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Dubai, UAE: Accor Middle East, one of the leading hospitality groups in the region, has been working to implement plans for the group’s human resources requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Accor worked closely and actively with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) – Dr Al-Weshail and his team - towards a nationalisation plan for Accor hotels in the Kingdom. A comprehensive…
GTTAC, the Gulf Travel & Tourism Associations Committee held a Board meeting in Sharjah on 02 May, coinciding with the opening of the Arabian Travel Market [ATM]. As a result of applications to join GTTAC from new and emerging travel associations within the GCC and from the unanimously agreed requirement to strengthen the unified voice on behalf of travel agents, a revision to the previous structure was decided…
Huvafen Fushi is the multi-award winning, flagship property of Per AQUUM. This pristine island retreat offers 43 naturally modern bungalows and one family residence, CUBE. Home to the world's first underwater spa, listed in Conde Nast’s UK and US Hot Lists, named Best Beach Resort in the World by Harper’s Bazaar Travel Guide, Huvafen Fushi is a waking dream. Known for its impeccable service, the retreat offers…
The current Ecoli (O157:H7) incident in Germany is causing widespread concern in the media. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EDCDP) there are 373 confirmed cases in Germany. More details are expected when the analysis of the outbreak is completed. Whilst this is extremely distressing for those directly involved, it is important to note: Ecoli is endemic in all societies,…
Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC), a leading luxury commercial property development, investment and management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, added a further accolade of excellence to its list of awards after being nominated Leader in Hospitality at the recent Arab Achievement Awards held in Abu Dhabi. The awards recognise the excellence of companies and institutions in diverse sectors that own,…
Abu Dhabi, June 2011: This summer Yas Marina Circuit, in collaboration with the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), will host ‘Backstage Yas’, a three-week summer school programme for school students aged from 14 to 18. The programme, a new initiative developed to educate the younger generation about motorsports, will enable students to experience first-hand what drives the industry in the UAE and how they…
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, hosted a panel discussion recently in Dubai which examined the future of the travel industry and the role of technology in its development. The panel, consisting of key market players, concluded that the rise of online technology in particular has had an impact on the traditional forms of selling…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The much loved, six-foot purple dinosaur and kiddie’s favourite, Barney, will be bringing his Space Adventures show to Dubai for the first time at the end of May. Barney, who has entertained fans since 1987 when he burst onto our TV screens to the delight of children around the world, will be appearing on stage at Mirdif City Centre’s Galleria stage as a sneak peak to his much…
The Dubai International Film Festival is partnering with the Italian Embassy in the UAE to mark the 65th Italian National Day and the 150th anniversary of Italian unification with a special screening of the star-studded classic Il Gattopardo (The Leopard), on June 1, 2011. The award-winning 1963 film, directed by celebrated auteur Luchino Visconti, stars the crème of contemporary European and global talent…
UKoutbound travel receipts will return to pre-global downturn levels in 2014, although the number of travellers will still be more than 10% lower than in 2008 – research released at WTM Vision –Londontoday reveals. Euromonitor International Head of Travel and Tourism Research Caroline Bremner told delegates at WTM Vision Conference this morning,UKoutbound receipts in 2014 would hit $38.6 billion, topping…
Germany has grounded air traffic across its northern airspace because of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland. Bremen airport was closing at 0300 GMT and Hamburg at 0400 GMT, Germany's weather service said. The airspace over Berlin and Hanover could also be affected. Air traffic in Norway and Denmark has been disrupted but flights were expected to resume across the UK after some airspace in the…
The President of Hungary, Pál Schmitt, is among the first European heads of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign. President Schmitt was presented an Open Letter stressing the importance of Travel and Tourism to global growth and development by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, following the European…
Japanese business leaders launched a campaign Thursday to woo tourists back to Japan after the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that sent foreigners fleeing the country. "I would like to say: Japan is safe," said Atsutoshi Nishida, the chairman of Toshiba, told a high-powered gathering of travel and tourism executives and officials from around the world. Accepting the group's…
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be transformed in a blaze of colour and Spanish festivities as the Grand Prix season moves to Barcelona this weekend – home of exotic delicacies, culture and Catalonian traditions. Visitors to the world’s largest indoor theme park will be serenaded by Spanish guitarists and regaled with colourful flamenco dancers at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi from 20-22 May 2011. Fans will be able to…
“La Khaoufa Baada al Yaoum” – No Fear After Today – a film about the Tunisian revolution which set the tone for the Arab Spring uprising across the Middle East is expected to make waves at this year’s Cannes Film Festival which opened on May 11 and will continue until May 22. Egypt’s successful revolution is showcased at Cannes as “Tamantashar Yom” – 18 Days – a two hours long movie which captures the…
Tourism is one of the top three sources of export earnings for nearly half of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and is a priority sector for their further integration in the global economy. The contribution of tourism in advancing development was addressed during a Special Event on Tourism for Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction organized by the recently created UN Steering Committee on Tourism for…
Prince William and Kate Middleton have selected one of the islands in the Indian Ocean Republic of Seychelles for their honeymoon.The Minister of Tourism of Seychelles was overjoyed with the publicity this will bring to the country but he would not reveal to the press which island the royal couple are staying in. “They will want some peace and quiet and there couldn’t be a better place for them to find it,” he…
The world could soon see the first Emirati in space, as the Global Space and Satellite Forum 2011 (GSSF) today focused on developing the regional space industry’s experts of the future. During the final day of GSSF, senior representatives from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) delivered an interactive UAE Space Career and Exploration video uplink to a gathering of aspiring Emirati…
