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  • IHG signs agreement to develop first resort in Oman


    OMRAN, the Government of Oman's tourism & development executive arm, and Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) have announced the signing of an agreement to develop Crowne Plaza Duqum Resort, the second Crowne Plaza resort in the Sultanate of Oman. Press Release - 01Dec 11:33GMT
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  • Regional travel within ME rises


    While travel has become more localised within the Middle East, there is also a shift away from business class flying, as travellers respond to fears of a recession, according to YouGovSiraj's survey - Travel Tracker. Emirates Business 24/7 - 01Dec 05:50GMT
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  • RAK Tourism Boosts Hotel Developments


    RAK Tourism, the organisation tasked to support, promote and attract tourism initiatives in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the construction of nearly two dozen 5-star hotels plus several more premium hotel and hotel apartments in the emirate. Khaleej Times - 01Dec 05:41GMT
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  • Hospitality revenue grew in '08 but future may show decreases


    The Gulf's hospitality industry witnessed strong growth in room revenues in the first nine months of the year despite declines in occupancy rates in certain parts of the region. Gulf News - 01Dec 04:29GMT
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  • Dubai Investments Ties Up With Swiss-Attixs Hotels


    Dubai Investments has signed a milestone Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) with Swiss-Attixs International Hotels Group (SAIH) of Geneva, Switzerland for the development of Dubai President Club and Spa Suites. Press Release - 30Nov 09:26GMT
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  • BCC1 ties up with Anantara Hotels & Resorts


    Blue City Company1 (BCC1) has announced an agreement with Anantara Hotels & Resorts, part of the Minor Hotel Group, for a new beachfront hotel development in Al Madina A'Zarqa currently under Phase-I of its construction. Oman Daily Observer - 30Nov 06:11GMT
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  • Oman listed among top 10 must-visit destinations


    Oman's aspiration of becoming a top-class attraction for holidaymakers worldwide has received further boost with the country figuring among the top 10 in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009 guide. Times of Oman - 30Nov 05:53GMT
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  • Hamas blocks pilgrims from leaving Gaza


    The Islamist Hamas movement which controls Gaza prevented scores of Muslim faithful wanting to head off on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca from reaching the Rafah border with Egypt on Saturday, witnesses and would-be pilgrims told AFP. AFP - 29Nov 09:53GMT
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  • Oman Among Top 10 Destinations in The Lonely Planet


    Oman's aspiration of becoming a top-class attraction for holidaymakers worldwide has received further boost being among the Top 10 picks within The Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009 guide. Press Release - 29Nov 09:05GMT
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  • New Chief appointed at UAE's Al Ghazal Transport


    Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), the parent company of Al Ghazal Transport, one of the UAE's leading hotel, tourism, transport, and catering groups, has announced the appointment of Brett Subritzky as Director of Al Ghazal Transport. Press Release - 29Nov 08:51GMT
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