UK hotel linen supplier opens Dubai office

UK-based textiles group Vision Support Services has announced the opening of a sales office and... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 30 - 2013 at 07:17

Saudi Arabia dismisses exit/re-entry fee increase rumours

The Saudi Passport Department has denied rumours about raising the exit/re-entry fees, and said... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, January 29 - 2013 at 05:43

Travel brand loyalty declining, says Deloitte

According to a study by global consultancy Deloitte, consumer loyalty to travel brands has... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, January 28 - 2013 at 06:05

Saudi Haj ministry renames Haj missions abroad

The Saudi Haj ministry has decided to rename its Haj missions abroad to differentiate between... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, January 27 - 2013 at 05:19

Accor aims to raise Saudi women employment in hospitality sector to 35%

According to a study by French hotel group, Accor, women in senior managerial positions in hotels... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, January 26 - 2013 at 06:04

Shurooq launches three double-decker city tour buses

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has rolled out three City Sightseeing... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 23 - 2013 at 05:30

Amman hotels register 16% YTD rise in occupancy in November

According to a report by Ernst and Young Middle East, occupancy rates registered in November 2012... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, January 23 - 2013 at 05:29

Egypt's 2012 tourist numbers up 17%

Egyptian tourism minister Hisham Zaazou has said the country has recorded a 17% increase in... Read full article »
Egypt: Wednesday, January 23 - 2013 at 05:29

Anantara to open hotel on Palm Jumeirah

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced plans to open its first hotel in Dubai on the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 22 - 2013 at 11:05

Mövenpick to open sixth property in Dubai before year-end

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of a new hotel in the Al Mamzar area of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 22 - 2013 at 06:33

Abu Dhabi's Yas Waterworld opened

Farah Leisure Parks Management, a subsidiary of Aldar Properties, has announced the opening of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 21 - 2013 at 04:43

Alila delays opening of Oman property until 2014

Singapore-based Alila Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first hotel in Oman has... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, January 20 - 2013 at 04:30

QE2 to be converted in to luxurious floating hotel

Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is set to be moved to Drydocks World Dubai for classification checks... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, January 19 - 2013 at 01:53

Jordanian tourism sector generated $3.5bn last year

The Jordanian central bank has said the country's tourism sector generated $3.5bn (around JD2.... Read full article »
Jordan: Thursday, January 17 - 2013 at 04:48

UAE, Saudi Arabia best growth markets in 2013: IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has said Saudi Arabia and the UAE are two markets... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 17 - 2013 at 04:48