Middle East
Escape it or embrace it: How to watch or avoid the World Cup while in Dubai
As the FIFA World Cup 2018 kicks off on June 14, football fans in Dubai will keep their eyes peeled on where to watch the games. But we know not everyone is excited about the football frenzy – so we’ve got both bases covered.
Swiss-Belhotel reveals ambitious global plan with up to 70 hotels in the pipeline
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed its ambitious expansion plan of launching at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide in the next few years.
Why don’t people in Middle East trust the biggest OTA in the world?
Booking.com is the top travel site in Middle East, but many people still won’t buy from them.
Mövenpick to raise its fourth flag in Tunisia with upscale takeover
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage an existing property in the Mediterranean coastal city of Sfax,
Who leads the procession of the Middle East’s $4.5bn destination wedding industry?
Weddings are big business, you could even call them the big business of big days. No matter which country you are from, the celebration of a couple’s romantic love is a central part of the community.
Delta Airlines makes a comeback in India
Delta Airlines will fly the Indian skies again after its four-year hiatus. Delta announced on Thursday that it will start flying nonstop from the US to Mumbai in 2019.
IHG seizes Saudi’s strong tourism sector with Crowne Plaza Riyadh
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, its 32nd property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Jumeirah Group adds another icon to the Saadiyat Island
The Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hotel company, announced the opening of its latest property on an island of world-class leisure - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort.
Park Inn by Radisson plants its roots in Zambia’s largest city
Radisson Hospitality is adding a new territory to its expanding portfolio with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia.
AVANI cuts to the chase, moves front desks closer to extinction
Catering to modern travellers who want bookings and check-ins fast and done online, AVANI Hotels & Resorts has introduced online pre-arrival check-ins at its properties worldwide.
Chinese tech giant Tencent inks deal with Dubai officials to promote smart tourism
Tencent, the tech conglomerate responsible for WeChat and other top mobile apps, has signed a deal with Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing to spearhead smart tourism and enhance Dubai’s reputation as a preferred destination.
US and UAE reach open skies agreement amid unfair practices dispute
It is now “business as usual” in the skies, according to the officials, as United States and United Arab Emirates airlines
Two new Rotana properties arrive in the European side of Istanbul
Rotana, a hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey has opened to new hotels in Istanbul, in partnership with Mar Yapi, a Turkish real estate development company.
Gateway Gulf highlights the strength of Bahrain’s real estate and tourism sectors
Gateway Gulf highlights the opportunities for private sector investment across Bahrain’s thriving hospitality, retail and real estate sectors.
Thailand second favourite destination in Muslim tourism market set to reach US$300 billion
Repeating its performance from last year and 2016 as runners-up in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) most Muslim-friendly travel destination -- outside of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) – Thailand has compounded its attraction to Muslim travellers by retaining its spot on the podium next to first placed Singapore in 2018.
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