MUSCAT: Hormuz Grand Muscat, a Radisson Collection Hotel, has received the HACCP certification (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), a globally recognised Food Safety Management System certification. This scheme is also recognised in Oman as a major food safety initiative for any food establishment including hotels, restaurants and catering organisations. The award was presented by John Rosario, Certification Manager from Bureau Veritas Oman to Panos Panagis, General Manager & District Director Radisson Hotel"...

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The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the National Youth Committee has launched ‘Tourism Communication Partners’ initiative to attract social media influencers for promoting tourism potential of the sultanate.

The aim is to form a community partnership between the tourism sector and youth.

The"...

The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities has allocated 94 billion dinars (approx. $78.8 million) toward rehabilitation of tourist and heritage sites to revamp the tourism sector in the country.

The ancient city of Babylon, once the cultural capital of Iraq, received the largest share of 59 billion dinars (approx. $49.4 million). The money is for establishing cultural infrastructure and repairing damage to archaeological sites.

'The money is received so that the international bodies"...

THE management of Dallah Taibah Hotel expressed its sincere appreciation to Nizar Ayesh of the Security Department and rewarded him for his continued commitment, demonstrating outstanding performance, productivity and dedicated service to hotel’s valued guests at all times.

“Being a star performer, we thank Mr. Nizar for his outstanding dedication and positive attitude on the job throughout the year and honor him with the prestigious award. Special thanks to the best performers of the month in the"...

THE Geberit Gulf Regional office unveiled the 2019 new products at the chic rooftop SoBe restaurant. W Hotel Palm Jumeirah. Alongside the excitement of the new products the invited guests were able to enjoy 360° vistas with a stunning sunset and after dusk the glittering lights of the Marina in the balmy evening breeze. Art deco colors flank street art, roaming entertainers snaking through the venue to the beats Miami South Beach vibes all added to the success of the evening.

The Geberit actuator plate Sigma50"...

Princess Cruises and Regent Seven Seas intend to drop port calls in Brunei, while Crystal Cruises is “monitoring the situation” after the country introduced a new penal code that potentially affects some passengers, according to Cruise Arabia &Africa.

“Princess Cruises is aware of the news stories circulating about the country of Brunei… we are looking at one itinerary in May 2020 and another in January 2021 that currently"...

Manama, Apr. 10(BNA): Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al-Khalifa received Huawei Bahrain CEO Jon Lu Yuedong, who was accompanied by Public Relations Director Mohammed Khalid Al-Kaabi.

BTEA Chief stressed the importance of consolidating cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations in all fields. He outlined"...

SULAIMANI – Students and other volunteers have started a week-long campaign to fight pollution at picnic areas and tourist sites in Duhok governorate.

The Duhok Environment Directorate is sponsoring park clean-ups with Lailan School and Qandil Group. The campaign will last from April 9 until April 16.

Duhok Environment Director Muhamamd Tahir Brefkani told NRT Digital"...

DUKAN, Kurdistan Region – High water from heavy rains and overspill from Dukan Dam has swept away tourism infrastructure along the Little Zab River. Further downstream, hundreds of people have been evacuated and aid agencies report problems accessing flooded areas.

Water in the Dukan Dam reservoir reached the bell-mouth spillway this week, for just the second time since the dam was constructed in 1959. Riverside streets are flooded and the town of Dukan has told people to avoid the area.

“We"...

The new 133-key Hilton Garden Inn Al Jubail has opened in Saudi Arabia’s commercial centre in Jubail, Dammam. It joins three existing Hilton Garden Inn properties in Saudi Arabia.

Helmed by Dewan Architects + Engineers as the Lead Consultant and designer of the project, the hotel building serves as a contemporary hospitality haven in the heart off Al Jubail, the industrial hub if Saudi Arabia. The hotel’s modern form is a new visual"...