Part of Marriott International’s Autograph collection, La Ville Hotel and Suites has officially opened its doors in Dubai recently. TT Bureau The new boutique hotel developed by Meraas, La Ville Hotel and Suites is located at the heart of City Walk, Dubai’s new urban living destination. With 77 rooms, 11 …

The 5th WTM Latin America aims to attract more than 6,000 industry executives, says Charlie Cracknell, Senior Exhibition Director, WTM Latin America, WTM Connect Asia & International Golf Travel Market. TT Bureau Q What are your expectations from the exhibition this year? WTM Latin America this year will be held …

Investment in robust recruitment processes will be critical for the future success of the hospitality industry. As Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, was recently quoted as saying, “Talent, not capital, will be the key factor linking innovation, competitiveness and growth.” Nowhere is this truer …

IndiGo, the Indian low-cost airline, has commenced flights to Sharjah making it the sixth international destination in their route plan. TT Bureau Effective March 20, IndiGo has started its new daily non-stop flights between Sharjah-Kozhikode-Sharjah and a second daily flight to operate non-stop between Sharjah-Thiruvananthapuram-Sharjah effective April 8, 2017. Currently …

An exemplary leader, who owns four companies and plays multiple roles in the competitive business environment, Ishrat Ali Khan, Group Managing Director, Al Wasl Yachts, has made an impact as one of the most innovative young businessmen in the UAE. TT Bureau In 1997, Ishrat Ali Khan began his journey …

This year’s edition of MICE Arabia and Luxury Travel Congress attracted more than 60 global suppliers and over 150 buyers signaling the potential of the GGC’s MICE & luxury travel market. TT Bureau The 5th Annual MICE Arabia and Luxury Travel Congress (MALT) concluded on a strong and positive note …

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority headed a tourism delegation to Germany for ITB Berlin 2017, from March 8-12, as part of the emirate’s strategy to continue building its reputation globally as a family destination offering a diverse tourism portfolio with its unparalleled experiences in culture and heritage. TT Bureau …

Turkish Airlines will now fly to Voronezh and Samara in Russia. The move is to attract more tourists from one of the airlines’ most important source markets. TT Bureau Currently operating to Moscow, St.Petersburg, Sochi, Rostov, Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Ufa, Astrakhan, Novosibirsk and Stavropol. Turkish Airlines plans to further increase capacity …

Ethiopian Airlines is on a rapid growth trajectory with a very clear vision towards 2025 — to add 120 international and 26 domestic destinations with a revenue of over $10 billion. Ali Mohammed, Area Manager – Gulf, Ethiopian Airlines, speaks to TravTalk. TT Bureau Q Give us an overview of …

Travelport has been granted ‘Aggregator Level One’ certification and ‘IT Provider Level Two’ status by IATA as part of its New Distribution Capability programme. TT Bureau Travelport has also achieved the NDC-capable ‘IT Provider’ Level Two status, making it only the second organisation — and first GDS ever — to …