In-the-Issue

Standing firm during the pandemic, Rangali Island will be looking at renovating the property by November 2021 in time for the season. Enjoying a steady growth during the pandemic with 42% repeat guests Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island shares with us their strategy for the year. Q …

Turespaña – Spain Tourism Office GCC hosted a tri-series webinar to showcase the many offerings by the destination. The key focus was on beaches, nature, shopping and luxury along with introducing few new destinations that would be ideal for the travelers from GCC looking to travel to different regions in …

Safety of guests and hotel staff is key at Media Rotana, they have been instrumental in ensuring to provide the necessary  training for all members of staff with the regulations by government authorities to enable guests to confidently stay “home away from home”. Shehara Rizly Media Rotana has been one …

For avid golfers, Ireland is a links paradise. Ireland has been a part of golfing history, most notably from being the home for the 148th Open at Royal Portrush and being the upcoming host for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. Those wanting to follow in the footsteps of …

Ensuring that their customers would receive an exceptional standard of technological support Travelport recently rebranded its identity bringing in a new trend in to the present new normal situation post pandemic. Kathryn Wallington, Head of Middle East and Africa, Travelport shares insights with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly Q What was the …

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its fourth brand in the United Arab Emirates, the upscale Radisson, with the opening of Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills. Shehara Rizly This latest addition brings the group’s presence to 14 hotels in the United Arab Emirates and 77 hotels, …

Diamond partner at Gulf Travel Show (GTS) 2021, Tourism Malaysia held the draw to select a total of 26 winners from media and travel agents that attended the second edition of the Gulf Travel Show. The event was held at the Tourism Malaysia Dubai office attended by the officials Shahrin …

The Gulf hotel sector is nothing if not resilient. Despite wars, political tensions, natural disasters and pandemics, the region has always managed to bounce back with new and better offerings for visitors from around the world, says Simon Allison, CEO of hotel owners’ alliance, HOFTEL, and organiser of GIOHIS. Over …

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing hosted stakeholders with updates on the roadmap for the business events sector as Dubai continues to lead global recovery. Shehara Rizly During the meetings, attendees were provided with updates on the success of events hosted in recent months and discussed Dubai Global Events …

In a major push to provide very high end ultra-luxury products to the travellers in the region and beyond, two major brands – ATS Travel and Luxury Connoisseurs –  have come together to offer unique products and services to be launched in UAE and KSA to begin with. Saleem Sharif, …