Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 February, 2015 4:04 pm

20th anniversary of Gulfood: France will be there!

A hundred French companies, spread over two French Pavilions on a total area of nearly 1,300 square meters, will be exhibiting at Gulfood 2015. The 20th edition of the world's biggest annual food and hospitality show will be held from 8 to 12 February 2015, at the Dubai International Convention &...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 February, 2015 2:42 pm

Starwood Hotels & Resorts partners with Royal Academy of Culinary Arts to bring ‘Adopt a School’ Initiative to Abu Dhabi

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced a new partnership with Royal Academy of Culinary Arts in the United Kingdom to bring the ‘Adopt A School’ programme to Abu Dhabi, UAE.With almost 18% of children aged between 2 and 15 years old having grown clinically obese...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 2 February, 2015 11:30 am

Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City and the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Jeddah Gate

- Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further expands its portfolio in the Middle East: The group announces the mid-market Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City; UAE (147 rooms, opening in Q1 2017) and the upper upscale Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 February, 2015 3:27 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS INTRODUCES THE BOEING 787-9 INTO COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today introduced its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into commercial service. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, departed Abu Dhabi at 02.15 as flight EY23 for the 7 hour 25 minute flight to Düsseldorf, Germany. The flight...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:53 am

Dubai International Kite Fest takes off to a spectacular start

As the milestone 20th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival approaches the end of yet another successful journey, it continues to offer families residing in Dubai and those visiting the emirate the opportunity to enjoy the array of attractions and experiences offered by the festival even during its...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:45 am

DSF’s Gold & Jewellery Mega Raffle extended to 5 February

Given the ongoing gold rush generated by the Gold & Jewellery Mega Raffle at the 20th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group has announced an extension to the region’s biggest promotion of its kind, which will now run until 5 February. The promotion was due to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:43 am

GULFOOD 2015 TO PROPEL DUBAI’S ISLAMIC ECONOMY CAPITAL VISION

One of the fastest growing segments of the worldwide food industry and currently worth US$1.1 trillion globally, the international Halal food market occupies an integral part of Gulfood 2015 – the landmark 20th anniversary of the world’s leading food and hospitality trade show.In all, more than ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:43 am

‘Shawermaty’ opens Sheikh Zayed Road outlet, unveils AED 20 million expansion plan

- ‘Shawerma for the soul’ is the mantra of Shawermaty which is eyeing franchise operations across MENA and beyondShawermaty, the UAE franchise brand that promises to offer ‘real shawerma with a gourmet touch’, has opened its second outlet in Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, after the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 January, 2015 2:02 pm

Landmark Group expands its presence in the region Opens ICONIC, NEW LOOK at Al Salam Mall Salmiya

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, officially opened the doors of three of its stores: ICONIC, NEW LOOK & FUN CITY at Al Salam Mall Salmiya. Expanding its presence across the region, the lavish new stores opening was celebrated at an official ribbon cutting ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 31 January, 2015 1:42 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE EMIRATI AIRPORT MANAGER

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed the first Emirati female airport manager in Japan. Based in Nagoya, Fatima Al Kharousi will be responsible for overseeing the airline’s operations at Chubu Centrair International Airport and the smooth operation ...

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