Lebanon’s tourists arrivals grew by four percent y-o-y in Q1 2019

Lebanon’s tourists arrivals grew by four percent y-o-y in Q1 2019

According to the latest data by Global Blue, globe shopper spending increased by 12 percent in Q1. Saudi tourists represent 15 percent of the total tourist spending, with an increase of 45 percent versus prior year.

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Arabian Travel Week launches in Dubai in a few days

Arabian Travel Week launches in Dubai in a few days

Arabian Travel Week comprises ATM 2019 and ILTM Arabia as well as CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa 2019 and new consumer-led event ATM Holiday Shopper.

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Survey by Disney Destinations reveals top UAE family travel trends

Survey by Disney Destinations reveals top UAE family travel trends

  The research, conducted by Disney Destinations, home to the world’s most magical entertainment and recreational destinations, examined UAE families’ key motivators and preferences and the deferring spending habits of families. Some of the key findings were:  Children are the biggest influence of holiday choices 63 percent of respondents set...

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InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut announces new ISO certification

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut announces new ISO certification

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is proud to announce its recent ISO 22000:2005 certification, confirming that it meets the set of international standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization relating to food safety management. Phoenicia Hotel aims at producing safe food to its guests by providing a focus on existing food...

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Four Seasons offers guests new private jet option

Four Seasons offers guests new private jet option

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, unveils plans for an all-new Four Seasons Private Jet that will take flight in early 2021, evoking the bygone glamour of air travel coupled with thoughtful, guest-centric design and five-star service in the sky. A new A321LR aircraft, part...

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Portugal’s finest culinary stars

Portugal’s finest culinary stars

HN reached out to five of Portugal’s globally recognized chefs who are raising the profile of the cuisine with their alluring culinary creations

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Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA

Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA

Firas Mneimneh has been appointed District Director of Western Province, Saudi Arabia and General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salam. A Lebanese national and a hospitality expert, Mneimneh has over 20 years of experience in hospitality management where he started the journey with Radisson SAS Aqaba, Imo Concorde Hotel Nigeria,...

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Enoteca announces Nexty partnership

Enoteca announces Nexty partnership

Enoteca and Nexty announce a strategic partnership, where Nexty, part of Fawaz Holding, is appointed the exclusive distributor of the Enoteca portfolio in Lebanon, in addition to Nexty’s current portfolio. This partnership will allow Enoteca to further expand its distribution, in full coordination with Nexty, whose market covers Lebanon with all...

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DAMAC looks to the UK though optimistic about Dubai

DAMAC looks to the UK though optimistic about Dubai

In a clear demonstration of the UK’s attractiveness as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment, DAMAC International has secured a development financing package of £175m for London’s landmark project, DAMAC Tower at Nine Elms.

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Venture Group’s all-year-round Beit Mery cluster underway

Venture Group’s all-year-round Beit Mery cluster underway

Located in the heart of the Metn mountain with natural breathtaking views 700 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, Beit Mery is a town on the cusp of an exciting transformation. The growth that this densely populated pine area is experiencing will, by summer 2020, be reflected in it welcoming Lebanon’s newest F&B cluster concept, courtesy of Venture Group and Jellyfish

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