HOTELS

The hospitality industry offers a vibrant and dynamic career path for women. However, navigating this path can come with unique challenges. Julianne Holt-Kailihiwa, CEO, Sumo International Inc. LLC, speaks to TRAVTALK about how they are empowering women and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed for career advancement. She …

The UAE hospitality market, going through digital transformation, is expected to reach over US $9 billion by 2029. The process is enhancing the quality of service provided to service users, while also driving efficiencies in business operations. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation through necessity, the tourism industry must …

Setting the right room rates, at right time, to attract the right guests and maximise revenue can feel like an impossible task. The ongoing manual calculations and pricing updates across all the distribution channels are huge headaches to most hoteliers, especially if pricing is not your only responsibility. TRAVTALK spoke …

Langham Hospitality Group, a leader in luxury hospitality, will be venturing into the Middle East with its first property slated to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With 32 hotels around the globe, the group operates a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts under the Langham, Cordis, and Eaton …

Use of AI and technology in the hospitality industry is increasing, changing the business model. TRAVTALK speaks to leading industry leaders to find out how AI is being applied in their businesses. Sultan Moraished, Group Head of Technology and Corporate Excellence, Red Sea Global Every industry faces disruption and potential …

Starting off the UAE, staycations have been gaining popularity among the domestic travellers in the Middle East year after year. TRAVTALK speaks to hoteliers for their feedback on the trend. Paul Stevens, COO, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division for MEA & Türkiye, Accor Domestic is the biggest growing market for …

Stefan Dubbeling, Managing Director Development EMEA, BWH Hotels, and Mujahid Pasha, Director Development – Middle East, BWH Hotels, in an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, discuss their extensive plans for expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The duo outlines the company’s strategic vision, unique offerings, and the importance of long-term …

In order to ease travel management process for small to medium-sized businesses, Marriott International launches ‘Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy’. The programme combines the benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with a suite of travel tools to seamlessly book, manage, and expense business travel, says Drew Pinto, the Executive Vice …

Tourism Malaysia, Dubai Mohd Faharuddin Hatmin has been appointed as the new Director of the Tourism Malaysia Dubai office. A visionary leader in tourism, Hatmin brings 22 years of experience across various divisions within Tourism Malaysia, including Tourism Malaysia in Milan, Italy. Now, in Dubai, Hatmin aims to elevate Malaysia’s …

The Palladium Hotel Group has been appointed by Almal Real Estate Development to manage ‘The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences’, which is set to open its doors for customers in 2026. The project, coming up in Ras Al Khaimah, is a groundbreaking one and marks a new era …