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The initiative aims to increase the number of domestic tourists in the country
May 24, 2012 - 11:57 GMT
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced the emirate’s first promotional summer campaign to attract more domestic tourists under the slogan ‘Do More in Dubai’.

May 24, 2012

Grand Gourmet Restaurant
07:52 GMT

Make your health & wellness your own priority for this week at Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel which had brought to you the best selective healthy food at Grand Gourmet open buffet.

May 23, 2012

Iftikhar Hamdani, Ramada Ajman
09:25 GMT
(press release)

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman, a premier destination for business and leisure travellers, unveils its spectacular promotion designed to make summer holidays fun and exciting for you and the whole family.

08:46 GMT
(press release)

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will embark on a promotional road show spanning six cities across the Gulf to endorse Qatar as the ideal destination for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha.

Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer, Al Bustan Centre & Residence receiving the award
07:59 GMT
(press release)

Al Bustan Centre and Residence, recently awarded its business partners with the 15th Anniversary Award in recognition of their remarkable support in promoting the property to its key markets.

May 22, 2012

The events raised questions on whether Lebanon would be able to attract the number of tourists and expats that it usually expects this time of year
12:39 GMT

North Lebanon’s volatile security conditions could threaten the country’s peak tourist season as hotels started to report cancellations Sunday.

During the event
09:54 GMT
(press release)

Ramada Downtown Dubai, located in Dubai’s most prestigious and vibrant district, recently hosted a fashion show launching the Reewaj Collection from designer Sadia Ahmed Mughal.

Middle East Hotel Awards 2012
08:16 GMT
(press release)

The Address Dubai Marina scooped up multiple awards at the Middle East Hotel Awards and the Middle East Spa Awards 2012.

Al Bustan Centre and Residence
08:02 GMT
(press release)

Al Bustan Centre and Residence, participated in the 12th Kazakhstan International Travel Fair (KITF), held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a major tourism forum in Central Asia.

May 21, 2012

St. Regis Doha lobby
12:44 GMT
(press release)

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi has unveiled The Madonna Exclusive overnight stay packages as the music legend’s World Tour 2012 graces Abu Dhabi for two nights.

Hilton HHonors
07:55 GMT
(press release)

To kick-off the busiest travel season of the year, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, today launched its latest global sale – The Great Getaway.

May 20, 2012

Those who have to be in Lebanon should be in contact with the UAE Embassy and they are urged to exit the country as soon as possible
12:23 GMT

The UAE, Qatar and Bahrain urged their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon, where clashes linked to the conflict in neighbouring Syria have left several people dead.

Crowne Plaza
09:19 GMT

Crowne Plaza Amman has announced its participation INJAZ’s Young Volunteer Day initiative.

Ajman City Centre
08:40 GMT
(press release)

Ajman City Centre is hosting shopping, dining and entertainment for the family with daily and weekly chances to win exciting prizes until May 31st.

Qatar Tourism Authority
06:58 GMT
(press release)

The Qatar Tourism Authority released its report on the performance of the tourism sector in Qatar during the first quarter of 2012 which saw the average number of GCC visitors to Doha saw a 22% growth.

May 17, 2012

FSH Cairo at The First Residence - Behind the Scenes in the Hotel Kitchen
10:51 GMT
(press release)

For young guests staying at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, the excitement begins right from the moment they check in, with a welcome gift from the Hotel’s toy wagon and special kid-sized robes and slippers waiting in the room.

The rise was attributed to the increasing number of visitors from Libya, Iraq, the US and Saudi Arabia
10:41 GMT

Jordanian Tourism revenues in the first four months of this year stood at JD776.7 million, an increase of 10.5 per cent compared to JD703 million.

Residence Inn
07:51 GMT
(press release)

Marriott Kuwait Hotels announced a key milestone in its expansion plans and commitment to developing the hospitality sector in Kuwait.

May 16, 2012

A single visa can speed things up in the cruise business as ships use Dubai as the hub to sail to other countries in the region such as Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait
12:36 GMT

The plan for a single visa system for the GCC countries for cruise passengers, awaits to be offered as early as September.

Duqm, Oman’s new city on the Arabian Sea, meanwhile, will see the opening of three hotels with a total of 391 rooms
10:17 GMT

Oman’s resort and hotel portfolio will continue to expand with more than 2,000 additional rooms scheduled for opening in 2012-2013.

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman
09:43 GMT
(press release)

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman attended the Kazakhstan International Tourism Fair and brought positive results with the team meeting new contacts and potential business partners.

Crowne Plaza
08:28 GMT

Crowne Plaza Amman is famous for understanding what the public -and particularly its guests- wants, and strives to meet their desires and expectations.

May 15, 2012

KSA is a growing tourism market for Oman with the number of Saudi nationals visiting Oman reaching 60,000 in 2011
11:52 GMT

Oman records 17 per cent increase in Saudi passenger arrivals in 2011.

May 14, 2012

Hyatt Regency Dubai
08:26 GMT
(press release)

Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency hotels in Dubai have been recognized for their leadership in environmental sustainability at the inaugural Hyatt Thrive Leadership Awards.

Enda M Mullin, General Manager of Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers
07:33 GMT

Enda M Mullin appointed as General Manager of Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers, is delighted to be in Jordan.

Animation team
07:04 GMT

Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea introduces a dynamic and very active animation team that is guaranteed to spread fun and joy all day long.

May 9, 2012

Dubai's hotel occupancy jumped by two per cent over the same period last year to 88 per cent
10:23 GMT

The first quarter of 2012 saw Dubai hotels performing better than the corresponding period last year as room yields and occupancy jumped.

Mövenpick Hotel & Resort
05:55 GMT

The international upscale hotel company, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mr. Maged Gubr General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait.

Mr. Omar Hussain Alfardan, President of Resorts Development Company and Alfardan Group and Mr. Frits van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts
05:43 GMT
(press release)

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide officially inaugurated The St. Regis Doha - Qatar’s newest luxury destination - with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on May 5, 2012.

May 8, 2012

MTV video music award won for Ray of Light
09:19 GMT
(press release)

BurJuman brings you the stunning Simply Madonna exhibition awards and personal items that celebrate Madonna’s stupendous 25 year long career reign.

Starwood
07:52 GMT
(press release)

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, the city’s first true leisure address, welcomes award winning producer and composer Joshua Lebofsky, now entertaining guests at two of the hotel’s venues.