Travelling the world and inaugurating nearly 300+ properties in over 40 countries, Ian Rydin is one of the most illustrious General Managers with a 30 years stint in hospitality sector. Shehara Rizly Venturing into hospitality A Swedish national, who loves numbers and was keen to be an accountant entered the …

Real estate and hospitality sectors are the key revenue drivers of Al Moosa, which had commenced operations in the year 1970. Mohammed Khoori, Board Director and General Manager, AA Al Moosa, reveals the company’s plans for the next two years. TT Bureau In which countries do you currently manage properties? …

Adding new destinations to their network in ME, Oman Air is also strengthening efforts to promote Oman as a MiCE destination. Shahzad Naqvi, Country Manager for UAE, Oman Air, shares the airline’s state-of-the-art facilities and future plans. TT Bureau With the opening of the new airport what has been introduced …

Dubai will be bedazzled again with the 3rd edition of the most coveted Arabian Travel Awards on October 22, 2019, at the Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. The awards recognise the stalwarts in the industry for their dedication and hard work. TT Bureau According to World Travel and …

Today when travellers go online they are looking for more than just an airline ticket or a hotel. In what could be termed as Pro-Traveller services, Tune Protect has collaborated with RST Holdings Pte Ltd. to offer end-to-end service to its travellers, who can access everything in the comfort of …

ITB Asia this year is all set to witness deliberations from thought leaders on trends in the travel industry. The event will kick off from October 16-18, at Sands Expo and Convention Centre at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Katrina Leung, Managing Director, Messe Berlin (Singapore), shares more… TT Bureau …

Travelling to outbound destinations has opened a plethora of options for the Middle Eastern traveller. The increase in accessibility to varied countries, has also opened doors of business for potential outbound tour operators, hotels and airlines. Industry experts highlight what they have on offer for the region. Shehara Rizly Outbound …

Expatriates form an astounding 45 per cent in ME. Due to the high percentage, the number of visiting friends and relatives, commonly known as VFR, are also surging. Ejaz Kazi, General Manager, E-Travel & Tours, Oman, highlights how Tune Protect caters to this segment via Travel Visit Assurance Plan. Do …

Linda Abdullah Ali Ruhi, Consultant, Health Tourism Department, Dubai Health Authority, highlights the progress in the medical tourism sector. Shehara Rizly What was the value of medical expenditures in 2018? Medical expenditures from visiting international health tourists surpassed AED 1.163 billion in 2018 due to visiting numbers exceeding 337,011. From …

The 22nd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises, a six-week event from June 21 to August 3, 2019, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), offers tourists and residents exclusive retail experiences and attractions. Some spokespersons share highlights of the event and its USP. Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, DFRE Dubai …