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Dollar Rent a Car, a franchisee of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc (NYSE: DTG), and one of the Middle East’s fastest growing car rental companies, today announced their expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a franchisee agreement with Al Wefaq Rent A Car. The office in Al Rawabi, Riyadh, will serve as the Dollar headquarters for car rental services…
A crushed ice dessert accompanied by a lemon mint drink is the ultimate after dinner treat in Kuala Lumpur. Kachang is made of shaved ice and is topped with multi-colored sugary syrups. Hidden inside the mound of crushed ice are jelly, sweet corn, red beans and attap chee (palm seeds). Sweet condensed milk is poured over the shaved ice to complete a concoction that is a favorite dessert of Malays and…
The first international conference dedicated exclusively to the relationship between tourism and the media is to be held by UNWTO and Croatia under the title Tourism in the Headlines (12-13 September, Zagreb, Croatia). The conference will address why, despite being one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economic sectors, tourism rarely makes the headlines or the economic pages of newspapers. Globally,…
The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism has formed a committee represented by the members of the local tourism industry to participate in enhancing the Sultanate’s tourism strategy and laying down an effective action plan to maintain and grow the healthy numbers of tourists arriving in the country. The committee brings together airline, hotel, tour operator and tourism investment representatives. They will…
The Huka Retreats is proud to announce the re-launch of Dolphin Island, Fiji. This stunning 13-acre private retreat now re-joins sister properties Huka Lodge, New Zealand and Grande Provence Estate, South Africa following an extensive period of renovation and refurbishment. The property now boasts a magnificent new presence and offers a maximum of just eight guests the ultimate private Pacific island experience,…
Sharjah City Centre’s summer promotion is set to take off from1 July to the 3 of September, where every customer will be in for a chance to win one of the many fantastic prizes ensuring they shop their way, away! During this 65-day summer campaign customers can avail instant ‘Scratch and Win’ prizes, as well as automatic entry into a high-flying draw to win tickets on Air Arabia. With passports at the…
In line with events held in Oman’s Dhofar province during the monsoon (Khareef) season, this year’s Salalah Tourism Festival, held from July 1, will feature a variety of artistic and cultural activities and stage shows, with local and international programs to meet the expectations of families and other participants seeking entertainment, knowledge and enjoyment. This year’s festival will include a variety of…
The world's longest bridge over water opened for traffic in China on June 30 2011. The 26.4 miles long Jiaozhao Bay bridge connects the eastern port city of Qingdao to an offshore island, Huangdao. It beat the previous world record holder - the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Luisiana, USA, by about 2 miles. Various reports claim that it cost between $1.5 billion to $8 bilion and unlike the Pontchartrain…
Exhibitors from around the globe will gather to showcase a range of innovative flooring solutions at the 6th edition of the region’s annual showpiece event, dedicated to the floor covering industry DOMOTEX Middle East, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12th to 14th September 2011. The show exhibitors from all corners of the globe as far reaching as Chile, South…
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has launched a new campaign, with the slogan “Cyprus in Your Heart,” which is designed to put Cyprus on the international tourism map in 2011. Backed by a budget of 19 million Euro (AED 99 million), CTO sees great potential to increase tourist arrivals in 2011. According to Alecos Orountiotis, CTO chairman, the campaign will promote Cyprus’ history and culture,…
Dubai-UAE: 22 June, 2011 – Oasis Centre, Dubai’s friendliest mall, today announced a colourful calendar of events and a plethora of shopping incentives and offers where shoppers can win up to seven BMWs, as well as AED100,000 worth of electronics and travel vouchers to celebrate DSS, the region’s most awaited summer entertainment and shopping fiesta. Summer shopping began early at Oasis Centre with the…
The President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has become the first Asian head of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign. “Today, tourism plays a significant role not only in the preservation of cultural values, but also in increasing people’s welfare,” said President Yudhoyono. “Tourism has provided job…
Al Ghurair Centre, the pioneer shopping centre in the Middle East, is set to reinforce Dubai’s role as the shopping capital of the Middle East, through its participation as a Strategic Partner of the 14th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), one of the region’s most celebrated summer entertainment and shopping events. From June 22nd to August 31st 2011 visitors to Al Ghurair…
Sharjah 19th June 2011: Shoppers and chocolate-lovers are set to be delighted this summer at the Sahara Centre, the leading family and shopping destination in the UAE, as the Mall combines the perfect mix of retail promotions and indulgent sweet-treats to celebrate the Sharjah Summer Promotion. For fifteen days, starting on June 30th until July 14th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the promotion area, the…
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building developed by Emaar Properties, is redefining the aesthetics and luxurious comfort of everyday living through its sky lobbies, specially designed public spaces that offer residents and visitors a relaxed lifestyle experience. Located on levels 43, 76 and 123 of Burj Khalifa, the sky lobbies are design marvels that provide residents a diverse array of leisure options.…
St. Pete/Clearwater, FL– St. Pete/Clearwater’s Fort De Soto Park was named America’s best family beach by the editors of Parents, the nation’s top selling parenting and family lifestyle magazine, with a paid circulation of more than 2 million readers and a total readership of 15 million. Following similar top rankings from Dr. Beach (2005) and TripAdvisor (2008 and 2009), the expansive county park…
SINGAPORE – Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker sparked off a tense debate about the structure of airline industry body IATA and its finances during a conference of airline bosses in Singapore this week. In a dramatic early session of IATA’s annual general meeting, the International Air Transport Association came under fire for appearing to be “run for the few, by the few” and lacking full…
Australia’s Gold Coast is well placed among world-wide destinations to ensure Gulf country holiday makers are well catered for, particularly with respect to religious requirements during the holy month of Ramadan. Gold Coast Tourism has done its utmost to embody a friendly and welcoming environment for Muslim Arabs, by embracing a Ramadan-friendly approach to marketing activities over the last couple of…
