Global tourism to reach record one billion travellers this year

The World Travel & Tourism Council has said the total number of tourists travelling across... Read full article »
Middle East: Saturday, December 08 - 2012 at 04:24

Kingdom sells majority stake in NY Plaza Hotel

Kingdom Holding, chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has announced it has sold a majority stake... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, December 06 - 2012 at 01:29

Omani hotels report 15.5% jump in revenues

According to figures by Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), hotels in... Read full article »
Oman: Thursday, December 06 - 2012 at 01:29

Warwick eyeing 15 properties in Mideast by 2015

France-headquartered Warwick International Hotels has said it plans to open two new properties in... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, December 05 - 2012 at 04:02

Wyndham to build 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia

Wyndham Hotel Group has signed an exclusive development agreement for the Days Inn brand in Saudi... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, December 04 - 2012 at 05:50

Golden Tulip to open new hotels in Jordan in 2013

Golden Tulip Hotels is planning to open new hotels in Jordan next year, offering many job... Read full article »
Jordan: Monday, December 03 - 2012 at 04:41

Saudi Arabia bans smoking in tourist facilities

Saudi Arabia's General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities has imposed a ban on smoking at all... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, December 03 - 2012 at 04:41

GlobalStar Travel adds Al Maha United to worldwide network

UK-based GlobalStar Travel Management has announced the addition of Saudi-based Al Maha United... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, December 01 - 2012 at 03:39

Kuwait set to hit 100,000 citizens, expats with travel ban

The Kuwaiti government is set to impose a travel ban on 100,000 nationals and expatriates for... Read full article »
Kuwait: Thursday, November 29 - 2012 at 01:11

Hotelier Holding, J/Brice Design International set up JV to tap into Mideast market

Chinese hospitality design and build company Hotelier Holding has said it has entered into a... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, November 29 - 2012 at 01:10

Tourism to boost Dubai economy

Dubai Statistics Centre has said that tourism and trade are set to propel the emirate's economy... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 28 - 2012 at 05:01

Saudi women seeking jobs in hospitality sector

The Saudi labour ministry has said more than 113,000 Saudi women have expressed their interest in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, November 28 - 2012 at 05:00

Egypt expects to receive 12 million tourists this year

Egyptian tourism minister Hisham Zaazou has said the number of tourists who visited the country... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, November 27 - 2012 at 05:45

Ramada Ajman spent Dhs10m on renovation

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman has announced the completion of its Dhs10m renovation and is now... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 27 - 2012 at 05:45

Dubai to proceed with Phase II of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, has ordered the start of the second... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 26 - 2012 at 05:58