Gate Arab Tourism News - المسلة - البوابة العربية للسياحة

almasalla.travel - 120x600 - Generic tags

Al masalla By English

: اختر التصنيف الفرعي

Thomas Cook shares crash on bank discussions

Shares in Thomas Cook crashed earlier as the tour operator admitted “deterioration” in trading conditions had forced it to seek further credit with banks.

Further growth in German tourism market

Germany is becoming an increasingly popular destination for travellers from all over the world, even at a time of economic difficulty, according to the latest figures.

Mexico to host inaugural WTTC Regional Summit

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed it will hold its first Regional Summit on May 16th-18th in 2012 in Mexico.

Inside Morocco’s hotel building boom

REPORT FROM MOROCCO—The major hotel chains are staking their claims in Morocco, lured by the country’s cultural assets and government-backed tourism industry.

Hilton takes steps to level OTA playing field

Hilton Worldwide will take calculated steps and provide amplified resources in 2012 to assure its product is represented and sold appropriately across all channels, said Paul Brown, president of global brands and commercial services for Hilton, during the PhoCusWright Conference this week.

WTM 2011 Experiences 5% Increase in Visitors

World Travel Market 2011, the leading global event for the travel industry, experienced an impressive 5% increase in visitors compared to the previous event.

SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FROM A SCANDINAVIAN ‘ROOM WITH A VIEW’

With the peak of the solar maximum this winter and NASA’s prediction of the best aurora activity for half a century, there really is no better time to see the Northern Lights. Let Taber Holidays enhance your trip with an overnight stay in one of Scandinavia’s more unusual hotels.

EIBTM HOSTED BUYERS GEAR UP FOR MAJOR BUSINESS IN BARCELONA

Strategic initiatives are proving to have a positive impact on Hosted Buyers and excitement is building as EIBTM (www.eibtm.com), the Global Meetings and Events Exhibitions is set for another year of serious business in The Fira Gran Via, Barcelona (29 November – 1st December).

Alain St.Ange continues to push the Seychelles’ 2012 Carnival

No opportunity is missed by Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, to take the podium and to speak about the Seychelles island’s 2012 Carnival set for the 2nd to the 4th March.

TODAY: Starbucks opens its 500th store in China

500th Store milestone includes a total of 800 stores across Greater China in 42 cities and company plans to reach 1,500 stores in Mainland China by 2015.