Experiential travel is growing significantly and is fast becoming a global trend. The official show theme for ATM 2017 is experiential travel and seminars held at the event will be with a focus on this theme, and on selling local experiences. speaks to industry experts about their take on the …

Rose Hotels and Hotel Apartments is set to add a four-star property – Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha – to its portfolio by Q2, 2017. The hotel is ideal for leisure and business travellers alike thanks to its proximity to metro stations which connect it to shopping malls and business …

The 202-room Best Western Plus Pearl Creek, managed by Pearl Hotels, offers eight different categories of rooms and suites catering to leisure and business travellers in Dubai. TT Bureau The Pearl Hotels Group (PH Group), established in 2005, has become one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the Middle East …

La Verda Suites and Villas have developed their own ‘Be Home’ brand with a touch of luxury and personalisation for discerning guests. Strategically located within close proximity to leisure destinations, the property boasts of terrific views of the Dubai skyline and is a 45-minute drive to the downtown. TT Bureau …

Ramada Hotels and Suites and Ramada Beach Ajman under the leadership of Cluster General Manager Iftikhar Hamdani have recorded an increase in occupancy levels during the last quarter of 2016, leading up to a very good first quarter in 2017 as well. TT Bureau Beach properties in the UAE have …

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has witnessed steady growth in recent years, with more exhibitors joining in the event every year. It has become one of the largest travel and tourism trade exhibitions, connecting the whole world on one single platform. Participation at ATM is important not just for the …

Shahzad Naqvi, Country Manager, Oman Air, has been a remarkable leader in the airline industry ensuring smooth operations between their head office in Muscat and government institutions, consulates, travel agents, corporates and all stakeholders/ travel partners based in Dubai. Shehara Rizly With his unique career spanning a decade in the …

Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has carved itself a unique niche in terms of its culture and heritage, setting itself far from the bright lights and skyscrapers found in its neighbouring emirates. TT Bureau Sharjah has an …

Travel, tourism and hospitality professionals share their expectations from this year’s Arabian Travel Market as they venture into new areas seeking opportunities to enhance and expose their products on offer to the world on this stage. Shehara Rizly “We will be showing our leadership in mobile and the ways Travelport …

The only permanent exhibition centre in the UAE, Al Shaab Village, is aiming at hosting more tourists through their special platform with travel agents and tour operators to reach their target of 250,000 visitors a month. TT Bureau In the past few years Al Shaab Village has welcomed over 180,000 …