Hotels

Bleisure experience @Tower Plaza

For every thriving business, vision of the proprietors or owners plays a pivotal role. The recently rebranded The Tower Plaza hotel has a silent personality who likes to work behind the scenes and is the sole visionary of the hotel’s success story. The refurbished hotel has been competing well with …

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Shaza Hotels to open hotels in ME, USA

Shaji Abu Salih, Corporate Director, Business Development Shaza Hotels and Mysk Hotels, shares the group’s expansion plans with TRAVTALK. Shaza will launch a hotel at the Palm in Dubai by July and the glamping on wheels concept at Al Hamriyah in Sharjah by Q4. Shehara Rizly Shaza is expecting to …

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‘Scouting for new partners in Germany’

As borders open and world meets in Germany for ITB Berlin, Cluster General Manager of Ramada Hotels & Suites, Ajman, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Wyndham Garden Hotel Ajman, Ravi Santiago said Germany is one of their key markets. Closing January 2023 with 97% occupancy for all three …

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Targeting the European market

Germany is a key source market for both Ajman and Sharjah tourism since both emirates share pristine beaches and properties. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area Manager, Northern Emirates who looks after two of the most prestigious properties, Bahi Ajman Palace in Ajman and Coral Beach Resort in Sharjah speaks with TRAVTALK about …

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Breaching new frontiers

Nour Aridi, Founder & Managing Director, Tiri Consultancy Women are perceived to be adept while dealing with challenges. Our industry allows us to experience the world and give us a platform to be creative and empathetic, utilizing our strengths to make people aspire to actuate their dreams. While I cannot …

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Sustainability and luxury key travel trends

Travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are planning to spend more on holidays in 2023, with most in both markets (93 per cent) planning to go away, and more than two-thirds in each market (66 per cent in Saudi Arabia and 69 per cent in the …

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Kuwait’s Waldorf Astoria ready for GCC

Connected to The Avenues, the country’s largest retail, entertainment and lifestyle destination, the ultra-luxury Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is excited to welcome GCC travellers. When staying at the property, guests can treat themselves to an impressive array of shops, restaurants and entertainment options, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is an unrivalled destination for …

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Middle East the centre stage of luxury

Luxury travel has been evolving over the years, especially in the Middle East region, where it is a way of life. The past two years brought out new trends in the luxury segment with the new generation of travellers also stepping into this niche segment. They are ready to pay …

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Shurooq further expands its offerings

With the emirate of Sharjah introducing new attractions, destinations, leisure sites, and hotels as part of its development plans, Shurooq has been instrumental in the emirate’s transformation. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO, Shurooq, shares about their contribution to the development of Sharjah and more in a conversation with TRAVTALK. Could …

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Hiring the right talent

One of the key elements to generate revenue is finding the right talent. After two challenging years the industry is on its way back setting the key elements for talent acquisition, says Nausheen Hasib- HR Manager, Park Regis Business Bay. Shehara Rizly Are there any changes in terms of hotel …

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