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Oman Air Holidays and Jordan Tourism Board Sign Strategic Partnership for Tourism Promotion

Oman Air Holidays has announced a strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan. The partnership will include a series of co-branded tactical campaigns that aim to position Oman Air Holidays as a preferred provider of international travel packages and encourage those in Oman to visit Jordan during peak season. Oman Air currently operates seven flights a week from Muscat to the Jordanian capital, Amman, which is popular amongst travelers for its spectacular landscape and ancient treasures. Mundher Al Shaikhani, Senior Manager Holidays and Loyalty Programme at Oman Air, said, “Oman and Jordan already enjoy a warm relationship and this partnership seeks to increase value creation for both countries and contribute to our respective tourism agendas. We look forward to working with the Jordan Tourism Board as we continue strengthening our presence across the region, while creating amazing itineraries that offer something completely different to our guests.” Dr. Abed Al-Razzaq Arabiyat Managing Director of Jordan Tourism Board, added, “As we strive to increase Jordan’s competitiveness as a global tourism destination, we are expanding our reach to new and more targeted markets. Our growing touristic relationship with Oman offers many mutual opportunities, and our partnership with Oman Air Holidays is sure to add considerable momentum to our goals.” Oman Air Holidays excels in creating extraordinary travel experiences to some of the world’s most exciting destinations. With a string of recent partnerships, it is strengthening its growing portfolio of packages, which provide excellent value and choice, complemented with the award-winning service and hospitality of Oman Air. Whether a family break, a romantic getaway, or an adventure-packed escape, guests will find a package to suit …

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SAUDIA inaugurate new operations building in KAIA

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the Kingdom’s national flag carrier, inaugurated its new SAUDIA Operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The building, which boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, was inaugurated in a ceremony by His Royal Highness Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Makkah, and His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation and His Excellency Eng. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of SAUDIA Group; along with members of SAUDIA’s Board of Directors, various KAIA officials, and members of the media. Using a mock-up of an aircraft engine throttle, HRH Prince Badr signaled the inauguration of the highly equipped building which is set to serve as a key enabler of the Saudi Aviation Strategy, under the Kingdom’s broader National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The new building will also support SAUDIA in its efforts to make KAIA a global hub.  Built entirely by Saudi Airlines Real Estate Development Company (SARED) over an area of 50,000 square meters, the two-story building can accommodate more than 1,100 employees. Throughout the building’s design, construction, and deployment stages, SARED prioritized the incorporation of and compliance with the highest safety and security standards. The environmentally friendly structure adheres to the highest international sustainability standards as well. It also aims to provide an ideal working environment that fosters productivity and innovation amongst its employees. The building is situated near the far side of the airport, providing both pilots and cabin crew members with easy aircraft access. It is a proper mini terminal, …

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WIZZ Air launches new route from London Luton to Jordanian capital Amman

Wizz Air celebrates the launch of a new ultra-low-fare route from its base at London Luton Airport to Jordan’s capital city, Amman. Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or via the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from £36*. Wizz Air will operate flights between Luton and Amman three times a week. Amman offers visitors the chance to enjoy impressive ancient architecture and desert landscapes as well as experience the incredible hospitality that Jordan has to offer. Whether it be a day trip to visit Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, a visit to the ancient ruins in Jerash, or a climb to the top of Mount Nebo to soak up the panoramic views, there is something for every kind of traveller. The announcement follows the recent launch of four new routes from London Luton to Prague, Sharm El Sheikh, Tallinn, and Hurghada. Wizz Air now offers over 80 routes from London Luton, where it is the largest operator. Marion Geoffroy, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK said: “We are very excited to announce the launch of our new route to Amman, a capital city bursting with life and the gateway to the historic country of Jordan. We are constantly striving to both diversify and expand our network and are pleased to be able to offer our passengers even more exciting and affordable travel opportunities beyond Europe, following the launch of our flights from Luton to Sharm-El Sheik. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our young, efficient, and sustainable aircraft.” Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Chairman of the Jordan Tourism Board, said “The launch of this route sits within the framework of the …

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Majid Al Futtaim opens Snow Oman, the largest snow park in MENA region

Majid Al Futtaim  opened Snow Oman on 24 December, the largest snow park in the MENA region. Set in the heart of the Mall of Oman, Snow Oman covers a sprawling area of 14,830 square metres with a “Desert Blizzard” theme – a reimagined world where Oman’s cityscapes and sand dunes are covered in real snow. The coolest must-visit destination will feature family-friendly rides such as the Mountain Thriller, Snow Bullet, Slide Winder, Cloud Climber, and Zorb Ball, unique attractions such as Cold Town Muscat, Frozen Shipwreck and Lighthouse, and a 475-square metre ice rink. Like its sister brands Ski Dubai and Ski Egypt, Snow Oman is now home to a colony of king and gentoo penguins who are provided with the best possible care in a custom-built penguinarium. In 2005, Majid Al Futtaim pioneered a one-of-a-kind, sub-zero leisure offering in the Mall of the Emirates: Ski Dubai. The award-winning experience has been recognised as the World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort by the prestigious World Ski Awards for seven consecutive years. In 2017, Ski Egypt opened in the Mall of Egypt and set an all-new record for being the first of its kind in the African continent. Be the first to experience Oman’s first and only indoor snow destination, Snow Oman. Book your tickets now at snowoman.com.

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SAUDIA and Malaysia Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Malaysia Airlines and SAUDIA have entered into a codeshare agreement, to expand destinations and travel options, offering passengers with seamless connections and airlines’ signature hospitality services in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia through on the flights of the two carriers, beginning 15 December 2022 subject to regulatory approval. With the partnership, Malaysia Airlines’ “MH” flight code will be added to several SAUDIA’ s flights with departures from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah and Riyadh, as well as flights between the cities to Madinah and Cairo. Meanwhile, SAUDIA’ “SV” flight code will be added to Malaysia Airlines’ flights from Kuala Lumpur to several destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Penang. Travellers from the Far East and the Australian region will enjoy easy access via SAUDIA to the most prominent destinations in the Kingdom, such as Madinah and Al-Ula, to learn about the wonderful natural heritage sites in them, in addition to providing many trips to the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Passengers on board Malaysia Airlines will enjoy smooth connections to the most prominent tourist destinations in Penang which is famous for its location on the UNESCO World Heritage List and its picturesque beaches, in addition to Australian cities, namely Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Commenting on this topic, Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines, Captain Izham Ismail, “We are delighted to welcome SAUDIA as our new codeshare partner to leverage each other’s network, allowing two full-service carriers to expand their operations to South East Asia and Australia as well as the Middle East respectively. This partnership will strengthen Malaysia Airlines’ presence in Saudi Arabia and build upon a strong relationship between the two carriers. It will also complement our double daily …

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Deutsche Hospitality concludes 2022 by opening 3 properties in 3 months in the Middle East

Leading German hospitality management group, Deutsche Hospitality, announces the opening of three new stellar hotels in the Middle East within the last three months, taking its total operating portfolio to 26 properties and three Steigenberger Nile cruises across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. The new openings include IntercityHotel Muscat, Steigenberger Residence Doha and Al Hamra Village Hotel, representing an additional 770 operational keys. Within the last 12 months, Deutsche Hospitality has doubled the number of rooms within its regional portfolio, reaching over 1,531 keys in the Middle East. It has further cemented its strong presence in Dubai with the expansion of its team centre in the regional office with appointments of talented Senior Leadership Team to support, the brand’s growth strategies, hotel operations and stakeholders in the Middle East. Siegfried Nierhaus, Vice President Middle East, Deutsche Hospitality, said: “2022 has been a great and successful year for us. As we look to the year ahead, the Middle East is teaming with immense growth potential as the region’s leisure and hospitality sectors are expected to grow exponentially. At Deutsche Hospitality, we are committed to creating perfect guest experiences and enhancing our presence as the leading German hospitality group in the region.” Nierhaus added, “2022 also marks another key milestone for the group, establishing a presence in Uzbekistan with our first property in Central Asia. Deutsche Hospitality has entered into a franchise agreement with Valor Hospitality and Globus Hotels to manage IntercityHotel Tashkent in Uzbekistan in 2023.” In September, Deutsche Hospitality celebrated the opening of its third IntercityHotel branded property, IntercityHotel Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman. Featuring 273-keys, the midscale property offers guests the …

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Dubai’s first camping wellness festival to be a key driver for domestic tourism during Dubai Shopping festival

Core Direction, the company most popular for bringing wellness experiences to the UAE’s most iconic landmarks, has teamed up with Hatta Resorts by Dubai Holding and the Dubai Shopping Festival to deliver the region’s first camping, movement and music focused three-day festival, COREUNITY Festival. This festival is expected to take over Dubai’s ‘adventure capital’, delivering three incredible days of music, movement and wellness in Wadi Hub at Hatta Resorts. The community-focused camping festival will bring together the region’s most inspiring fitness, health and wellness talents to motivate and move Dubai. COREUNITY main stage and tent offers a daily lineup of world class talent delivering immersive breathwork, yoga, HIIT and dance sessions along with nightly DJ beats to move the community past sunset. The community courtyard will welcome ‘Dubai Shopping Festival Tunes DXB’ as it delivers a weekend-long lineup of live acoustic musicians and entertainment while participants sing along to the amplified sounds of mother nature and enjoy an assortment of food and beverage, as well as a collection of regional food truck roll-ins. Hatta mountains invite sunrise summit meditations, group hikes, trail runs, bike adventures, adventurous activities, as well as a kayak or pedal boat excursion in the nestled crystal-clear Hatta dam. The sports pitch provides a weekend schedule of Zorb football for those eager to embrace team play and healthy competition. The “Kids Zone” in Wadi Hub at Hatta Resorts brings fitness and fun together for an action-packed weekend designed to guide, entertain and inspire the young ones. Campsites, picnic benches, bean bags, bonfires, food trucks, BBQ stations and live music under the stars offer the perfect excuse to grab your tents with friends and families to create unforgettable …

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Corporate travel specialist in Oman Zahara Travel with over 50 years of experience partners with Amadeus to expand its premium customer offering

For more than 50 years, Zahara Travel has become renowned for demonstrating an entrepreneurial and pioneering approach to corporate travel. This strategy has helped the company gain prominence as a premium service-oriented organization, resulting in winning the “Oman Award for Excellence” in Tourism six times. Thanks to its collaboration with Amadeus, the corporate travel specialist plans to boost its level of automation to deliver an enhanced and more personalized customer service. Zahara Travel has chosen to implement the latest cloud-based Amadeus Selling Platform, which delivers fast access to a comprehensive range of travel services using real-time connectivity for the most up-to-date inventory and pricing. To benefit customers further, Zahara Travel will deploy Amadeus Productivity Suite, which is a behind-the-scenes set of tools that enable travel consultants to focus on delivering the best customer service rather than the administrative processes that need to be managed. Amadeus Web Services is another key component of the agreement between the two companies. Gautam Broota, CEO of Zahara Travel and Service Bureau LLC said, “As a pioneer in the Travel and Tourism business in Oman, we strive to offer our customers the most efficient and seamless award-winning service. Our partnership with Amadeus ensures we are using highly advanced products and services that enhance our ability to deliver customer service in a comprehensive and personalized manner. We are excited about the expanded range of solutions included in this agreement as it elevates our offering to the next level for all our stakeholders.” Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont, Managing Director, Amadeus Gulf, adds: “Amadeus’ travel solutions will help enhance the services offered by Zahara Travel and is backed by our commitment to support our customers every step of the …

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Majid Al Futtaim signs deal with Immersive Gamebox to launch interactive digital smart rooms in UAE

Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, Entertainment & Cinemas, the region’s premiere leisure pioneer, has signed a deal with Immersive Gamebox (IGB) to introduce seven hyper-immersive and interactive ‘Gameboxes’ to Magic Planet in City Centre Mirdif, Dubai and City Centre Al Zahia, Sharjah, giving visitors access to 12 different experiences. The partnership underscores Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to evolving and diversifying its offering in line with customer preferences and emerging trends. IGB (formerly known as Electric Gamebox) is a leading immersive      gaming company which designs and develops interactive digital smart rooms called ‘Gameboxes’     , catering      for groups of two to six players per Gamebox. The platform is a completely new genre of group entertainment featuring cutting-edge technologies, including      patented touch screens, 3D motion tracking and      surround sound      to deliver a hyper-immersive shared gaming experience     . IGB has a growing library of licensed and original IP games created by its in-house studio. All titles will be available at Magic Planet including Alien Aptitude Test, Ticket to Mars, Psychedelic Mansion, James Bunny: Casino Tropicale, and Squid Game      lasting 60 minutes each, as well as Temple of Coins, Angry Birds, Block Smash Mania, Trivia Mash-up, lasting 15-30 minutes each and kids’ games including Temple of Coins Junior, Tip Tap Memory Challenge and Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps, lasting 15-30 minutes each. IGB will also be providing localised versions of these games in Arabic. Commenting on the partnership, Mark D. Haak Wegmann, Managing Director, Majid Al Futtaim Leisure and Entertainment said, “Immersive Gamebox (IGB) is a pioneering gaming company, and we are excited to partner with them to expand our offering at Magic Planet. Together, we will introduce technology-enabled shared play and a whole new genre of …

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Get a First Look at the Pambuffetti, the most exotic sports car in the world in Waldorf Astoria RAK

Begin your experience of limitless luxury at the “greatest venue of them all” – the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah with the journey of a limited-edition exotic sports car, Pambuffetti. Pambuffetti is a limited edition Italian Hyper Car inspired by the current Formula 1 made to provide the same sensations on the track and on the road. Pambuffetti PJ-01 features an 820 hp- V10- 5200cc engine, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. This car was born with the same aerodynamic philosophy of a Grand Prix single-seater and was created to enhance the potential of sports driving on the road. “This is the car for me! But my goal is to share it with those who share my passion,” proudly states Juri Pambuffetti. This iconic car is in the Middle East region for the first time and showcased at the iconic luxury resort Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. The first female F3 driver of the United Arab Emirates, Amna Al Qubaisi, was invited to unlock the gear of Pambuffetti for the first time at Waldorf Astoria RAK. “It was breathtaking to drive this extremely powerful sports car, and I am happy that the Pambuffetti team gave me the opportunity to try the car out,” said Amna Al Qubaisi. The resort invites luxury car lovers and collectors to get a first look at the Pambuffetti with a VIP Suite Package. Your curated luxury hospitality experience starts with Royal Caviar in-suite breakfast and Waldorf Afternoon Tea at Peacock Alley and follows up with an adrenaline-filled exploration of Pambuffetti “PJ-01”. This truly epic journey allows you to sit inside, talk to the car designers and take …

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