In-the-Issue

Bleisure Travel: A rising market demand

This year witnessed a surge in business and leisure travel, benefitting the small and medium scale companies of the Middle East region. In an interview with TRAVTALK, JVR Fernando, Chief Commercial Officer, Satguru, shares the various new trends and the rise of bleisure travel. He underllines the fact that despite …

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Palladium elevates summer excitement

From Opera Spa Nights, a series of opera concerts that take place at the splendid Magness Soulful Spa, allowing guests and external visitors to unwind in the hydrotherapy circuit, aromatherapy showers, and jacuzzi whilst listening to live soprano music, so far has been a successful summer season for Palladium Hotel …

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Chinese visitors: A potential goldmine

dusitD2 Kenz Hotel in Barsha Heights and Dusit Princess Residences in Dubai Marina have been witnessing huge visitor turnouts. The return of Chinese visitors provides an opportunity for the two properties to look forward to a more positive year ahead, says Bassam Zakaria, Cluster General Manager, dusitD2 Kenz Hotel & …

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Impressive start: making a striking debut

Located amid the lush green landscapes in Mirdif, Millennium Place Mirdif started operations amid a competitive landscape last year and attracting a good number of domestic and international guests, including GenZ travellers as well as families. Bassam Bou Sleiman, General Manager, Millennium Place Mirdif, shares the hotel’s journey over the …

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Adding to bleisure experience

Jumeirah Emirates Towers has been a landmark in Dubai for over two decades. Now, with the opening of the Museum of the Future adjacent to the property has brought in a whole new level of experience for the guests. Kirti Anchan, General manager, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, shares with TRAVTALK  what …

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Berner Oberland unveils effortless travel

Rail Europe announces the addition of Berner Oberland Regional Pass to its comprehensive range of products. This new offering is now available on Rail Europe’s B2B website and API. Beyond convenience, the pass offers a host of value-added benefits. Travel agents will be able to delight their customers with exclusive …

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Pep up your business through gifting

Gifting has become the essence of Middle East travellers and corporates and personalizing them is a trait used to ensure that there is a recognition for their brand presence and creates brand awareness among their clientele. RR Solution has established themselves as one of the most unique and out of …

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‘All-inclusive’ market approach

The Middle East market craves for entertainment, bespoke experiences, innovative and ultra luxury concepts when it comes to travel. Palladium’s strength lies in all-inclusive premium luxury segment, which is a perfect blend for the clients from this region, says Sandra Polo Canudas, Asia & ME Commercial Director, Palladium Hotel Group. …

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‘ChatGPT to drive future travel’

Matt Gibson, CEO, UpThink, highlights the impact of Conversational AI on tourism and the way people take travel decisions, at the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023. TT Bureau Generative AI is poised to revolutionize the travel industry. “Initially, technology-first companies will reap the greatest benefits, leveraging their in-house …

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