Hotels

Hotels outperform pre-pandemic levels

Dubai’s hospitality sector, which is integral to the emirate’s destination promise and overall growth of the tourism industry, continued to perform strongly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels across all hospitality metrics – Occupancy, Occupied Room Nights, Guests’ Length of Stay, Average Daily Rate (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). TT Bureau …

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Sun Siyam eyes biz from Middle East

Sun Siyam Resorts saw a 30 per cent growth last year. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Deepak Booneady, Chief Executive Officer, Sun Siyam Resorts, says they look forward to carry on with the growth momentum in the new year. They have reopened Sun Siyam Pasikudah, a boutique hotel in …

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Sun Siyam Pasikudah reopens

Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, which underwent a rebranding in 2020 and became a proud member of the boutique collection under Sun Siyam Resorts, is thrilled to announce its reopening after having undergone an extensive transformation and renovation. It is now offering guests a breathtaking experience that combines affordable …

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Partners in life & hospitality biz

Meet a millennial couple who kicked off their careers together and are now running a resort in Maldives. The couple began from scratch one year prior to the opening by developing the concept, and offering experiences that are unique. The couple, Sara Siyam and Ausy Waseem, Creative Director and Resort …

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WOW to launch 300-key hotel

The project worth US $1.3 billion is to be launched in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, with 300-key hotel and 524 residences by JW Marriott. The construction work is expected to start in February 2024. TT Bureau Anwar Ali Aman and Bhupender ‘Bruce’ Patel, founders of WOW Resorts, have …

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Siyam World focuses on the GCC

TRAVTALK sat down with Sara Siyam, Creative Director & Ausy Waseem, Resort Manager, Siyam World, to know more about Siyam World, one of the most visited resorts in the Maldives by Middle Eastern travellers, which opened right in the midst of the pandemic in 2021, Celebrating two years since their …

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Sustainability takes centre stage

TRAVTALK together with Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Ajman Department of Tourism Development, conducted a special panel discussion on the theme ‘Shaping the sustainability future in businesses’ to celebrate World Tourism Day. During the discussion, experts highlighted the challenges and suggested ways to take the sustainability move forward. TT Bureau …

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Two Seasons gets design upgrade

Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments, the 4th largest hotel inventory in Dubai and a renowned name in deluxe hospitality, has just completed significant renovation projects that will elevate the guest experience to new heights. With an investment of US $1.8 million, the project has transformed both the hotel’s inner lobby …

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Experience Sun Siyam Resorts

Sun Siyam Resorts has an array of accommodation and facilities catering to varied audiences, from families or couples, to Gen Z travellers, especially from the Middle East. The Maldives isn’t just the perfect setting for romance – it’s also a dream destination for multi-generational families and groups of friends hoping …

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