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Four Points by Sheraton Doha takes brand into Qatar

Four Points by Sheraton Doha has officially opened, marking the brand’s debut in the country.The 120-room, re-flagged property will operate under a franchise agreement and will be managed by Le Mirage Real Estate, a member of Sharaka Holdings, the owners…

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One-year countdown to Expo 2020 marked in Dubai

Excitement for Expo 2020 in Dubai is reaching new heights as the United Arab Emirates prepares to celebrate one-year-to-go across all seven emirates today.Events around the country, including live performances in Dubai from global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati…

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Sustainable Events Grow In Popularity Among Meeting Planners

CWT Meetings & Events has published a special report entitled “The Future of Sustainable Events”. The business travel giant points out that sustainability is an increasingly important factor for this economic sector, which will reach a turnover of 840 million…

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Apartment Broker Airbnb Aims For Direct Listing

The room and apartment broker Airbnb has long been a thorn in the side of the big names in the hotel industry. Started eleven years ago as a small sleeping-place exchange, the group is now aiming to go public in…

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PortAventura World to install huge solar energy plant

PortAventura World is installing a photovoltaic power plant covering 100,000 metres squared, which will comprise of 22,000 modules that will supply energy to the whole resort.The project will launch in spring 2020 and will be the largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant…

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Vietnam Airlines to unveil on-board Wi-Fi services

Vietnam Airlines will launch Wi-Fi connections on a number of flights from October 10th.Passengers will be able to access the new services on selected A350 flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Osaka.Flights from Ho Chi Minh…

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Tourism Has Generated 20% Of Total World Employment Since 2013

Tourism is a great contribution to the world economy. Large emerging economies, including developed ones, depend largely on the tourism industry.Countries such as the US, France, and Spain fight over leadership in this sector with the aim of positioning themselves…

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Which? criticises Ryanair compensation arrangements

Ryanair quit a controversial aviation complaints body after being made to pay more than £3.6 million in handling fees and compensation last year, Which? has revealed.The decision is set to potentially save Ryanair millions – but leaves passengers jumping through…

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Manchester Airport to offer luggage collection through Airportr

Manchester Airport has introduced a home bag check-in and delivery service for passengers in partnership with Airportr.This will be the first time Airportr has collaborated with an airport operator to create a fully integrated baggage service, which allows passengers to…

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UberTaxi services launch in Saudi Arabia

Uber Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an UberTaxi service in the kingdom.Saudi Arabia thus becomes the first market in the GCC region to host the service.Uber aims to enhance mobility options across the Kingdom and contribute towards its…

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