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Al Faisaliah Hotel Scoops “Riyadh’s Best Business Hotel” Award at the Business Traveller Middle East’s Annual Awards

With 2012 already proving to be a winning year for Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, Riyadh’s ultra luxurious hotel scooped a further award at the Business Traveller Middle East’s annual awards ceremony held in Dubai. The hotel was recognised as “Best Business Hotel in Riyadh”. Launched in the UK in 1976, Business Traveller Middle East has become the leading magazine…

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Dubai’s Princess Tower tallest residential building

Dubai, which already claims the world’s highest building, has set a new record with Princess Tower, which the Guinness World Records website said on Monday was the world’s tallest residential building. “Princess Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 413.4 metres (1,356 feet) high and has 101 storeys above ground, dedicated to residential use,” Guinness said. The tower, topped with a crown, is located in…

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Chicago restaurants create NATO-themed menus

As heads of state from NATO’s political military alliance discuss security challenges and peacekeeping missions next week, alliances of a different kind are also being made in the kitchens of Chicago. About 200 restaurants are taking part in the city-wide initiative “Chicago’s Culinary Crossroads” which will spotlight the city’s diverse, gastronomic offerings until May 25 and pair international chefs with…

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UNWTO estimates 5 million new jobs in tourism

UNWTO welcomes the Declaration issued by the Tourism Ministers of the G20 economies (T20) calling for priority to be given to facilitating travel as a means to boost economic growth and create jobs. “To ensure that tourism can play a key role in creating employment opportunities, both directly and indirectly through linkages to the local economy, raising national income, improving the balance of payments…

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Most expensive city in the world to order a club sandwich...

The world’s most romantic city, Paris, has been named the most expensive city in the world to order a Club Sandwich, according to research released today by Hotels.com. The classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayo sandwich, available in hotels the world over, has been used as a measure of affordability by the hotel expert. The Club Sandwich Index (CSI) will give holiday-makers an indication of the…

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Is Britain Open For Business? Visitor Queues and Visitor Visas

On Tuesday May 15th at 11.00 am the UK’s Immigration Minister, Damian Green, appeared before the British parliament’s Home Affairs Committee to answer questions about queues at passport control in Heathrow Airport. Simultaneously, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) released a statement pointing out that the problems created by UK Border Agency at Heathrow, whilst bad for Britain’s image and…

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Ramada Ajman brings positive feedback from Kazakhstan International Tourism Fair

Dubai, UAE– Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman, a premier destination for business and leisure travellers, recently attended the Kazakhstan International Tourism Fair (KITF) and brought positive results with the team meeting new contacts and potential business partners. Iftikhar Hamdani, General Manager, Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman, said: “This was the first time we have attended this exhibition and we are very…

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Fairmont Partners with Troon Golf For Enhanced Golf Offerings in the UAE

With the United Arab Emirates emerging as one of the world’s top golf destinations for both leisure and corporate travelers, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ (fairmont.com) has partnered with Troon Golf to train the concierge and Fairmont Gold staffs at Fairmont Dubai and Fairmont Bab al Bahr in Abu Dhabi (fairmont.com/babalbahr) to better serve the needs of golf travelers. In addition, the resorts have added new…

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Irhal.com wins second place at Startup Weekend Dubai!

“We aim to be the largest Muslim travel community,” said Irfan Ahmad, CEO of Irhal.com, “The app will integrate a sharing feature that will allow travellers to check-in to the places they visit, or upload pictures of mosques and halal restaurants. They can even suggest new additions for restaurants or mosques that they discovered on their trips, and share it with the community through the app.”

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Skywards Future Artists Competition Connects Emerging Artists with Audience of 7 Million

DUBAI, UAE - May 2012- Emirates airline launches the Skywards Future Artists Competition 2012 to find the world's most aspiring artists. Winners of the competition will have their artwork featured on the Skywards 2013 membership cards, Emirates award-winning frequent flyer programme; giving artists an exciting opportunity to satisfy their creativity while connecting them with a global and esteemed platform of…

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Make the Most of Summer Days in Leukerbad at 51º Spa Residences

9th May 2012: The most common misconception about life in the Alps is that once the winter ski season is over, the mountain range and surrounding regions fall dormant. In reality, spring and summer give winter a serious run for its money when it comes to adventurous pursuits and laid back al-fresco living. A tempting example of the enticing year-round lifestyle available in Switzerland can be found in the…

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International tourism receipts surpass US$ 1 trillion in 2011

In 2011, international tourism receipts exceeded US$ 1 trillion for the first time, up from US$ 928 billion in 2010. In real terms, receipts grew by 3.8%, following a 4.6% increase in international tourist arrivals. An additional US$ 196 billion in receipts from international passenger transport brought total exports generated by international tourism in 2011 to US$ 1.2 trillion. According to the latest…

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"Oman is an exciting destination"- GM of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah

Mark Kirk, the General Manager of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, spoke to Irhal about a myriad of things including his perspective on the Arabian Travel Market, the exciting state of tourism in Oman and, most importantly, the happenings at his hotel. Here are some of the things we asked him: Where are the travelers who visit the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah mainly from? Our biggest market is the UK,…

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Baccarat Hotel to Open in New York in 2014

Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York will open in 2014 in time for Baccarat‘s 250th year anniversary. It will be located at 20 West 53rd St., just off Fifth Avenue. The project is a partnership between Starwood Capital and Tribeca Associates, a New York-based real estate development and acquisitions company. The $403 million development will include 115 hotel rooms with some rates that Starwood said will…

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Mall of the Emirates to open 20 new stores and restaurants

Mall of the Emirates, a leading luxury and lifestyle destination in the region has revealed that it is broadening its retail offer with the opening of over 20 new stores and dining outlets this year. Strategically enhancing the mall’s strength in key categories such as luxury and high street fashion, dining and beauty and cosmetics, Mall of the Emirates will be unveiling…

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Arabian Ranches Golf Club launches May 2012 Golf Specials

Arabian Ranches Golf Club (ARGC), located in the heart of the Arabian Ranches and a key leisure asset of Emaar Hospitality Group, has launched its early summer rates for 2012. Through the course of May, Arabian Ranches will be offering an unmatched 18-hole green fee, which is inclusive of range balls and cart fee. The promotion is available to members and visitors from AED 265. Elliott Gray, General…

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Global Holidays inked Strategical Business Relationship with Virgin Atlantic Airways in Lebanon

Global Holidays signed up General Sales Agent Agreement with Virgin Atlantic Airways for Lebanon. Both the companies believe that there is exciting future ahead considering the huge non-resident Lebanese population in the Western Hemisphere, especially in U.S.A and Canada. Global Holidays Chairman, Mr. Georges Moussa is very optimistic about the future and positioning of Virgin Atlantic Airways from Lebanon,…

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Australian billionaire to build Titanic II

One of Australia’s richest men, Clive Palmer, on Monday unveiled plans to build a 21st century version of the doomed Titanic in China, with its first voyage from England to New York set for 2016. Palmer, a self-made mining billionaire, said he had commissioned state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to construct Titanic II with the same dimensions as its predecessor. “It will be every bit as…

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