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		<title>Oman Air expands long-haul fleet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oman Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for three new A330-300 aircraft, as it seeks to expand its long-haul operations. The Muscat-based national carrier currently operates seven A330s &#8211; four smaller A330-200s, seating 216 passengers, and three larger A330-300s offering 230 seats. The new A330-300s are likely to be configured in a similar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dubai heads for Dh1bn cruise industry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dubai’s director of cruise tourism Jamal Humaid Al Falasi has said he expects the country’s cruise industry to be worth Dh1bn by 2020. The executive from the Department of Tourism was speaking onboard the Royal Caribbean ship Mariner of the Seas as it made its maiden call into the area. “We are still very much [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.traveldailymedia.com/154835/dubai-heads-for-dh1bn-cruise-industry</link>
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		<title>Oman Air orders Airbus A330s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oman Air has placed an order for three Airbus A330-300 wide-bodied aircraft. The aircraft will be operated on long-haul routes and amounts to an US718.2 million investment. “The efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our in-service A330’s already make The Pillar of Oman Air’s long haul operations,” said Wayne Pearce, CEO of Oman Air. “This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.traveldailymedia.com/154805/oman-air-orders-airbus-a330s</link>
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		<title>Etihad recruits airberlin pilots</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Etihad Airways has announced the recruitment of more than 50 pilots from its partner airline, airberlin. The pilot transfers began in April 2013, when the first batch of six Boeing 737-rated first officers arrived in Abu Dhabi to start training for the B777. Upon completion of the programme, the pilots will undertake line training on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oman Air invests in staff training</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oman Air has increased its commitment to staff development, spending OMR2 million (US$5.2m) on training so far in 2013, following a OMR3.3m injection over the previous two years. In addition, the Omani national carrier has approved plans to fund full scholarships for 100 employees, enabling them to improve their academic qualifications in a range of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One and Only Resort planned for Jeddah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kerzner International Holdings Limited has entered into an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company in partnership with Saudi Oger, to develop and operate a new One&#38;Only resort in Jeddah on the Red Sea.  The hotel will boast approximately 150 guest rooms, suites and villas plus a health spa. The resort will target both business and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Al Sufouh Tram soon in Dubai</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Al Sufouh Tram system was designed to be an integral part of the Dubai transport network, linking Dubai Metro and Palm Monorail and running along Al Sufouh Road and Jumeirah Beach Road from Mall of the Emirates at one end to the Dubai Marina at the other end.  The planning and construction of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.traveldailymedia.com/154673/al-sufouh-tram-soon-in-dubai</link>
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		<title>Doha improves convention ranking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Doha strengthened its ranking as popular convention destinations as the city moved up by 49 positions to the 111thposition with Florence, Riga and San Juan.  This list includes over 360 participating cities in the recently released ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) 2012 Country and City Rankings. The rankings are based on the number of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.traveldailymedia.com/154670/doha-improves-convention-ranking</link>
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		<title>IHG announces first Staybridge Suites in KSA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) recently signed an agreement with Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC to open a 200-key Staybridge Suites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge Suites property, offering an extended stay experience in the region.  Staybridge Suites Hira Street will form part of Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC&#8217;s mixed-used development including retail [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.traveldailymedia.com/154667/ihg-announces-first-staybridge-suites-in-ksa</link>
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		<title>Seychelles, Qatar discuss business opportunities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tourism business opportunities were discussed at a recent meeting by minister Alain St Ange, the Seychelles minister of tourism and culture and Akbar Al-Bakar, CEO of Qatar Airways.  This was the first opportunity for minister Alain St Ange and CEO of Qatar Airways to discuss what was seen as challenges facing Qatar Airways on their [...]]]></description>
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