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Turkish Airlines adds 5 new destinations to growing flight network in May 2013

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Istanbul, Turkey; May 19, 2013: With the world's 4th largest flight network of 223 destinations in 99 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to grow with five new destinations being added this May.

Turkish Airlines, ranked the best airline in Europe* adds operations to Isparta (Turkey), Santiago De Compostela (Spain), Valetta (Malta) and Salzburg (Austria) following the addition of Friedrichshafen to its growing network on May 2.

From May 20 roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Isparta (Turkey) will be operated three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Introductory round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Isparta (Turkey) starting at 158 TL (including taxes and fees).

With existing services to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and Bilbao, Turkish Airlines adds flights to Santiago De Compostela as its 6th destination in Spain. Beginning May 21, Santiago De Compostela flights will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays in both directions. Introductory round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Santiago De Compostela starting at 99 Euros (including taxes and fees).

Turkish Airlines’ 226th destination to its 100th country, Malta flights begin on May 25. Roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Malta will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Introductory round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Malta starting from 99 Euros (including taxes and fees).

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It’s the Catch of the Day at Treat – The BurJuman World Food Fest 2013

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Kitchen team from Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah delights visitors with seafood specialties as Villa Rotana chefs prepare for their sessions tomorrow

Dubai, UAE May 16, 2013 – Chef Mathew Bilinski and his team from Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah delighted foodies at Treat – The BurJuman World Food Fest 2013 yesterday (May 15) with his delectable seafood creations during a series of masterclasses and cooking demos on the second day of the popular culinary event.

Sharing his insider secrets and kitchen tips during the evening’s events at the Teka Chef’s Theatre in BurJuman, Chef Bilinski whipped up a selection of innovative dishes such as Scallop Ravioli, Rouge Barbet, a Black Cod in Orange Sauce and the piece de resistance – a lobster with mango, edumami, black licorice and vanilla.

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Enhancedversion of Travelport Rooms and More™launched globally

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Latest version of the hotel booking engine integratessuperior user interface with extensive new content – now offering over 450,000 unique hotel properties and one million room deals

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 8 May, 2013 – Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has unveiled a series of significant enhancements and extensive new content to Travelport Rooms and More™ – its industry-leading, B2B hotel booking engine.  The new version, which was developed following customer feedback, sets an industry-leading standard of over 450 000 unique hotel properties andone million room offers all fully bookable through one portal.

Enhancements to the newversion ofTravelport Rooms and More™, which was originally launched in summer 2011,includesa fresh look and feel, a more user-friendly, next generation interface and fastercommission payment processes for travel agents. All enhancements have been made in response to travel agencyfeedback and are designed to make booking hotels even faster, easier and more profitable for travel agents. Recent Euromonitorestimates indicate that the global hotel sector is likely to continue growing steadily in value and could be worth $628bn by 2017, a growth of 35% compared to 2012.

 

As part of the enhanced version, Travelport has alsointegratednew content from leading hotel aggregatorslowcostbeds.com, Quickbeds.com, and, most recently, the UAE’s Destinations of the World.

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Swiss-Belhotel International signs flagship Bahrain property

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Miami Property Company selects renowned Asia-headquartered hotel operator as management partner in new four-star project; prime CBD location puts brand in the heart of Bahrain’s new commercial hub

Swiss-Belhotel International, one of Asia’s leading mid-scale hotel operators, has signed a Management Agreement to operate its first Bahrain hotel property, at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013.

Essa Bokhowa, Chairman of Miami Property Co. represented by Fawaz Essa Bokhowa, Managing Director, and owners of this new hotel development – and Swiss-Belhotel International’s Chairman and President, Gavin Faull, and Regional Director of Operations & Development for the Middle East, Magdi Samman, were present at the signature ceremony.

“Bahrain is fully committed to expanding its tourism product, and as the 2013 Arab Capital of Tourism we are already seeing new opportunities take shape, buoyed by multi-billion dollar infrastructure development and a growing calendar of world-class, including Formula One, events. With the arrival of Swiss-Belhotel International, we will set new standards in four-star accommodation and attract a new audience to our shores,” said Bokhowa.

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Saudi tourism revenues touch SAR 61.8 bn in 2012 and expected to hit SAR 67.8 bn in 2016

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Saudi Arabia and UAE to exchange knowledge and expertise during ATM 2013

Dubai, May 4, 2013 – Tourism companies in Saudi Arabia are aggressively investing their resources in the local market, particularly during the Hajj and Ummrah seasons, to further consolidate KSA’s leading footprint in the tourism landscape. As the 2013 Arabian Travel Market draws near in the UAE, these companies are geared up to take part in the event and exchange knowledge and expertise with their Emirati and Middle East counterparts.

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Green Globe double whammy for TI’ME Hotels Management

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TI’ME Oak Hotel & Suites and TI’ME Grand Plaza Hotel both awarded Green Globe Certification (GGC) after meeting strict sustainability criteria

UAE-based hospitality firm, TI’ME Hotels Management, has proved its commitment to sustainable practices after two of its Dubai properties were awarded the internationally-recognised Green Globe Certification (GGC).

TI’ME Oak Hotel & Suites in Al Barsha and TI’ME Grand Plaza Hotel in Al Qusais both achieved the certification following an in-depth seven-month project to ensure the 337 Performance Indicators set out by the global Green Globe sustainability system were being met.

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BEVERLY HILLS FRIDAY BRUNCH AT GRAND HYATT MUSCAT

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Coco Latté presents Beverly Hills Friday Brunch at Mokha Café on Friday, 19 April.

MUSCAT (9 April 2013) – Indulge with unlimited Möet & Chandon champagne while listening to live music courtesy of international DJ accompanied by musicians for Muscat’s most lavish Friday brunch.

Enjoy a buffet of delicious appetisers, continental charcuterie, smoked salmon and fresh salads, complemented by a huge selection of main dishes prepared at live cooking stations, ranging from roasted rib eye of beef to grilled seafood and lobster.

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Embark on a culinary journey with ‘Dine and Delight’ at The Address Hotels + Resorts

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  • Diners will receive complimentary drinks after dinner at the trendiest lounges of The Address Hotels + Resorts
  • By dining at all of the participating outlets before May 31st, guests will receive a complimentary round trip at the same restaurants

Dubai, UAE; March 24, 2013: Savour the best in fine dining spanning an array of cuisines and perfectly concocted beverages with The Address Hotels + Resorts’ ‘Dine and Delight’ gastronomic experience.

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SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTIONS WITH IHG CLUSTER HOTELS

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This Mother’s Day, celebrations are made more memorable and special with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) cluster hotels in Jordan.

At InterContinental Aqaba Resort, Burj Al Hamam Restaurant offers a special seated menu for lunch and dinner on this special occasion, along with a nice wrapped cake given for each mother. Burj Al Hamam Restaurant is definitely the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day.

At Crowne Plaza Amman, if guests are looking for family quality time, they can book for three people or more at Brasserie Oasis with the mother’s meal for free. Alternatively, guests can treat their beloved mothers to a special package at Thalgo Spa, where mothers can be spoiled with a French touch facial, massage, pedicure and manicure.

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