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Paula de Keijzer, Senior Director-Market Management, Africa, Indian Ocean, Middle East and Turkey, Expedia Group, talks about growth in the Middle East market and how Expedia creates a level-playing field for small players by bridging the tech gap. Peden Doma Bhutia from Las Vegas Expedia in Saudi Arabia has witnessed …

Our hectic lifestyles put the pressure on us to ‘book everything in advance’. At the back of our heads is always the thought ‘What if I have to cancel my plan’? In a candid discussion with Ahmed Al Faramawi, Deputy CEO – AMEA, WebBeds, we seek to find answers to …

Joining Niyama Private Islands in 2017 as a task force professional, today Hafidh Al Busaidy is Cluster General Manager and is responsible for looking after three properties in the Maldives. Shehara Rizly Hailing from the UK to Omani and German parents, Busaidy moved out of Europe at the age of …

As the year 2019 comes to an end, achievements in every sector related to the travel, tourism, hospitality and other supported fields enjoyed a year of growth. TTME spoke to some of the leaders who share insights on their journey in 2019 and talk about what they intend to do …

Bluewaters has become the latest island destination and home to Ain Dubai, with its panoramic views, hospitality offerings, residential and retail options with open walkways. It will add new vantage points to the Dubai skyline, while establishing a benchmark in the world of modern design. TT Bureau Bluewaters, the island …

A hidden gem in the northernmost part of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah is a dream destination. The emirate boasts of magnificent landscapes featuring breathtaking coastlines, terracotta desert planes, and the towering Hajar Mountain range that has the UAE’s highest peak –Jebel Jais. TT Bureau With year-long sunshine and 64 …

Arshard Munir, General Manager, Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA), shares that at WTM this year in London, SATA will be showcasing a multitude of offerings, from flight bookings to accommodation and visa. TT Bureau For Sharjah Airport Travel Agency, an agency owned and operated by Sharjah Airport Authority, Eastern Europe …

Geared to accommodate families looking for at least a five-night stay, TIME Dunes Hotel Apartments Oud Metha and Al Qusais are popular among travellers from the GCC, India, and Europe. Ghassan Farhat, Hotel Manager for the two properties, says that proximity to the airport plays to their advantage. TT Bureau …

Aitken Spence Hotels, a subsidiary of Sri Lankan blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence, has taken its premier brand -Heritance – beyond the shores of Sri Lanka for the first time with the introduction of Heritance Aarah in the Maldives. The new property embraces the brand promise of the Heritance chain of …

Al Badayer Oasis by Mysk, the third gem in Sharjah Investment and Development Authority’s (Shurooq’s) Sharjah Collection, is nestled in the emirate’s lively Al Badayer Desert. Nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those looking for a taste of true Emirati culture can head to the 21-room property managed by Shaza Hotels. …