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Hospitality Industry's New Center

Arabian Gulf creating this century's legendary hotels

By eTN Staff Writer

"The Arabian Gulf has established a luxury brand identity for the region that is as powerful as Bulgari, Ferragamo, and Mont Blanc," Jeffrey Ornstein, CEO of J/Brice Design International www.jbricedes

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Faith Tourism in Egypt

Restoration pending for hanging church about to fall

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Since the 1990s, Cairo residents had been hoping and praying for a facelift of an important church and popular spot in the Egyptian capital.

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Tourism Potential Will Not Be Realized

Israel director general of ministry of tourism says treasury's evaluation is too optimistic

By Israel Educational & Travel

In a discussion between the finance committee of Knesset, the legislative branch of the Israeli government, and participants from the ministry of tourism, the hotels association, tour organizers, and

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Expo@bahrain

Interest in Bahrain’s new flagship Expo City facility in Sakhir gains momentum

By eTN Staff Writer

Bahrain takes a huge step forward in providing the extra exhibit and meeting space needed to establish its regional and global reputation as a sectors business tourism destination with the formation o

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SCTA

Saudi Tourism Contact Center wins the Best Performance Award in the Middle East

By eTN Staff Writer

The Tourism Contact Center at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) received the Award for Best Tourism Communication Center Performance in the Middle East in 2009.

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Lebanon

Cheering on a new Lebanon

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Uber-wealthy politician/billionaire businessman Saad Hariri made his pledge on Saturday as the new presidential-appointed prime minister of Lebanon.

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Aviall Facility Opens In Dubai

Boeing expands supply-chain services to the Middle East

By eTN Staff Writer

Aviall Services, Inc. announced that its new customer service center in Dubai officially opened on June 25 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Dubai's Economic Rebound?

Dubai’s biggest merger ever may be only way out of meltdown

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Last Saturday, Dubai’s Emaar Properties announced it is expecting a huge merger to be completed within four months with three real-estate units of Dubai Holding, which is owned by the ruler of the D

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Israel

Pope or no Pope, Israel's tourism is down

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the Holy Land did not have the expected impact on Israel's tourism industry as was originally thought.

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Egypt Artifacts

Pyramid pit reveals ancient remains and gold

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Egyptian archaeologists performing routine conservation work at the southern side of Saqqara’s step pyramid (dating back to 2687-2668 BC) stumbled upon what is believed to be a deep hole full of rem

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Aleppo, Alexandria, And Salalah

New flights from Bahrain for the summer

By eTN Staff Writer

Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, announced it will launch service to three new destinations - Aleppo, Alexandria, and Salalah - from Bahrain for the summer season.

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Iran Unrest

Iran: The days of living dangerously

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

As Iran’s top cleric, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared Iran's recent election legitimate, a “no major fraud.” He will not denounce the results of the presidential election, stopping a recou

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Nuweiba Tourism

Red Sea resort in Egypt risks destruction by power plant

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

To this day, Red Sea resort tourist operators, hotel owners and tourism stakeholders are trying to fight off a gigantic power plant about to arrive in the beautiful, pristine resort in South Sina

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Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities

SCTA launches free trips from Taif to Okaz Souk

By eTN Staff Writer

As a prelude to the Okaz Souk Festival, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) is organizing tours from Taif city to the historic site of Okaz Souk.

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Egypt Artifacts

Necropolis in Luxor yields 18th Dynasty tomb, mummies and figurines

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

An Egyptian archaeological mission led by Dr.

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Updated Travel Warning

Advisory by US Dept. of State cites stability in Kurdistan region of Iraq

By eTN Staff Writer

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) today lauded the US Department of State's updated guidelines for travel to Iraq, affirming the relative safety and security of the Kurdistan region.

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Israel

Campaign against second international airport in Megiddo

By eTN Staff Writer

The campaigners against the construction of a second international airport in Megiddo argue that according to the estimation of many experts in the fields of transportation, aviation, and the environm

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West Bank

Israel eases grip on popular tourist destination in the Jordan River valley

The Israeli army has removed a major checkpoint on the road into the West Bank town of Jericho, easing its grip on one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Jordan River valley.

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Iran Unrest

Iran in post-election unrest

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

At the time of writing, US President Barack Obama has expressed concerns about the legitimacy of Iran's presidential elections and post-voting demonstrations.

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The Address Downtown Burj Dubai

"The Fountain of Youth" awaits spa enthusiasts

By eTN Staff Writer

Relax, rejuvenate, and rejoice your senses with the unprecedented opportunity to watch The Dubai Fountain from The Spa at The Address Downtown Burj Dubai.

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