Year: 2019
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Construction of The Mandarin Oriental Muscat begins
MUSCAT – The Mandarin Oriental, Muscat – Oman’s most anticipated new luxury destination – took a major step forward today as main construction works officially commenced on site. Senior executives from Eagle Hills Muscat, a partnership between Eagle Hills Abu Dhabi and Izz International, broke ground on the flagship project, which will bring one of…
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Al Raha Beach Hotel unveils its exquisite wedding package
Abu Dhabi– Al Raha Beach Hotel, a 5-star beachfront property in Abu Dhabi, unveils its exquisite wedding package, rewarding couples with a chance to commence their journey together and celebrate their most special day with their friends and loved ones at royal standards. The package includes a wide range of benefits that go into creating…
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Nespresso unveils new Vertuo coffee system
JEDDAH — Nespresso, the world pioneer of portioned coffee, has introduced the revolutionary Vertuo coffee system to the Middle East at a touch of a button and with registered trademark half spherical capsules At Nespresso’s 2019 premier evening, inspiration and innovation were brought together in the presence of various media, social media and coffee lovers,…
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Saudi hotel sector to gain from tourist visa program
MADINAH — Millennium Taiba and Al Aqeeq, 5-star hotels at the heart of Madinah, are strongly optimistic about the demand to be created post the launch of the new tourist visa program in the kingdom Saudi Arabia. Initially available to the US, British and EU’s Schengen zone, tourists from 49 countries will be eligible for…
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Millennium Atria Business Bay wins “Leading Hotel Residences in UAE” at Arabian Travel Awards
Dubai – Millennium Atria Business Bay, a deluxe serviced residence complex located in Business Bay, has won the “Leading Hotel Residences, UAE” award at the Arabian Travel Awards 2019. The award recognizes the unique personality and flair of Millennium Atria Business Bay and its commitment to providing the best services for both business and leisure…
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SAUDIA receives its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
SAUDIA welcomes its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner JEDDAH – Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at a special ceremony at the new Terminal 1 of Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Monday, welcomed its first 787-10 Dreamliner, which will play a key role in the airline’s fleet…
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Shawarmer marks 20th year by opening 100th restaurant
RIYADH — The Shawarmer restaurant group celebrated its 20th anniversary this week with the opening of its 100th location, marking a three-year aggressive expansion strategy that saw the company more than double the size of its operation. Shawarmer, owned by Innovative Foods Holding, is one of the largest and fastest growing Saudi owned and operated…
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Four Seasons at Kingdom Centre has new director of Food & Beverage
Leonardo Concezzi RIYADH — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has announced the appointment of Leonardo Concezzi as Director of Food & Beverage. The Italian-born culinary master will lead and oversee all daily operations and management of the Hotel’s three distinct dining restaurants, together with its sizeable banquet operations. With a career spanning three…
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Seera Group DMC partner for ‘Winter at Tantora
ALULA — The Royal Commission for AlUla announced Wednesday that Seera Group, the region’s leading provider of travel and tourism services, has been appointed as the key Destination Management Company (DMC) for the second season of Winter at Tantora, a timeless festival in a timeless place named AlUla, a cultural and historical destination that is…
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Mideast travel & tourism industry to hike spending on IoT by 22% by 2022
JEDDAH — The Middle East’s travel and tourism industry is expected to increase its spending on Internet of Things (IoT) technology by 22% by 2022, according to data published ahead of the inaugural edition of Travel Forward, which will take place alongside Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020 at Dubai World Trade Centre on April 19…