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The Elaf Group, a SEDCO holding company, has revealed that Abdullah Al Sahli, working at the Elaf Al Mashaer Hotel in Makkah Al Mukarramah, has won the ‘Best Receptionist’ category of this year’s Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards (SETA 2016), which was held recently at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). The award was given in recognition of Al Sahli’s key contributions and exemplary performance as a hotel receptionist-besting out other executives from other noteworthy hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Award given in recognition of outstanding reviews posted by travelers during their stay at Middle East region’s largest hotel

For 5 days, design and creativity took over Zaitunay Bay which hosted from the 27th till the 31st of May the third edition of Beirut Designers' Week by Gata, the biggest and most important platform showcasing the creations of up-and-coming designers in Lebanon, in collaboration with Solidere and Beirut Waterfront Development.

In the presence of the Minister of Tourism Mr. Michel Pharaon and the Economic Affairs’ Advisor at the Ministry of Economy & Trade Professor Jassem Ajaka, Beirut Designers’ Week by Gata officially kick-started today at Zaitunay Bay during an official opening ceremony attended by Mrs. Sandra Ghattas, GATA Events & Promotions’ Managing Director, Mr. Mounir Doueidy, General Manager of Solidere, key representatives from Beirut Waterfront Development Company in addition to the exhibitors, the media, the sponsors and social figures.

Air Arabia has been named “Best Low-Cost Carrier” at the World Tourism Forum Awards in Istanbul, Turkey. The World Tourism Forum is an annual gathering of leading business figures and industry experts to discuss the future direction of the global tourism sector. Among the topics discussed were online tourism, destination marketing and the economic benefits of tourism.

Marketing Reaches New Heights at Hilton

Tourism industry contributes to 2.2 per cent to country's GDP forecast for current year

• Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Iraq and Egypt first markets to be served by direct Air Arabia Jordan flights starting May 18.

• Located at Amman Queen Alia International Airport, ‘Air Arabia Jordan’ to serve Europe, Middle East and North Africa markets.