In-the-Issue

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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Virtual show of Sharjah’s splendour

The Sharjah Pavilion at the World Travel Market in London, which was organised from 6 to 8 November 2023 at the ExCel international exhibition and convention centre, attracted hundreds of visitors. The pavilion was set up under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) with participation …

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Virgin Atlantic returns to Dubai

Virgin Atlantic, one of the most convenient airlines to fly to London, returns to Dubai after more than four years of waiting. The flight, operating seasonally from October to March, four times a week, aims to capture pent up demand for premium travel and grow the route network. In an …

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Sharjah flight marks Air Cairo’s anniv

With its 20-year legacy, Air Cairo marks a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new route connecting Cairo and Sharjah. The inaugural flight, coinciding with the airline’s 20th Anniversary, signifies a notable expansion in Air Cairo’s network. Hussein Sherif, Chairman and CEO, Air Cairo, expresses his honour in confirming …

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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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UK’s new ETA for GCC

With the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) announced for the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan, VisitBritain conducted a special webinar for the agents in the GCC region. More than 300 agents attended the webinar posing their questions to the two speakers, one from the NTO and …

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Malta focuses on Qatar market

Over the past few years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has been a new but lucrative market for Malta Tourism Authority, which bagged the ‘Best Market Engagement by a Tourism Board’ title at Arabian Travel Award 2023. Arthur Grima, Marketing Director, Malta Tourism Authority, says that they expect Qatar Airways …

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