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 © 2013 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/1093636353/Royal-Rose-Hotel-appoints-Gianni-Malerba-as-General-Manager?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636353/Royal-Rose-Hotel-appoints-Gianni-Malerba-as-General-Manager?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) The Royal Rose Hotel, owned by the Bin Ham Group and managed by the City Seasons Group of Hotels, announced the appointment of Gianni Malerba as General Manager of the property which ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 09:09:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636339/Emirates-Holidays-Ties-up-With-TUI-India-and-Le-Passage-to-India-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636339/Emirates-Holidays-Ties-up-With-TUI-India-and-Le-Passage-to-India-?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates airlines, and TUI India, the tour operating arm of Le Passage to India , India's leading Destination Management Company, signed a ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 07:55:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636311/Abu-Dhabi-Rotana-to-open-20-hotels-India?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636311/Abu-Dhabi-Rotana-to-open-20-hotels-India?src=RSS (MENAFN) The coming 10 years will witness 20 openings in India by Abu Dhabi's hotel operator Rotana, reported Arabian Business. Last year, the company opened a representative office in India with ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 05:25:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636192/SKAI-Holdings-plans-USD1b-hotel-Palm-Jumeirah?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636192/SKAI-Holdings-plans-USD1b-hotel-Palm-Jumeirah?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) SKAI Holdings, the Dubai-based real estate investment firm, on Wednesday announced its plans for a new $1 billion hotel and furnished residences project on the Palm Jumeirah ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:23:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636105/Saudi-Maids-rush-to-rectify-status?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636105/Saudi-Maids-rush-to-rectify-status?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Hundreds of Filipino domestic workers are flocking to their consulate here to rectify their status. They are not part of the group of 2,000 Filipinos camped outside the ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:52:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636100/Saudi-Indian-minister-to-discuss-Nitaqat-during-visit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636100/Saudi-Indian-minister-to-discuss-Nitaqat-during-visit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Key bilateral and regional issues including the welfare of Indian workers, within the framework of the new Saudi labor policy, will top the agenda of talks later this month ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:50:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636098/KSA-moving-ahead-on-heritage-preservation?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636098/KSA-moving-ahead-on-heritage-preservation?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, told an audience at a UNESCO conference that Saudi Arabia is investing in its national ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:49:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636078/Dubais-SKAI-Holdings-to-open-USD1b-Viceroy-Palm-Jumeirah-hotel-2016?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636078/Dubais-SKAI-Holdings-to-open-USD1b-Viceroy-Palm-Jumeirah-hotel-2016?src=RSS (MENAFN) SKAI Holdings CEO, Kabir Mulchandani, announced that the property investment company will open the USD1-billion Viceroy Palm Jumeirah hotel during the fourth quarter of 2016, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:38:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635968/Turkeys-Tourism-Development-Needs-To-Be-Holistic-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635968/Turkeys-Tourism-Development-Needs-To-Be-Holistic-?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Regional hospitality and tourism experts gathered recently to discuss Turkey's dynamic tourism sector ahead of this month's CATHIC (The Turkey & Neighbours Hotel Investment ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:14:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635800/Dubaibased-Landmark-to-launch-up-to-15-Citymax-hotels?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635800/Dubaibased-Landmark-to-launch-up-to-15-Citymax-hotels?src=RSS (MENAFN) Landmark Group's hospitality division CEO, Praveen Bhatnagar, announced that over the coming 5 years, the Dubai-based retail giant will launch between 10-15 new Citymax hotels, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:57:09 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635798/No-visa-changes-for-Saudis-traveling-to-Indonesia?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635798/No-visa-changes-for-Saudis-traveling-to-Indonesia?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah has announced that there has been no change in the visa policy for Saudis and that they can still obtain their visas on arrival in ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:56:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635796/Saudi-BRJs-Makkah-hotels-program-to-boost-youth-skills?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635796/Saudi-BRJs-Makkah-hotels-program-to-boost-youth-skills?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ), an initiative launched by Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI), has started the Makkah hotels program in line with the efforts of the Ministry ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:55:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635759/Saudi-SCTA-seeks-S.-Korean-tourism-cooperation?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635759/Saudi-SCTA-seeks-S.-Korean-tourism-cooperation?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) is currently visiting South Korea to seek further cooperation on tourism ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:35:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635757/Saudi-Hundreds-of-Filipinos-still-camping-outside-consulate?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635757/Saudi-Hundreds-of-Filipinos-still-camping-outside-consulate?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) About 2,000 Filipino workers are still camped outside the Philippine Consulate here under difficult conditions as they wait for their emergency travel documents to go home or ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:34:23 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635752/RitzCarlton-looking-for-expansion-Makkah-and-Jeddah?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635752/RitzCarlton-looking-for-expansion-Makkah-and-Jeddah?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Pascal Duchauffour, area vice president of the Ritz-Carlton Europe, Middle East and Africa, is a reputable name in the hospitality industry. His name was among the most 50 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:31:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635747/Saudi-Arabia-needs-more-threeand-fourstar-hotels?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635747/Saudi-Arabia-needs-more-threeand-fourstar-hotels?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Onyx Hospitality Group, which aims to become one of Asia's leading hospitality providers within five years, has lined up a number of new hotel signings and openings for 2013 at ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:29:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635568/Travelers-to-Seychelles-up-15-JanApr?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635568/Travelers-to-Seychelles-up-15-JanApr?src=RSS (MENAFN) Seychelles' Minister of Tourism Alain St Ange, said that the country's visitors grew by 15 percent in January-April 2013, which exceeded the expected rate, reported Arabian Business. The ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 07:40:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635557/Nothing-But-Cruises?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635557/Nothing-But-Cruises?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Dubai, UAE - May 14, 2013 CruiseOne -Vacation Sisters, the regions first cruise specialty agency, brings its personalized service, exceptional low prices and exclusive industry ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 07:13:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635393/Saudi-Madinah-needs-500-hotels-five-years?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635393/Saudi-Madinah-needs-500-hotels-five-years?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Authorities in Madinah are faced with the pressing issue of constructing 500 hotels within the span of five years to avoid a hospitality crisis. Madinah is expected to ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:50:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635383/Saudi-Closure-of-Hada-road-affecting-tourism?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635383/Saudi-Closure-of-Hada-road-affecting-tourism?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The completion of the Taif-Hada road, a road that will connect the holy city of Makkah to the central and eastern provinces, remains uncertain in the wake of the floods that hit ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:46:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635202/Creative-Childrens-Camp-Dispels-Summer-Blues?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635202/Creative-Childrens-Camp-Dispels-Summer-Blues?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Parents looking for ideas to keep their children gainfully entertained through the long summer holidays might want to consider the Summer Camp ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 06:17:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635189/Sharjah-hotels-record-8-growth-Q1-guests?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635189/Sharjah-hotels-record-8-growth-Q1-guests?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) stated that during the January-March period, the emirate's hotels posted an 8-percent increase in the number of guests from a ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 05:13:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635064/Abu-Dhabis-busiest-Arabian-Travel-Market-to-date-stamps-destination-as-Game-Changer?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635064/Abu-Dhabis-busiest-Arabian-Travel-Market-to-date-stamps-destination-as-Game-Changer?src=RSS (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM))  Abu Dhabi's busiest ever Arabian Travel Market participation - with the partners in the destination's pavilion last week processing over 4,200 meetings and ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 02:14:27 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635051/Emiratis-advised-to-avoid-travel-to-Lebanon?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635051/Emiratis-advised-to-avoid-travel-to-Lebanon?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Emirati citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to the current situation in the region "for their own safety". "If necessary, ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 02:08:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635004/No-decision-on-Saudi-tourists-says-Jakarta?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635004/No-decision-on-Saudi-tourists-says-Jakarta?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) An official at the passports and consular section at the Indonesian Embassy said that the embassy has not yet received direction concerning travel arrangements for Saudi ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 01:37:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634893/British-Airways-newly-refurbished-A321-aircraft-touch-down-Jordan?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634893/British-Airways-newly-refurbished-A321-aircraft-touch-down-Jordan?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Following the return of British Airways to Jordan, the airline has just completed a refurbishment of all its A321 aircraft to provide Jordanian customers with greater comfort and an ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 08:57:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634791/UAE-Low-Cost-signs-200-top-travel-agencies?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634791/UAE-Low-Cost-signs-200-top-travel-agencies?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Lowcostbeds - a global, independent and trade-only bed bank - has signed 200 top travel agencies in the Middle East during its first month operations, according to a top ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:34:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634683/Saudi-With-new-rules-many-expats-change-their-minds?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634683/Saudi-With-new-rules-many-expats-change-their-minds?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Tens of thousands of illegal expatriate workers have registered with their consulates over the past 30 days in an effort to get an airline ticket home, consulates and embassy ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:36:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634664/Indian-tour-managers-expand-Saudi-links?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634664/Indian-tour-managers-expand-Saudi-links?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) India is organizing tourism road shows in Saudi Arabia from May 19-22. In India, every traveler will find what he is seeking in life. And, India's latest 'Find What You ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:25:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634591/UE-TDIC-revenue-increased-280-to-Dh1.27b-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634591/UE-TDIC-revenue-increased-280-to-Dh1.27b-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Tourism Development & Investment Company, or TDIC, master developer of tourism, cultural and residential projects in Abu Dhabi, released its 2012 financial report on ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 11 May 2013 04:38:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634590/UKs-Rocco-Forte-to-open-property-Jeddah?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634590/UKs-Rocco-Forte-to-open-property-Jeddah?src=RSS (MENAFN) Rocco Forte, the hotel operator, stated that it would launch a 2-tower property in the Saudi city of Jeddah, the UK-based company's 12th globally, reported Arabian Business. The company ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 11 May 2013 04:34:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634484/Travel-decisions-KSA-Web-plays-key-role?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634484/Travel-decisions-KSA-Web-plays-key-role?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The four-day Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013 has ended with a number of new project announcements and joint venture deals. Jeddah-based Hanco, one of the Middle East's ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 11 May 2013 01:33:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634234/UAE-Bin-Majid-supports-tourism-industry-with-USD108.88m?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634234/UAE-Bin-Majid-supports-tourism-industry-with-USD108.88m?src=RSS (MENAFN) Officials announced that USD108.88 million will be invested in four new hotels by Bin Majid Hotels and Resorts, with two based in Dubai, reported Gulf News. A total of USD40.83 million ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 05:41:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634118/UAE-Filipinos-told-to-claim-passports-May-13?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634118/UAE-Filipinos-told-to-claim-passports-May-13?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times)  Filipinos in the UAE, who have yet to claim their renewed passports issued in September and October 2012, should claim them by May 13, before the Philippine ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 02:23:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634061/UAE-ATM-promotes-Dubais-appeal-as-yearround-tourism-destination?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634061/UAE-ATM-promotes-Dubais-appeal-as-yearround-tourism-destination?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News)  Arabian Travel Market (ATM), whose 2013 edition ends this week at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, plans to continue with a fresh wave of activities in ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:52:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634054/Saudi-Hilton-to-introduce-2-new-hotels-Riyadh?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634054/Saudi-Hilton-to-introduce-2-new-hotels-Riyadh?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News)  Hilton Worldwide yesterday signed an agreement with Mawten Hospitality LLC to introduce the company's first dual branded property to the rapidly growing city of Riyadh. The ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:48:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634050/Saudi-Tourism-and-civil-aviation-forming-crucial-alliance?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634050/Saudi-Tourism-and-civil-aviation-forming-crucial-alliance?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News)  The Arabian Peninsula has always been the crossroads for different civilizations and these days those roads are in the sky rather than on the ground, said Prince Sultan bin ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:47:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634035/Dubai-Jumeirah-Group-plans-to-expand-presence-India?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634035/Dubai-Jumeirah-Group-plans-to-expand-presence-India?src=RSS (MENAFN) Jumeirah Group's CEO and President, Gerald Lawless, announced that the Dubai-based hotelier plans to expand its presence in India with the launch of a property in Goa, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:37:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634034/Saudi-KSA-brimming-with-national-spirit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634034/Saudi-KSA-brimming-with-national-spirit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, said that the Kingdom is witnessing solidarity, collective national action and humanitarian ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:35:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634003/Saudi-Ministry-warns-travelers-to-Indonesia?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634003/Saudi-Ministry-warns-travelers-to-Indonesia?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News)  The Ministry of Interior has called on Saudi citizens to fulfill the conditions required of visitors to Indonesia. Applicants for tourist visas should possess a passport with ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:13:14 GMT