Luxury takes flight once again as Singapore Airlines (SIA) restarted First Class and Premium Economy Class on the Singapore-Dubai route since 30 March 2025. Operated seven times a week aboard Boeing 777-300ER, the service features a four-class cabin configuration, ensuring that every traveller—whether seeking ultimate luxury or elevated comfort—enjoys an …

Sun Siyam Olhuveli, one of the favourite resorts for travellers from the Middle East due to its accessibility by speedboat, announces that it has the longest pool in the Maldives, with a whopping 210 metres in length. In an interview with TRAVTALK at ITB Berlin, Zulaikha Manik (Zuley), Deputy Managing …

Mauritius has gained traction from Middle East travellers as one of the key golfing destinations over the past few years. Mauritius Golf Tours has become an increasingly important event for travellers from the Middle East. Gert Puchtler, General Manager, Constance Belle Mare Plage, shares with TRAVTALK their contribution towards the …

Emirates airlines has partnered with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air. Emirates has invested more than US$2.4 million in co-designing the new equipment set with Parsys, which will be rolled out to 300 aircraft over the …

DCT Abu Dhabi has partnered with Polish travel company ITAKA to host 200 top travel trade professionals from Poland at the two-day Top Sellers Conference in Al Ain, UAE, beginning 11 April 2025. The conference is aimed at fostering deeper connections with the travel trade professionals and increase awareness about …

Maher Azizia, Chief Executive Officer, STM Tours LLC International, in an interview with TRAVTALK, talks about the importance of the travel industry to be relevant and consistent to reap the benefits it seeks. He shares some of the key products they will be focussing this year. Asia, Middle East and …

At a time when the Middle East’s hospitality sector is at its highest point, it is crucial to have partners to support further growth in the industry. In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, a well-crafted commercial strategy is key to maximising revenue and sustaining long-term growth. Mona Faraj, President, HSMAI – …

ATS Travel and Payhound announced a partnership that will enable ATS Travel to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for all its services. The development marks a significant milestone in the Middle East’s travel industry, making ATS Travel the first large-scale travel management company in the region to adopt …

As Saudi Vision 2030 drives change across the Kingdom and reshapes the tourism industry, staying ahead requires constant learning and growth in the dynamic hospitality sector. The private sector plays a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality. Recognizing the critical need for top-notch vocational training, Amsa Hospitality created …

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, in partnership with AirOWater Global, recently unveiled a 100 per cent sustainable water bottling plant, which generates drinkable water using moisture in the air. The project, first in the UAE’s northern region, pioneers eco-friendly innovation with Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology, aligning with the United Nations …