Tourism & Hospitality Industry Gathers to Debate How the Sector's Skills Gaps Can Be Addressed

Key industry professionals, government officials and academics will gather this week to discuss the existing and emerging skills gaps within the UAE’s tourism and hospitality industry.

The"...

Elaf Bakkah Hotel comes under spotlight at Arabian Travel Market 2013

As part of its efforts to support the further growth of the Saudi tourism sector, a delegation from Elaf Group headed by company President Ziyad bin Mahfouz recently joined other distinguished tourism and hospitality services organizations in Dubai to participate again in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) event.

"The Elaf Group has been able to achieve...

Fraser Suites Dubai Awarded Dubai’s Leading Serviced Apartments by World Travel Awards 2013

Fraser Suites Dubai has been named Dubai’s Leading Serviced Apartments by the World Travel Awards 2013 for its Gold-Standard service excellence in the emirate’s extended stay market, as announced at a gala ceremony here recently.

Egypt tourism still struggling despite upswing: Industry insiders

Local tourism industry insiders are not impressed with the recent pick-up in touristic activity recently trumpeted by Egyptian Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou.

Last week, Zaazou announced that the number of tourists visiting Egypt had reached some 2.86 million in the first quarter of 2013"...

Al-Futtaim Travel wins 'UAE's Leading Travel Agency 2013' award

The Al-Futtaim Group company emerged with honours against many industry leaders including Orient Travel, Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau, Salem Travel Agency, Al Rais Holidays, Omeir Travel Agency and Safar Travel & Tourism.

"Winning this award against stringent criteria reiterates Al-Futtaim Travel's market leading position as we strive to continuously...

New ‘House of Häagen-Dazs’ campaign launches with Bradley Cooper

Luxury ice cream brand, Häagen-Dazs, announces today the launch of a new campaign across all of its key markets. The campaign -- its largest campaign ever -- captures the sensual, yet sophisticated essence of Häagen-Dazs. The campaign establishes the “House of Häagen-Dazs”"...

The Domain Bahrain to Open in September 2013

The Domain Hotels showcased their ground breaking “hotel-club concept” at the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s leading travel and tourism exhibition.

In September 2013, the group will launch its first property in Bahrain, designed to offer a “socially charged members club” with"......

“Summer Is Dubai”: Dubai’s Answer for an Eventful Family Summer Holiday

• Fun filled Summer season from 7th June to 7th September packed with family attractions, special offers and world-class events
• Children below 12 years can stay for free at leading hotels

Dubai recently announced the launch of its summer campaign under the slogan"...

Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group Announce the Third Zone of Their IMG Theme Park; ‘the Lost Valley’

Featuring the world of the extinct; Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group (IMG Group) have announced the next eye-catching partnership for the IMG Theme Park; ‘The Lost Valley’. This reinvigorated land of dinosaurs is a designed Intellectual Property exclusively created for the"...

Dubai gives Justine Bieber fans a second chance

Teen superstar Justin Bieber is now set to wow his legion of ‘Beliebers’ from around the region for a second successive night on 5th May in view of the overwhelming demand for tickets for his debut appearance in Dubai at the Sevens Stadium.