The Middle East region has been rapidly expanding its luxury offerings over the past few years in terms of hospitality. The region has the most affluent travellers who seek premium services. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Marloes Knippenberg, CEO, Kerten Hospitality, shares her views on the rise of demand for …
Read More »Bleisure raking in money via agents
A significant portion of business to hotels in the Middle East region is contributed by agents due to the rise in bleisure travel over the past few years, which enables the traveller to explore more options than just the business meeting. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Sushanth Nambiar, Cluster GM, …
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Oman Air, Oman H.E. Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information & Chairman, Oman Air, alongside the company’s Board of Directors, has appointed Con Korfiatis as the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air. A highly accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, …
Read More »Sun Siyam Resorts gears up for summer
Over the past few years, Middle East has been a key source market to Maldives, mainly due to the privacy in resorts, personalisation and luxury experiences. Some of the key trends that one can witness is that family vacations are back and so are small group trips. Sun Siyam Resorts …
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DAMAC Hotels & Resorts and Paramount Hotels have benefitted from the continuous growth of tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. The rising travel demand brings in a steady economy and the expansion of new source markets. Dean Rossilli, Senior Vice President, DAMAC Hospitality shared with TRAVTALK some key trends …
Read More »Fortune adds new property in Dubai
One of the biggest announcements at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 from Fortune Group is that they will be adding a new 4-star property in the heart of Dubai. Praveen Shetty, Chairman, Fortune Group of Hotels, Dubai, sits with TRAVTALK to share more details. It will help us to expand …
Read More »NTO Luxury experiences on rise in the UAE
The UAE’s tourism industry is continuing to expand on its premium offering of luxurious experiences, which given their inimitability can support long-term competitive advantage. Travellers from several locations can enjoy tailored tours with opportunities to learn new skills and gain insights into a host culture, for example through culinary tours …
Read More »Sri Lankan Ayurveda resort eyes Middle East
Siddhalepa Ayurvda Health Resort and Spa is now focusing on the Middle East market. Offering a range of treatment packages for clients, the resort organises business networking sessions, FAM tours to Sri Lanka, articles on various media platforms from B2B to B2C, Asoka Hettigoda, CMD, Siddhalepa Group, spoke to TRAVTALK …
Read More »A ‘renovated’ hotel experience
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai is located near the Dubai International Airport. This five-star property, whose Phase II of renovation project draws near, provides guests with an exhilarating and indulgent experience. The cherished establishment in Garhoud, has stood test of time and witnessed numerous historical events …
Read More »Focus on M!CE & destination weddings
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, attracting M!CE and destination wedding due to its giant wedding spaces andstate-of-the-art multi-optional meeting spaces, will be showcasing its solutions once again at the Arabian Travel Market from May 6 to 9, 2024. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Northern Emirates, Coral Beach Resort and Bahi Ajman …
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