HOTELS

Luxury travel marked by bespoke services

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 …

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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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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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Assured commissions for partners

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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