Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 September, 2015 3:53 am

UAE themepark operators can replicate their concepts worldwide through ‘franchise business model’: Falaknaz

Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of IEC and organiser of the DEAL show, stated that the themepark operators in UAE can replicate their success stories in other parts of the globe by using the ‘franchise business model’. This is a great way to establish UAE as a global leader within the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 September, 2015 1:51 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND AIR SERBIA TO HELP REVIVE SERBIA’S HISTORIC HORSE RACING LEGACY

Etihad Airways has announced the signing of a joint agreement with AD Zobnatica and Air Serbia to sponsor a prestigious horse racing event, Prince Paul’s Cup – Zobnatica 2015, which will take place for the first time at the Zobnatica Hippodrome on 13 September 2015.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 5 September, 2015 10:13 am

Guide to Choose the Right Travel Bag (from American Tourister)

As wonderful as it is, traveling can become a stressful experience if not properly planned. A sure way to decrease the stress whilst traveling is to ensure one is using the best travel luggage suited to the needs of the travel. Among the biggest challenges that most travelers face is how to fit...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 5 September, 2015 2:51 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS BECOMES FOUNDING MEMBER OF UAE BUSINESS COUNCIL IN INDIA

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been announced as one of the  Founding members of the UAE Business Council in India, formed under the able leadership of H.E. Saed Mohammed Saed Al Muhairi, Charge de Affairs, Embassy of UAE.   The council was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 September, 2015 1:25 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

Etihad Airways has appointed Sajida Ismail as Vice President Service and Hospitality to lead service design and development of the hospitality culture across all areas of the business.   Reporting to Shane O’Hare, Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President Marketing, Ms Ismail...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 September, 2015 2:52 pm

UAE SPA TOURISM FORECAST TO DOUBLE BY 2017

A report published by Euromonitor International for The Leisure Show Dubai 2015 reveals that the UAE spa market is booming with revenues of US $411 million forecast for 2015, while the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reports the UAE is leading spa tourism in the Middle East and North Africa with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 September, 2015 9:53 am

FAIRMONT THE PALM CELEBRATES BRAZIL INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN FREVO

The 7th of September of every year marks Brazil Independence Day and while it’s being officially celebrated only for one day, Fairmont The Palm decided to spread the happy Latin atmosphere in Dubai for five days – from 3rd to 7th September 2015 in the Brazilian restaurant...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 September, 2015 4:41 am

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas Reaches Agreement To Operate Popular Twelve-Screen Cineplex at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Majid Al Futtaim’s VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim - the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure group across the Middle East and North Africa - has today announced the unveiling of the new VOX Cineplex as part of its robust expansion plans for the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 September, 2015 12:27 pm

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS CELEBRATES MILESTONE OPENING OF SHERATON BUCHAREST HOTEL

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced its market entry in Romania with the opening of the Sheraton® Bucharest Hotel, centrally located in one of the most charming cities in central Europe. In partnership with S.C. Grand Plaza Hotel S.A., the milestone debut builds upon the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 September, 2015 12:12 pm

FUN IS ON THE MENU WITH NEW HOLIDAY INN® KIDS’ MENU

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has partnered with Nutrition Australia to launch a newly-created Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts Kids’ Menu, across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. Featuring flavourful and playfully presented dishes to appeal to small ones’ ...

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