http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=8&title=Travel+%26+Tourism MENAFN.com Travel & Tourism en-us Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=8&title=Travel+%26+Tourism http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513993/EADS-earnings-decline-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513993/EADS-earnings-decline-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Airbus parent company EADS said that its earnings declined during the first quarter because of the USD203 million charges for repairing faulty parts in A380s super jumbo, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513988/Hilton-Worldwide-adds-2-hotels-to-its-pipeline-Qatar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513988/Hilton-Worldwide-adds-2-hotels-to-its-pipeline-Qatar?src=RSS (MENAFN) Hilton Worldwide inked a deal with Qatar's Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) to open two new DoubleTree hotels in Doha, Arabian Business reported. Both developments, the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 04:36:38 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513969/2000-additional-hotel-rooms-Oman-2012/2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513969/2000-additional-hotel-rooms-Oman-2012/2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Tourism, Maitha Al Mahrouqi, announced that during 2012 and 2013, the Sultanate will add 2,000 hotel rooms, reported Arabian Business. Al Mahrouqi ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 03:27:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093514026/Enjoy-Gatlinburg-Launches-New-Travel-Site-Focused-on-Gatlinburg-Businesses-and-Culture?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093514026/Enjoy-Gatlinburg-Launches-New-Travel-Site-Focused-on-Gatlinburg-Businesses-and-Culture?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 16, 2012 ) Birmingham, AL -- Enjoy Gatlinburg aims to promote the many small to medium-sized businesses that are located within Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The city's ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 06:23:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513898/UAE-Hotel-show-draws-420-suppliers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513898/UAE-Hotel-show-draws-420-suppliers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Hotel Show 2012, which has drawn on to a single platform 420 hospitality supplier companies from across the region, opened on Tuesday at the Dubai International ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:47:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513773/Abu-Dhabi-launches-summer-tourism-drive?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513773/Abu-Dhabi-launches-summer-tourism-drive?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ABTA) launched on Monday a campaign to attract local tourists to visit the UAE's capital city during summer. "Saudi Arabia is a potential ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513967/Gulf-Residents-Prefer-Singapore- as-Leading-International-Shopping-Destination ?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513967/Gulf-Residents-Prefer-Singapore- as-Leading-International-Shopping-Destination ?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Upcoming 'Great Singapore Sale' Offers Great Value in Run Up to Eid Al Fitr Celebrations, Says Tourism Official Dubai, United Arab Emirates Gulf residents are increasingly ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 03:20:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513916/Jordan-King-inaugurates-Prophet-Mohammad-Museum?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513916/Jordan-King-inaugurates-Prophet-Mohammad-Museum?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated the Prophet Mohammad Museum at the King Hussein Mosque. The King toured the facility, where some of the prophet's ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:05:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513643/Oman-posts-17-rise-number-of-Saudi-arrivals?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513643/Oman-posts-17-rise-number-of-Saudi-arrivals?src=RSS (MENAFN) Oman's Ministry of Tourism announced that in 2011, the number of Saudi tourists who came to the Sultanate reached 60,000, recording an increase of 17 percent from a year earlier, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 07:57:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513380/Oman-Tourism-Ministry-to-join-Riyadh-Travel-Fair?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513380/Oman-Tourism-Ministry-to-join-Riyadh-Travel-Fair?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Oman's Ministry of Tourism is taking part in the Riyadh Travel Fair 2012, a key networking event for leading travel and tourism companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and many ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 12:54:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513158/Royal-Jordanian--partners-again-with-Gulf-Air.?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513158/Royal-Jordanian--partners-again-with-Gulf-Air.?src=RSS (MENAFN) Royal Jordanian Airlines' chief executive, Hussain Dabbas, said that the airline signed a full codeshare agreement with Bahrain-based Gulf Air to provide eleven passenger flights per week ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 04:42:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513231/THE-ST.-REGIS-DOHA-LAUNCHES-GROUP-OFFER- WITH-CHOICE-OF-ADDED-VALUE ?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513231/THE-ST.-REGIS-DOHA-LAUNCHES-GROUP-OFFER- WITH-CHOICE-OF-ADDED-VALUE ?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) DOHA, Qatar –14 May 2012 –The St. Regis Doha celebrates its opening season with an exclusive offer for groups booking 20 room nights and more before 31 August 2012. The offer ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 08:02:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512953/UAE-Sharjah-to-woo-tourists-with-new-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512953/UAE-Sharjah-to-woo-tourists-with-new-project?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Sharjah, a tourism destination with incredible diversity, launched the first phase of its eco tourism project in Kalba with the release of endangered species " Al-Damani" ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 12:57:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513156/Hyatt-properties-Dubai-recognised-for-leadership-sustainability?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513156/Hyatt-properties-Dubai-recognised-for-leadership-sustainability?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Company Recognizes Global Hotels and Resorts' Commitment to Hyatt Thrive 2011 Initiatives at Inaugural Hyatt Thrive Leadership Awards Dubai, United Arab Emirates (14 May, 2012) – ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 04:31:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512623/Saudi-UK-has-much-to-offer-to-tourists-2012-says-envoy?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512623/Saudi-UK-has-much-to-offer-to-tourists-2012-says-envoy?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) This year will be a very special time to visit Britain as the country celebrates 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. The year also promises to be an unforgettable ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 13 May 2012 01:29:30 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512843/Britains-MUSIC-is-GREAT-Week-Kicks-Off-14-May?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512843/Britains-MUSIC-is-GREAT-Week-Kicks-Off-14-May?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) World's Greatest Music Festivals to be Held in UK; London's Jessie J named Ambassador to the Festival Fever Dubai, United Arab Emirates Gulf visitor numbers to the UK ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 13 May 2012 04:55:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512912/Saudi-Al-Tayyar-Travel-Group-to-sell-30-of-its-share-to-public ?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512912/Saudi-Al-Tayyar-Travel-Group-to-sell-30-of-its-share-to-public ?src=RSS (MENAFN) Saudi Arabia's Al Tayyar Travel Group (TTV) would sell 30 percent of its shares to the public, according to the issuing bank, reported Arabian Business. The bank said that fifty percent ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 13 May 2012 07:22:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512539/Abu-Dhabis-ADNH-reports-USD18m-profit-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512539/Abu-Dhabis-ADNH-reports-USD18m-profit-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) reported USD17.9 million net profit in the first quarter, down from USD22.6 million a year earlier. The hotelier also reported 1 percent increase in ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 12 May 2012 04:58:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512204/Rotana-Hotels-plans-to-open-more-hotels-Qatar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512204/Rotana-Hotels-plans-to-open-more-hotels-Qatar?src=RSS (MENAFN) Abu Dhabi-based hotel operator Rotana Hotels unveiled plans to open three to four hotels in Qatar, to tap on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, Arabian Business reported. Rotana is ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 05:18:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512081/UAE-Adnh-Q1-profit-drops-20?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512081/UAE-Adnh-Q1-profit-drops-20?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi National Hotels (Adnh), a diversified hospitality company, on Wednesday reported 20 per cent decline in its first quarter earnings to Dh65.82 million. The ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 01:29:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512079/UAE-Hotels-accord-huge-response-to-classification-scheme?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512079/UAE-Hotels-accord-huge-response-to-classification-scheme?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, or DTCM, has announced that there has been a huge response from the hotel establishments in the emirate for the new ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 01:28:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512048/Saudi-Agreement-reached-to-provide-emergency-cover-for-tourist-sites?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512048/Saudi-Agreement-reached-to-provide-emergency-cover-for-tourist-sites?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) have agreed to join hands in upgrading first aid programs in the tourism ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 01:06:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512038/Germany-emerges-key-destination-for-Gulf-tourists?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512038/Germany-emerges-key-destination-for-Gulf-tourists?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Germany has become one of the key destinations for tourists from Gulf Countries and the tourism industry witnesses a growth of 20-30 percent year on year. "Munich received ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 12:59:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512030/Saudi-Turkish-Food-Fest-at-Movenpick-Alkhobar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512030/Saudi-Turkish-Food-Fest-at-Movenpick-Alkhobar?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Blue restaurant at Movenpick Hotel Alkhobar, in association with Turkish Airlines, began a special 10-day Turkish Food Festival yesterday. The hotel has invited guests to ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 12:53:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511926/Occupancy-at-Dubai-hotels-up-to-88-Q1-E&Y?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511926/Occupancy-at-Dubai-hotels-up-to-88-Q1-E&Y?src=RSS (MENAFN) Ernst & Young stated that occupancy rate at Dubai hotels rose by 2 percent in the first quarter from 2011's same period to 88 percent, reported Gulf News. E&Y said that revenue per ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 07:49:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511900/Qatari-Diar-mulls-tourism-projects-Tunisia?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511900/Qatari-Diar-mulls-tourism-projects-Tunisia?src=RSS (MENAFN) Diar, the property unit of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), unveiled plans to build two tourism projects in Tunisia, the state news agency QNA reported. The Tunisian Minister of ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 04:32:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511627/Riyadh-food-festival-billed-big-success?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511627/Riyadh-food-festival-billed-big-success?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The organizing committee of the 2nd Riyadh Food Festival (RFF 2012) honored on Sunday night at its concluding ceremony the participants, sponsors and organizers at the Riyadh ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 01:10:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511623/Saudi-Crown-prince-calls-for-improvement-Haj-services?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511623/Saudi-Crown-prince-calls-for-improvement-Haj-services?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Supreme Haj Committee yesterday discussed a number of major issues including creation more space for pilgrims in Mina, expansion of Mashair Railway, Haj visas of people ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 01:08:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511548/St.-Regis-Diha-is-officially-inaugurated?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511548/St.-Regis-Diha-is-officially-inaugurated?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) DOHA, Qatar – 8 May, 2012 – Mr. Omar Hussain Alfardan, President of Resorts Development Company and Alfardan Group and Mr. Frits van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 08 May 2012 09:08:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511419/UAE-Al-Habtoor-acquires-Le-Meridien-Budapest?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511419/UAE-Al-Habtoor-acquires-Le-Meridien-Budapest?src=RSS (MENAFN) Chairman of the UAE-based Al Habtoor Group, Khalaf Al Habtoor, announced that the conglomerate was able to close a deal for acquiring Le Meridien Budapest, based in Hungary, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 08 May 2012 03:11:09 GMT