Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in Riyadh. This year’s conference is anticipated to be the largest of its kind, with more than 2,000 attendees. Under the theme “Collaborating for Prosperity,” the two-day forum will see participation by senior government representatives and global business…
Emirates puts its stamp on busy season of global sports events with new ad
Emirates is stamping its mark on top global sports with an inspiring ad campaign launching ahead of a busy season of events across football, tennis, rugby, cricket, golf, horse racing and more. Premiering at the Wembley Stadium during the Emirates FA Cup final on 3 June – the 60 second spot grabs attention with cinematographic captures…
EEG partners with Farnek to offer carbon footprint assessment
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), has partnered with leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, to offer organisations an opportunity to have their own carbon footprint assessed. With both parties having the same common commitment to sustainability as well as supporting other organisations, Farnek has made its innovative calculation tool CarbonTek, which was…
UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme ‘essential’ for success
Amid reports that the UK Government will push ahead with a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme, with Scotland running a pilot, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said: “We have maintained throughout this process that a UK-wide scheme is essential to make the Deposit Return Scheme a success, particularly for businesses. “Reaching this point, however, is…
Quest Apartment Hotels expands partnership with Amadeus to include business intelligence
Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360 +® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights. As business travel and corporate events ramp up across Australia and Asia Pacific, hoteliers are searching for the most effective ways to drive demand and capture more bookings after years of restrictions. This…
Qatar Airways: Official Airline of the United Rugby Championship concludes a valiant 2023 Season
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC), concluded its participation in the 2023 season at the URC Grand Final on 27 May, congratulating Munster at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. The clash in Cape Town represented the pinnacle of elite club rugby. To further celebrate the match, the…
AI boom: Don’t miss out, but avoid the frenzy
Investors must take a cautious approach to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom to avoid getting ‘burned’, warns a serial tech entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations. The warning from Nigel Green of deVere Group follows Nvidia last week shocking the stock…
Emirates relaunches the Skywards Everyday app, enabling members to earn Miles faster with every tap
Emirates is taking its loyalty program experience to new heights with the relaunch of Skywards Everyday – an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day across dining, high street and luxury shopping, entertainment, beauty and wellness, groceries, and services. Start racking up Miles easily with Skywards Everyday and unlock rewards…
Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific for 2023: Cvent
The highly anticipated annual Top Lists, published for the first time since the pandemic, spotlight top performing MICE hotels and sought-after meeting destinations. Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia Pacific. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe,…
Agoda takes on the 12,000 THB Challenge
According to Agoda’s Travel Trend Survey, people are spending consciously on holidays this year. The majority of travelers in Asia, Australia, and the United States have set a spending range of 6,900 – 17,250 THB (201 – 500 USD) per person for travel and accommodation. To help travelers see the world for less, digital travel platform…