Year: 2019
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Rendez-vous with Cheese of Europe in Riyadh!
JEDDAH — The French Dairy Board (CNIEL), together with the European Union, have launched a 3-year program to highlight EU cheese in Saudi Arabia. Its first activities took place this November with exclusive events in Riyadh. Last Oct. 31, Francois Robin – Awarded one of the Best Cheesemonger in France – was traveling to Riyadh to…
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Leading technology solution providers to meet for hospitality industry
DUBAI — HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels, organized by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism, will bring together over 2,000 hospitality professionals, 100 plus exhibitors and 30 plus leading thought leaders from across the region. The mega event will be held this…
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New 5-star hotel tower in Madinah to be developed
RIYADH — The General Authority for Awqaf has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Dur Hospitality that aims to establish a private company tasked with developing a 5-star hotel tower in the central area of Madinah. The memorandum was signed by Sultan Bin Bader Al-Otaibi, CEO of Dur Hospitality; and Haitham Bin Mohammed Al-Fayez, CEO…
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After String of Profit Woe, MENA GOPPAR Jumps in September
Middle East and North Africa hoteliers have cause for celebration in September. After 12 consecutive months of year-over-year profit decline, GOPPAR in the region was up 10.9% in the month, buoyed by a 4.9 percentage-point rise in occupancy and an uptick in food & beverage revenue, according to data from HotStats. RevPAR in the month…
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL TO MANAGE LUXURY HOTEL ON LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Dubai— Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today that it will manage and re-brand an existing hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland (locally known as Lake Luzern). The property is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern at the end of 2020. The iconic Hotel Palace Luzern first opened in…
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UAE dairy imports from Ireland top AED113 million in first half of the year
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31st October 2019: Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has announced a record AED113 million in Irish dairy exports to the UAE in the first half of 2019, and an 80% increase in dairy exports from Ireland to the UAE between 2010 and 2018. The announcement comes as a cohort of…
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Organic Drip Announces the Launch of the Newest USDA Certified Organic Café in Riyadh
Riyadh, October 30, 2019 — Organic Drip, an American Coffee company, has launched their first shop in Riyadh. Set on a busy bustling street of Al-Sahafa, this coffee shop has the allure of tranquility. Customers can enjoy the serenity and ambiance of the brick walls within the cafe that strongly represent New York City. With…
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Royal Villa: A spectacular setting meets royal treatment in secluded enclave of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Dead Sea, Jordan – Stunning vistas over the awe-inspiring Dead Sea, suite-style elegance, private facilities and butler service await guests checking into the Royal Villa at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. The famed Jordanian resort nestling on the famous Dead Sea coast 400 metres below sea level offers a number of accommodation options, though…
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Emirates to Increase Visitors from the Middle East
DUBAI_- To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Emirates on October 30th, 2019 to jointly promote Japan as a destination of choice for travelers from the Middle East seeking authentic, unique and luxurious experiences. The multi-faceted promotional campaign will…
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Taylor Wimpey España launches boutique Sun Valley golf development at prestigious La Cala resort
23 apartments to offer best prices in La Cala Golf resort Homes to benefit from south-facing terraces, panoramic views and ‘total living’ concept Residents awarded discount ‘privilege card’ for La Cala’s golf, spa, restaurant, tennis and football offering Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has announced the launch of its latest development – 23 two- and…