Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 12:23 am

Sharjah the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015

Sharjah has been selected as the recipient of the Capital of Arab Tourism Award for 2015 during the 15th session of The Arab Council of Tourism ministers in Cairo on October 18, 2012. The Capital of Arab Tourism is only awarded to a destination after it demonstrates that it meets specific criteria...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 12:19 am

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing tighten grip on In-Port Race Series with second in Sanya

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the UAE capital’s entrant into the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) - extended its lead in the In-Port Series with a second place finish in the Sanya In-Port Race in China on Saturday.The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi)-backed crew made it...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 12:15 am

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort lines up Chinese New Year celebrations

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco’s leading resort, has lined up huge celebrations for the Chinese New Year (CNY) from February 16 to 22, as part of a strategy to boost footfall of Chinese tour groups, ahead of Morroco’s plans to lift visa requirements for Chinese tourists and allowing...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 7 February, 2015 9:01 am

Family tourism is expected to reach $181 billion by 2018, UAE the second globally

- Tamani Marina develops its operations in family tourism in the United Arab EmiratesTamani Marina Hotel Dubai is getting ready to launch new services and offers this year, and to participate in many charitable works and voluntary initiatives that earned several awards and comply with the large ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 February, 2015 1:37 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS WINS 2015 AIRLINE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Etihad Airways has been presented with the 2015 Airline of the Year award by leading IFEC and cabin technology magazine Inflight, published by HMG Aerospace. The Inflight awards ceremony took place at the Aircraft Interiors Middle East expo held in Dubai this week. The awards are judged by an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 6 February, 2015 1:20 am

Meraas Launches Revolutionary Urban Lifestyle Destination ‘BOXPARK’

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company with operations and assets in the UAE and overseas, announced the launch of its all-new outdoor urban lifestyle concept, BOXPARK - inspired by functional design and urban renewal projects that combine the finest in modern architecture through the aesthetics of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 February, 2015 2:58 pm

20th anniversary of Gulfood: France will be there! 8 - 12 February 2015 - Dubai

Over the years, France Pavilion has increased. Today, and for the 20th anniversary, the French pavilion will present no fewer than a hundred French companies, an exceptional record for an exceptional anniversary: 1,300 square meters, 72 French food & beverage companies, 28 French foodservice...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 February, 2015 8:29 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT GUEST SERVICES

Etihad Airways has appointed Linda Celestino as the airline’s Vice President Guest Services. Ms Celestino has more than 25 years’ experience in the airline industry having held senior positions in her native Australia and the Middle East, as well as being President of the New York-based Airline ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 February, 2015 1:29 am

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum awards winners of Dubai Shopping Festival 2015 Media Awards

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), honoured the winners of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2015 Media Awards at a ceremony on February 4 that was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 3:02 pm

Celebrity Chefs From Across the Middle East Set to Cook Up a Storm at Dubai Food Festival 2015

Visitors to Dubai in February will be able to rub shoulders with their favourite celebrity chefs at Dubai Food Festival, which takes place from 6-28 February at various locations across the city.As part of the delicious and diverse events lined up for the 2015 edition, Dubai Food Festival has...

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