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Shurooq, GHM sign Al Bait Sharjah management deal

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 11 - 2013 at 02:07

Rotana opens first hotel in Bahrain

UAE-based Rotana Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its first property in Bahrain... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, April 10 - 2013 at 08:28

UAE tourism sector set for more growth in 2013

According to a study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism in the UAE is growing... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 10 - 2013 at 08:28

Saudi Arabia denies halting visas to Lebanese nationals

The Saudi embassy in Beirut has denied a report in a local newspaper that Riyadh had temporarily... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, April 09 - 2013 at 01:27

Egypt's suspension of Iranian tourist flights rejected by tour operator

Iranian tourism officials have said a second group of Iranian tourists are set to arrive in Egypt... Read full article »
Iran: Tuesday, April 09 - 2013 at 01:27

India's Leela Palaces plans Dubai hotel

Indian luxury hospitality group The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is set to announce soon its... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 08 - 2013 at 03:26

Kempinski set to open nine properties in Mideast in 2013

Kempinski Hotels has said it is set to open nine new properties this year, including two in Saudi... Read full article »
Middle East: Sunday, April 07 - 2013 at 03:59

Dubai to establish heritage and culture centre

The government of Dubai is to set up a new centre for reviving, promoting and safeguarding the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 07 - 2013 at 03:59

Accor to open 15 ibis hotels in Saudi Arabia

French hotel group Accor has opened the first ibis hotel in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Gazette has... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, April 06 - 2013 at 01:17

UAE cancels visa requirements for Canadians

The UAE has cancelled costly visa requirements imposed on Canadian travellers, ending a dispute... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 04 - 2013 at 01:34

JA Resorts to open Seychelles luxury resort in Q3 this year

UAE-based hospitality group JA Resorts & Hotels is preparing for the grand opening of its first... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 03 - 2013 at 05:59

Rocco Forte exits Mideast

Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi has been renamed Al Maqta Hotel Abu Dhabi after the UK-headquartered... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 02 - 2013 at 08:30

Egypt delays resumption of Luxor balloon flights

Egyptian civil aviation ministry has postponed the resumption of hot air balloon flights in the... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, April 02 - 2013 at 08:30

QTA inks tour guide training programme deal

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has signed an agreement with Stenden University Qatar to initiate a... Read full article »
Qatar: Monday, April 01 - 2013 at 08:14

Saudi tourism sector set to be biggest employer by 2020

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (Sama) has said the country's tourism sector is set to soon... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, April 01 - 2013 at 08:14