Hotels

Retail tourism is reshaping the global travel landscape, with the Middle East emerging as a key player in this dynamic sector. Industry experts share their views with TRAVTALK on the trends. TT Bureau Home to iconic shopping destinations, cultural markets, and luxury retail experiences, the Middle region is leveraging transformative …

The tourism and hospitality sectors are gearing up for a transformative 2025, driven by optimism and a renewed focus on sustainability. The industry is now prioritising climate action as an important agenda to future-proof its growth. Experts predict a dynamic year ahead, marked by shifting travel patterns and a wave …

Palladium Hotel Group is set to charter new territories following its agreement with Hard Rock International to operate hotels under the two brands in Saudi Arabia. TT Bureau Palladium Hotel Group will be infusing the region’s hospitality market with over 50 years of expertise, following a record-breaking 2023 with an …

In an increasingly competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, optimising revenue streams is paramount for hotel organisations to ensure long-term success in the business. Ibrahim Saba, Principal Sales Director – Middle East and Africa, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, outlines four ways through which hoteliers can optimise their revenues, as well as …

Accor’s Mercure Hotels celebrates its 1,000th property across the globe with the opening of Mercure Dubai Deira recently. On this occasion, the flagship hotel, a part of the the Deira Enrichment Project, offered the brand’s innovative 1000-Hours of Local Flavours (42-day) concept, offering a unique culinary experience that highlighted local …

Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager – Northern Emirates, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah and Bahi Ajman Place Hotel, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares that this year has been quite successful in terms of occupancy for their properties in Sharjah and Ajman. This uptick in occupancy also pushed the revenue higher …

As a growing brand in the Middle Eastern hospitality landscape, Gewan Hotels & Resorts is taking big strides by delivering exceptional experiences across its seven distinct properties. In an exclusive Q&A session with TRAVTALK, Ahmed Hassib, Chief Executive Officer, Gewan Hotels & Resorts, shares inside view of their offerings, partnerships, …

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, a 5-star beach resort in the Maldives, announces its unwavering commitment to sustainability by becoming a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This significant step aligns Sun Siyam Iru Fushi with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and foster sustainable tourism practices, …

Miral Abu Dhabi announced that Yas Island and Saadiyat Island achieved a remarkable surge in visitors over the summer months, further solidifying their status as must-visit destinations for travellers from across the globe. Whilst Yas Island Abu Dhabi saw 90 per cent hotel occupancy in August, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi …

Keeping in view the winter season ahead, Two Seasons hotel has started refurbishing its ballroom. Dalma Ballroom is currently receiving an upgrade for the next big events in Dubai. In a conversation with TRAVTALK, Freddy Farid, Managing Director, Two Seasons Hotel and Resorts, shares that the property’s transformation is set …