Saudi Arabia will be one of the very best countries for tourism, says Prince Sultan
April 22, 2018

Saudi Arabia will be one of the most attractive countries for tourism because of its location, its unique tourist and historic elements and its hospitable and welcoming people, said Prince Sultan bin Salman.
Prince Sultan, who is president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), told the annual conference of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires that the efforts of the SCTH and its partners"...

Dubai Airports and Dubai Parks and Resorts Sign Exclusive Agreement to Feature the Theme Park Destination in DXB
April 22, 2018

Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international airport Dubai International, and DXB Entertainments PJSC (DFM:DXBE) owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts the Middle East’s largest integrated theme park, today announced a strategic partnership with the aim of creating an unparalleled airport experience while showcasing Dubai’s position as the ultimate tourist and entertainment destination"...

Kanoo Travel bolsters Middle East presence with Best-In-Class Travel Solutions
April 22, 2018

Kanoo Travel a fully owned business division of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group recently launched its best-in-class cloud travel technology solution, Krystal Online, to deliver exceptional and seamless online booking experiences to its customers across the region.

Owned and distributed by Kanoo Travel, Krystal Online allows users to search and book from"...

Saudi Arabia's first Taj hotel to open in holy city
April 21, 2018

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced its foray into the Saudi holy city of Makkah with a partnership with Umm Al Qura Development and Construction Company.

The Taj hotel brand operator will develop a property in the city's King Abdul Aziz Road (KAAR) project, one of the largest urban rejuvenation projects in Makkah.

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IHG® Signs Agreement With Al Hokair Hospitality for Development of at Least 10 Holiday Inn Express® Hotels in Saudi Arabia
April 19, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate, Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express® brand in Saudi Arabia, with a rollout of at least 10 Holiday"...

New Website to Help Overseas Visitors Plan Japan Travel Starting at Narita Airport
April 19, 2018

(AETOS Wire)-- On April 16, 2018, NAA launched a new English-language tourist information website to provide the ever-increasing numbers of overseas visitors to Japan with information on tourist attractions around Japan and how they can be accessed from Narita Airport.
The purpose of the website is to enable visitors to experience a comfortable, convenient journey and stimulate inbound tourism demand by familiarizing"...

RAS AL KHAIMAH (RAK) Ruler Delivers Keynote Opening Speech to 14th Arabian Hotel Investment Conference
April 18, 2018

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has delivered the keynote opening speech on day 2 of the 3-day Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, (17 – 19 April 2018).

Held in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the 14th Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 (AHIC) will provide unique insights"...

Zlatan Ibrahimović Joins Visa Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
April 18, 2018

(AETOS Wire)-- Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced professional footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimović, will be the new face of its global marketing campaign in anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. As the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, Visa, in collaboration with Zlatan, will help fans not miss a moment of the action this summer.

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People await grand opening of new Jeddah airport
April 17, 2018

The people of Makkah region, especially Jeddawis are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), the main gateway to the Two Holy Mosques.

The new airport, which was established at a total cost of SR36 billion, was supposed to be opened in the beginning of this year but the inauguration has been delayed further without any reasons offered.

Experimental operation of the airport will start from May"...

Malaysia launches new visa service centres in Saudi Arabia
April 16, 2018

VFS Global, a leading outsourcing and technology services specialist for diplomatic missions worldwide, has announced the opening of two one-stop Malaysia visa centres in Saudi Arabia.

The one-stop centres - in Riyadh and Jeddah - have been launched in cooperation with the Embassy of Malaysia in Saudi Arabia and in partnership with S5 Systems and Megan Gayabina and the facilities management provider of VFS Global, Al Etimad Modern Business Solutions....