Saudia Private Aviation (SPA), the private aviation arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, received the General Aviation Authority license as one of the aviation systems that regulates ground services within Saudi Arabia.

Cascades Golf Resort, Spa and Thalasso officially opened its doors with a new look in Hurghada, Egypt, hotspot Soma Bay.

Apart from promoting Egypt’s globally admired cultural and historical heritage, which has been a magnet for travellers for decades, as part of the common efforts to resurge the country’s former tourism status, industry players are branching out to alternative segments, aiming to inspire non-traditional visitors though diversified offerings.

“Wellness is a very important aspect of our offerings at our hotel,” said Hamdy, noting how an extensive and well-rounded wellness offering can influence holiday-makers when looking for their ideal accommodation.

Experiential travel, encompassing the adventure, culture, heritage, wellness and spa, and cruise tourism segments, which are currently trending globally, will be adopted as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017.

SIMON CASSON has been promoted to president of hotel operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

“The tourism sector is becoming [highly important] to Kuwait, seeing how the government is starting to take development