Future proofing Lebanon’s Air Traffic Control training
Air traffic controllers in Lebanon can now train in a ‘real world’ air traffic environment, using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand.
Raki Philipps replaces Haitham Mattar as RAKTDA CEO
Phillips has worked for some of the world’s most renowned global brands, including Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Universal Studios.
Abu Dhabi hotel GMs meet at DCT for industry development planning
New initiatives to boost hotel performance in the capital, as well as key regulations, upcoming developments and challenges facing the tourism sector.
The Levant: Lessons to learn and looking ahead
Lebanon’s untapped tourism potential, what the country can learn from Jordan’s success and the need for a joined-up approach when it comes to marketing and messaging were among the topics that Hospitality News asked industry experts to expand upon following their participation at a high-profile, sectoral event recently in Beirut. Here’s what they said…
Manama hotels strike ‘black gold’
Tough trading conditions have been the norm for the Middle East hotel industry over the past five years. A drop in oil prices that began in 2014 inevitably led to an economic slowdown for oil-dependent countries, including Bahrain. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East & Africa executive, tracks the kingdom’s early stages of revival and shares his thoughts on where it goes from here
Three-minute online visa system is linked to purchase of tickets for Jeddah Season events
Once visitors buy a ticket, they can get an instant e-Visa simply by logging on to www.sharek.sa and following the step-by-step instructions.
Middle East travelers prefer London, Paris and Rome for their summer trips
Asian destinations are also inching up the list for Middle Eastern travelers, with Bali, and Tokyo joining Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in this year’s top 10.
D-Marin Dubai begins managing three marinas in Dubai
The project will mark the first step in a mission to turn Dubai into an international destination of preference for luxury yacht owners.
Miral partners with Plug and Play ADGM to nurture innovation among Travel & Hospitality startups
Plug and Play and Miral’s program will commence in Q3 of 2019, with the first batch of selected startups residing at ADGM.
The Middle East leads growth in international tourism
Confidence in global tourism has started to pick up again after slowing down at the end of 2018, according to the latest UNWTO Confidence Index survey.
