1bn hotel and furnished residences project on the Palm Jumeirah.  The development will be operated by Viceroy Hotel and Resorts. This would mark the Group’s foray into Dubai and second in UAE alongside the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. Construction has begun, with completion and ...

Middle East, May 16, 2013