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UAE’s international tourism receipts are somewhat close to $10 billion
May 19, 2013 - 12:39 GMT
The UAE is the world’s 31st popular tourism destination and the most popular in the Arab World, ahead of Egypt — ranked 32nd and Saudi Arabia ranked 35 — in terms of tourism receipts.

April 2, 2013

Concorde Terry Fox Marathon
09:23 GMT
(press release)

Concorde Fujairah Hotel participated in the third annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope held in Fujairah Corniche.

The first official tour group from Iran in decades arrived in Upper Egypt on Sunday amid tight security. (FIle Photo)
03:26 GMT

More than 50 Iranian tourists, the first official tour group from the Islamic republic in decades, arrived in Upper Egypt on Sunday amid tight security.

April 1, 2013

Sajjah Labour Camp
12:50 GMT
(press release)

Ramada Downtown Dubai distributed bags of fruits and dates to labourers in Downtown area, and packed lunch to workers at Sajjah Labour Camp, as part of the property’s ongoing CSR initiatives.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad signed a draft law easing visa restrictions on Egyptian tourists
09:56 GMT

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has signed a draft law that sees the lifting of visa requirements for Egyptian tourists visiting the Islamic republic

Bride-to-be Ranim Rabah with her family and the Crowne Plaza Amman team
08:19 GMT

Crowne Plaza Amman has announced the lucky winning couple of its “Win a Priceless Wedding” competition.

During the celebration
07:44 GMT
(press release)

Al Bustan Centre and Residence celebrated the birthday of their Chief Operating Officer, Moussa El Hayek, arranged by all the management and executives at the hotel.

March 31, 2013

With the mothers working at Crowne Plaza Amman
09:59 GMT

Crowne Plaza Amman celebrated Mother’s Day by hosting a celebratory lunch with the mothers working at the hotel.

March 28, 2013

Concorde Fujairah Hotel celebrating Earth Hour
04:47 GMT
(press release)

Concorde Fujairah Hotel, a luxury accommodation in the heart of the city, took part in observing Earth Hour 2013 by turning off lights and unnecessary electrical devices in the hotel for one hour.

March 27, 2013

During the signing
11:06 GMT
(press release)

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Stenden University Qatar signed a Letter of Agreement to initiate a new Training Program to develop professional tour guides for Qatar.

The Address Downtown Dubai
10:30 GMT
(press release)

Friday brunch has a new home in one of Dubai’s favourite destinations – Calabar at The Address Downtown Dubai.

A reintroduction of a tax on hotels in Jordan will harm the industry, the country's trade association warned on Tuesday
09:39 GMT

The Jordanian government's plan to reintroduce a 16 per cent accommodation tax on the Kingdom’s hotels will negatively impact the country’s tourism sector, the Jordan Hotels Association (JHA) warned on Tuesday.

During the event
07:14 GMT
(press release)

Al Bustan Centre and Residence organized a presentation for Skills Training to educate the hotel’s middle management on the advantages of effective training tools.

March 26, 2013

Indian Ambassador at Sheraton AlNabil Hotel
09:42 GMT
(press release)

Born in New Delhi, and trained under the great Indian Master Chef Imitaz Qureshi,Indian Chef Munna Singh Bisht, travelled all the way from Dubai to visit Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel.

During the event
09:11 GMT

InterContinental Aqaba Resort is always active on the corporate social responsibility (CSR) front, and always recognizes the important roles that charities and associations play in the community.

A hotel in Tunisia
08:44 GMT

The North African country is faring better than Egypt, which has seen tourist numbers evaporate