Month: October 2019
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Swiss-Belhotel International at ‘MEASA 2019’
DUBAI — Priyanka Kapoor, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for the Middle East and Africa at Swiss-Belhotel International joined a panel discussion today on ‘how sharing economy is disrupting the norm’ at the Travel Tech Show MEASA 2019. Commenting on adopting alternative travel, accommodation and activity products into the customer facing shelf, Priyanka said…
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AHIC 2020 to challenge traditional hotel investment mindset
AHIC 2020 Advisory Board DUBAI — 16th edition of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), to be held on April 14-16, 2020 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, will explore how the Middle East’s hospitality industry can harness the opportunities afforded by the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) in its bid to “transform tomorrow”. In light of…
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Middle East hotel industry set for crucial talks
DUBAI – Hotel industry leaders from across the Middle East will gather in Dubai for talks on how to shape the industry in 2020 and beyond. Under the umbrella of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) it has been announced that the Revenue Optimisation Conference (ROC) 2019 will take place on December 4…
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Ascott concludes successful Saudi Arabia Roadshow
DUBAI – The Ascott Limited this week hosted its annual KSA Roadshow at two of its properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ascott Sari Jeddah and Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh. The events formed part of Ascott’s ongoing efforts across its KSA cluster – including four properties in Jeddah, one in Riyadh and one that…
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Saudia Cargo receives EU GDP certificate from SGS
Cargo EU GDP Certificate JEDDAH — The global certification leader SGS has issued Saudia Cargo the certificate of European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) in the sector of pharmaceuticals. The certificate marks a new achievement for Saudia Cargo and a well-deserved recognition of its high-quality storing and transporting services of pharmaceuticals and medical cargoes.…
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Explore the Maldivian Seas Onboard Rania, the new Luxury Yacht of Velaa Private Isl
Dubai – Velaa Private Island, one of the most coveted escape destinations on the planet, is offering a new luxury experience with Rania, a 60-foot luxury Princess S60 yacht. Guests can charter Rania, one of the first in the sport collection launched by Princess earlier this year, for an unforgettable excursion to neighbouring islands, while…
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Accor gathers gender-equality leaders in Dubai to mark the one-year anniversary of RiiSE
RIISE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS GENDER PARITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE REGIONAL AND GLOBAL WORKPLACE Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, has brought together regional and global gender-equality leaders for a high-level conference in Dubai to mark the one-year anniversary of its gender parity and diversity in the workplace initiative, RiiSE. The international RiiSE network, launched in…
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COFE App Evaluation Surges to USD 25 Million in 6 Months
KUWAIT – : COFE App, the coffee-centric marketplace app announced today that it successfully raised seven figures Series A funding without disclosing the exact amount of the investment, after receiving a valuation of USD 25 million by top private sector firms. COFE App’s series A funding round has added a stellar consortium of regional and…
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Uganda Offers Exclusive Coffee Tours for Middle Eastern Coffee Enthusiasts.
Dubai : With the start of summer holidays, coffee enthusiasts from The Middle East region have a fantastic opportunity to visit Uganda and experience at first hand a comprehensive Coffee tour. The tour will include an introduction on coffee farming, a visit to the processing plants and the source of the coffee beans, a tour…
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An epitome of a Saudi female millennial racing against time to earn her passion
Hana Al Badr RIYADH — In a media roundtable held at a Starbucks café in Riyadh, we met a girl in her twenties wearing a tennis cap. She introduced herself as Hana Al Badr, an area manager. In a chat with Hana, she said: “I had a chance to work for Starbucks. I never hesitated…