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All rights reserved.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:45:00 GMT5014476http://www.zawya.com/tourismhttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091109034501HRH Prince Feisal, the Regent, discussed investment and tourism cooperation with a delegation from Starwood Hotels and Resorts, headed by Chief Executive Officer Frits van Paasschen, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:08:47 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091109034501Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091109041254A joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Imagenation and Ashok Amrtiraj's Hyde Park Entertainment Group is launching work on their latest venture called Street DancingMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:02:33 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091109041254Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_09112009_091105More than 400 exhibitors from the Middle East are participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) ? the world's second biggest travel and tourism gathering ? at London's ExCel that starts today and continues till November 12. London Mayor Boris Johnson is expected to inaugurate the event.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:19:53 GMTGulf News GN_09112009_091105Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108032246Saudi Arabia will not bar anyone considered a high risk for swine flu from performing the Haj this year, said Minister of Health Abdullah Al-Rabeeah.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:47:18 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091108032246Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108032355Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will participate in the 30th annual World Travel Market (WTM), to be held in London from November 9 to 12 at ExCeL London. QTA will include a delegation from the Qatar tourism and hospitality industries.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:45:43 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091108032355Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108032447Chairman of the Central Haj Committee, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, launched a national media campaign on Saturday urging pilgrims to be responsible during the Haj and perform their rites properly.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:43:25 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091108032447Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108035113The UAE health ministry has finalised a comprehensive plan for pilgrims to deal with emergencies that may occur during Haj due to H1N1.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:17:54 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20091108035113Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108044949The hospitality sector in Dubai is once more in top gear for the coming high season, with packages and market-specific promos to lure tourists, said hotel industry executives.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:49:40 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091108044949Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108052350Projects under way in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi emirate would help boost tourism as they would develop the area economically, culturally and socially, the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:25:37 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20091108052350Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091107121258Germinal Garcia has been appointed as General Manager for the pre-opening of the Salalah Marriott Resort in Oman. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:28:16 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091107121258Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106111958Deloitte, the business advisory firm, confirms that Abu Dhabi's hospitality industry received a welcome boost when hosting the UAE's (United Arab Emirates) first Formula One Grand Prix last weekend.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:11:02 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091106111958Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106093951Cairo Festival City announces the launch and sales of phase one of Oriana villas during a gala dinner hosted on their premises, overlooking the villa construction site. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:51 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091106093951Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106074527Between the villas of Jabal Amman lie some of the last traces of "Ammonite Jordan". Rujm Al Malfouf, a large stone tower and annex, is one of a series of some 30-odd fortresses dotting the Kingdom that date back to the little-known period.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:45:54 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091106074527Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106074120A top official on Thursday urged the first groups of pilgrims heading to Mecca in the coming two weeks to follow precautionary measures, as the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine will not be available before they leave Jordan.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091106074120Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106072605A senior official of the Haj Committee has denied allegations raised by some Haj contractors (Muqawils) that the committee was partially responsible for a drop in the number of Haj pilgrims this year. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:39:58 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091106072605Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106063435About 36,000 Algerian pilgrims will be performing Haj this year. Part of an 800-member official Algerian mission came to the Kingdom on Monday to facilitate their arrival, with the rest following soon. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:15:14 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091106063435Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106062401 Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeah inaugurated a 100-bed hospital for patients in pilgrims' city in Jeddah's Al-Muhammadya district, Thursday.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:07:54 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20091106062401Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106062424Local pilgrims can use a special toll-free number and website to check on the authenticity of companies offering to take them on Haj. This will help prevent them from being cheated and assist the government in cracking down on fraudulent operators.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:03:52 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20091106062424Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106063154 Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) visited King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Rabigh, north of Jeddah, on Wednesday. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:57:26 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091106063154Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106055638The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development is satisfied with the success of the just-concluded Formula One grand Prix in Yas Marina Circuit as a positioning exercise for the emirate and is confident that it will contribute to the development of Abu Dhabi as a destination of choice to many tourists. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:43:06 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20091106055638Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_05112009_041128.txtSharjah-based Dana Gas, the Middle East's first and largest regional private sector natural gas company, will be the main sponsor of the Sharjah Water Festival 2009. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:51:33 GMTGulf News GN_05112009_041128.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091105040757The number of visitor arrivals into Singapore from the UAE is expected to record zero per cent growth this year but will not slip into the negative.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:18:52 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091105040757Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091104075743Significantly fewer Dubai hotels and travel agents are going to the World Travel Market in London next week despite reduced costs and the fact that the UK is the emirate's largest single source of visitors, says the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:18:47 GMTThe National ZAWYA20091104075743Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091104061814Amman -- Jordan and Kazakhstan have signed here today a tourism cooperation program and a work plan to execute it during 2009-2011.The program, which was signed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Maha Al Khatib and her Kazakh counterpart, aims...Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:40:54 GMTJordan News Agency - Petra ZAWYA20091104061814Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091104045242The American Consulate General in Dhahran, Eastern Province is now issuing non-immigration visas valid for five years to Saudi citizens who will be traveling to the United States for business or tourism purposes.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:50:19 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20091104045242Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091104045349Jeddah's Haj terminal is well-prepared to receive pilgrims, with new terminals, arrival lounges and special rooms for swine flu cases, said Khaled Al-Khaibari, head of media for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:48:50 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20091104045349Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_03112009_041127.txtHis Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has urged members of the Dubai 2020 Organising Committee to work harmoniously and succeed in bringing the 2020 World Expo and Olympic Games to the UAE.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:39:49 GMTGulf News GN_03112009_041127.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_03112009_041130.txtThe Sea Dubai RC44 Gold Cup will open this year's Sea Dubai Watersports Festival to be held off the Mina Seyahi waters at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) later this month.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:36:51 GMTGulf News GN_03112009_041130.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_03112009_041149.txtThe hospitality industry in the Gulf region is still reeling under the impact of the downturn and has suffered declines in all the four key measurements in year-over-year results for September, top industry experts said.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:34:22 GMTGulf News GN_03112009_041149.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_03112009_041146.txtWith tens of thousands of pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia from all over the world, authorities have made elaborate preparations to ensure a safe and secure Haj.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:17:15 GMTGulf News GN_03112009_041146.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091103T131447ZJTI43Dubai has stepped up its work on a possible bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games by setting up a committee to supervise the project, WAM state newsagency reported on Tuesday.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:03:50 GMTAFP ANA20091103T131447ZJTI43Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103031332The Council of Ministers warned Monday that Saudi Arabia will not allow anyone to undermine the security and safety of pilgrims during the upcoming Haj season beginning Nov. 25.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:14:26 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091103031332Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103034939The Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) announced the Merwebhotel Central Doha will open before the end of the year.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:34:13 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091103034939Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103040420Abu Dhabi has been featured as one of the top 10 cities of the world to visit in Lonely Planet's travel guide for 2010.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:17:09 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091103040420Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103041405Middle East hotel companies such as Jumeirah and Rotana are among multinational hotel brands looking for expansion in India, despite problems such as high real estate costs and difference in the business models.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:57:13 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091103041405Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103063432Morocco expects a record 8.4 million tourists this year, Tourism Minister Mohamed Boussaid told Reuters on Saturday (October 31st). Although tourism revenue will drop 6 percent, Morocco had anticipated a 15 percent decline.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:09:28 GMTMagharebia.com ZAWYA20091103063432Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103044559The two main infrastructure packages for Cultural District and Marina District on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi will be announced by first quarter of 2010, according to a senior official from the developer, Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC).Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:51:57 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091103044559Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103053931Hotels in Dubai posted a 4.09 percentage points higher average growth in revenue per available room (RevPar) in the July to September 2009 quarter compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, new research reveals.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:50:55 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091103053931Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103054307An agreement by India and Saudi Arabia to grant mutual long-term multiple entry visas to businesspersons from both countries on a reciprocal basis has been welcomed by the Indian business community in the UAE.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:50:03 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091103054307Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_02112009_031116.txtTickets for the 5th annual Abu Dhabi Golf Championship go on sale this week with some of the world's finest, up-and-coming and most influential golfers confirmed and organisers promising an enhanced off-course offering. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which is behind the event, says the 2010 line-up will boast significantly more major names.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:36:36 GMTGulf News GN_02112009_031116.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091103045526CNN Tourism, Advertising Solutions and Knowledge (Task) Group and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) have formed a global partnership.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:11:13 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20091103045526Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091102T171938ZJQH85Saudi Arabia warned on Monday that it would not tolerate disturbances during the hajj later this month, after senior officials told Tehran not to politicise the annual mass pilgrimage to Mecca.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:28 GMTAFP ANA20091102T171938ZJQH85Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091102T124844ZJOW94Saudi Arabia is to begin vaccinating hundreds of thousands of health and hajj workers and domestic pilgrims against swine flu next week, a senior health official said on Monday, as flu deaths in the kingdom hit 62.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:57:33 GMTAFP ANA20091102T124844ZJOW94Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091102100235The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, has opened two new hotels in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi ? the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Park Inn Abu Dhabi, Yas Island.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:48:44 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091102100235Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091102034332The Dead Sea Development Corporation signed an agreement this week with the Amazon River Company for Tourism Investment to implement the first project on the shores of the Dead Sea.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:57:25 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091102034332Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_01112009_021103.txtRotana, the UAE-based regional hotel management company, yesterday said it will open the Rose Rayhaan by Rotana ? the world's tallest hotel tower, in mid-December.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:43:43 GMTGulf News GN_01112009_021103.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_01112009_021118.txtEmiratis who wish to visit Iran can obtain a visa at the airport on their arrival in the country. That's if they wish to stay less than two weeks, a diplomatic official at the Iranian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has clarified.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:47:53 GMTGulf News GN_01112009_021118.txtOpenhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091101114300Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa is in its final stage to open one of Dubai forthcoming landmarks, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana in mid December 2009.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:03:18 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091101114300Open