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PLAUDITS FOR SAUDIA SERVICES
In recognition of its innovative offering, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier has won an award for its services. Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) was given the
trophy for its onboard entertainment selection at the Inflight Middle East Awards in Dubai, where the carrier won ‘Best Airline Inflight Entertain- ment Connectivity Provider’. A panel of industry experts made the deci-
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ABU DHABI EYES GROWING CHINESE TOURISM MARKET
Abu Dhabi is seeking to strengthen tourism ties with China, after the country’s hotel guest nights in the emirate increased by 31 percent in 2016. The emirate welcomed more than 337,350
Chinese visitors last year, making China its third largest source market after India and the UK. It aims to reach 600,000 Chinese travel- lers annually by 2021. The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) headed to
the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market last month in Beijing. In May, the authority will embark on a second trip to China, with stops in Chengdu, Wuhan, Guangzhou and Nanjing. The UAE government has also passed
legislation to allow Chinese visitors a visa on arrival to Abu Dhabi International Airport. ——— Visit stands ME2115, ME2250
sion, based on the company’s product and service offerings over the past 12 months. Inflight entertainment connectivity options on
Saudia include a wireless system which enables guests to stream entertainment content and connect to the internet using personal devices. The latest Hollywood movies, a large library
of Arabic programmes, family-oriented content and multicultural selections are also available. Director General of Saudia, Saleh bin Nasser
Al-Jasser said: “Focusing on the guest experience is a central part of our strategy, and the airline
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is dedicated to introducing new technology and advanced services for all of our guests. “We are honoured to be ranked as the best
airline in the Middle East to provide inflight connectivity, and this certainly reinforces Saudia’s mission to provide a world-class experience when travelling with our airline.” ——— Visit stand ME4310
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A NEW PROPOSAL FOR ORANGE COUNTY
Positioning itself as the perfect romantic geta- way, Orange County is carving out a new tourism niche. The Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) is promoting the sun-kissed Southern California destination as the perfect place to pop the question during a stay. Ed Fuller, OCVA President and CEO, said: “I
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don’t know if there’s something in the water, but based on feedback from our travel partners we estimate nine times out of 10, ‘the OC’ delivers a ‘yes’ when wedding proposals are made here. “Not to rest on our laurels however, we
want to make that nine-and-a-half by the end of 2017, and have reached out to our hospi- tality and industry members to come up with
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
packages to make that special moment even more spectacular.” Romantic offerings include the ‘Ultimate
Proposal’ package at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Starting from US$2,000 (AED7,346), the deal includes use of the oceanfront gazebo or other resort locations, plus a red rose arrange- ment for the table and a three-course dinner. Alternatively, the ‘Sweetheart’s Cruise for
Two’ aboard the Hornblower yacht sees guests enjoying an intimate dinner with stunning views, while the ‘Gondola Cruise’ along the peaceful Newport Canal is another surefire winner. ——— Visit stand AM6220
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