Tourism

June 11, 2013

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Abu Dhabi Community Police Launches its Summer Activities

The Community Police Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ launched its summer activities program with an awareness campaign targeting children under the theme “Making Use of Time”. This campaign is part of its annual plan for the current year, and coincides with the end of the school year and the onset of summer holidays.


Lt. Colonel Mubarak bin Muhairom, Head"...

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June 2, 2013

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Hungary to promote health tourism, MICE, Budapest and Balaton in Middle East

According to Mrs. Marianna Dené, CEO of Hungarian Tourism Plc., "The Middle East market has been a growing and increasingly important source market of visitors to Hungary over the last couple of years, and we see positive signs to suggest that this trend will continue. We expect a further increase in visitors from the region in 2013."

The reasons attributed to the positive outlook regarding increased visitor numbers to Hungary from the region include: Hungarian Tourism's proactive strategy of engagement with the regional travel trade, airlines and agents, Hungary's continuing success...

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May 27, 2013

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Saudi Gear Hyundai sweeps Saudi GT Championship

Though he came in the second place, Hyundai Saudi Gear driver Abdullah Al- Dossari was able to clinch and retain the 2013 Saudi GT Series Championship after a hard-fought season with many ups and downs.


Al-Dossari who had won last season's title in LT1 category, he participated in the race onboard Hyundai Genesis of 6-cylendir engine, and equipped with GT tires and wing"...

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May 27, 2013

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Bangkok Peaks as World’s Top Travel Hotspot

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Today, in launching its third annual Global Destination Cities Index, MasterCard announced that Bangkok is this year’s number one city for travel. While London reached the top spot in"......

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May 26, 2013

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Special Offers for MoI Members at Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Farah Leisure Parks Management, operator of Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World, to deliver entertainment offers with special prices to members of the Ministry of Interior and Abu Dhabi Police and their families as of May 19th.


According to the MoU, which embodies the"...

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May 23, 2013

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Hilton HHonors Calls on Travelers to Save with The Great Getaway

Booking a vacation just got simpler. Now through September 30, 2013, Hilton HHonors is encouraging travelers around the world to save with The Great Getaway, offering hotel rates as low as $100 in the U.S., up to 25 percent off stays in Middle East and Africa, and up to 20 percent off stays in Asia Pacific when booking within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio*. The portfolio includes Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton"...

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May 19, 2013

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Tourism & Hospitality Industry Gathers to Debate How the Sector's Skills Gaps Can Be Addressed

Key industry professionals, government officials and academics will gather this week to discuss the existing and emerging skills gaps within the UAE’s tourism and hospitality industry.


The discussion, facilitated by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), will see participants debate the findings of a Workforce Planning Study...

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