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Nominees at the World Golf Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, are entering the final straight as the deadline for voting approaches. World Golf Awards 2014 will take place at the Conrad Algarve, Portugal, from November 13th-16th. Voting for the event closes on October 2nd, with World Golf Awards urging …

The hospitality group, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, which encompasses the three brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, has relaunched its agent training programme in an effort to further collaborate with the travel trade. Speaking to Arabian Travel News about the reason behind the enhancements of the Famous Agents, the group’s loyalty programmes …

Travel agents based in the United Kingdom have noted that they had seen an increase in sales to the Sultanate of Oman this year compared to that of 2013. The research conducted by Aviareps found that while Dubai and Abu Dhabi remained popular destinations for travellers from the UK, there was a need for a greater variety within the region. …

Talks between officials in Preah Vihear province and local villagers whose land is in the way of a proposed domestic airport hit some turbulence on Tuesday, as homeowners bristled over the various forms of compensation being offered. Local authorities in Preah Vihear started measuring the land of families living on the defunct air field in Preah Vihear town’s Palhal commune …

HANOI, Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister, Hoang Tuan Anh, says improving tour guide skills is now a priority to end a shortage that if left unresolved will damage long-term tourism goals. The tourism minister said: “Tourism students have been made aware of this situation… career orientation courses will be offered, as well as a set of professional standards, to make …

La Cigale Tabarka Hotel, Thalasso, Spa, & Golf Resort has welcomed the most prestigious guests to its grand Opening Ceremony. The property, which opened in late August, is new refurbished, having previously operated under the title of Tabarka Beach Hotel. The event was hosted along the sublime circled infinity pool, with La Cigale Tabarka Hotel welcoming numerous famous Arab singers …

CHIANG RAI, 1 September 2014: A week-long exhibition Mysterious Mekong, was opened on a high note at the popular Central Plaza in Chiang Rai Friday evening. Under the guidance of Guy Heidelberger, director of Alliance Francaise and French Honorary Consul in Chiang Rai, the documentary-style “Mekong” exhibition took most of Thursday night to put into place at the popular Central …

The Indian businessman Abdaljamil visited Malaysia for the first time, and paid a visit to the idea of ​​a vacation is offering cultural views and detailed service to suit Muslims. He says: «everything is easy for a Muslim who vacationing here, it’s easy to get halal meat». Abdaljamil was 0.62 years, sitting in a park in Kuala Lumpur with his …

Published: 29, August 2014, 7:03 am The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has joined the Royal Jordanian fleet, bearing the name of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. The assimilation is part of the airline’s strategic plan to modernise its fleet of long-haul aircraft. This year will also see the introduction of other four Dreamliners, an aircraft each month on average. …

Published:29 August, 6:59 am A “sharp decline” in bookings will see profits at Malaysia Airlines fall further in the coming months the carrier has warned in a statement. Announcing a second quarter net loss of 307 million Malaysian ringgit (£59 million) for the three months to June, the carrier said worse was yet to come. The airline has been affected …