The transformation will elevate Sunway Resort to become one of Asia’s leading integrated resort destinations. The revitalisation will embrace the latest design and cutting-edge technology, enhancing guest experience throughout the property. Being its most extensive initiative in a 25-year history, Sunway Resort re-imagined spaces offer a bold, glamourous and interconnected …
Read More »Venturing boldly into hospitality
Personality of the Month: Passion, dedication, commitment and versatility has been a way of life for Ajay Bhatia, CEO, SOL Properties. Over the years, he has worked in the construction industry before diversifying to real estate and now is into hospitality. Bhatia has been steadily creating businesses that enable Dubai …
Read More »Booming summercations
Summer in the Middle East has a myriad of escapes from staycations, daycations to wellcations. Shehara Rizly Mark Willis, CEO, MEAI and Turkey, Accor This summer we are expecting to see a pick up at our leisure resorts in the region as a result from the rise of …
Read More »A new era of development
With development projects in the pipeline, some of the key leaders share their insights. HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman, Shurooq The two new multi-purpose family-friendly beach development projects are in line with Shurooq’s strategy to offer authentic leisure tourism activities that meet the demands of residents and …
Read More »Domestic travellers buoy Dubai
An overwhelming majority (87%) of consumers in the UAE are satisfied with their stay in Dubai hotels since the beginning of the pandemic, and eight in 10 consumers are confident hotels apply the required level of sanitisation, according to KPMG’s report on Dubai’s hospitality industry. Despite strong outbound travel restrictions …
Read More »Workcation, a new trend
Over the past months many new terms emerged; Workcation, staycation and daycation in the hospitality industry driving new business. Shehara Rizly Alexander Suski, Commercial and Business Development Director – ISHRAQ Dubai LLC We are very glad to be part of this new trend as Ishraq Hospitality through our portfolio of …
Read More »New properties across the region
While the past year has been a tough one, over the last few weeks we have seen the hospitality industry come together with new hotel openings in the region. Here is a quick look on a few of the hotel openings that have impressed us. SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences …
Read More »Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson – A floral paradise in Malaysia
Just over an hour’s drive away from the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, sets Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson – the world’s one and only luxury oceanfront resort, featuring 639 opulent pool villas – which resembles a majestic hibiscus flower. Each villa that comes with its own private pool and steam …
Read More »42% repeat guests at Rangali Island
Standing firm during the pandemic, Rangali Island will be looking at renovating the property by November 2021 in time for the season. Enjoying a steady growth during the pandemic with 42% repeat guests Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island shares with us their strategy for the year. Q …
Read More »The perfect escape
Safety of guests and hotel staff is key at Media Rotana, they have been instrumental in ensuring to provide the necessary training for all members of staff with the regulations by government authorities to enable guests to confidently stay “home away from home”. Shehara Rizly Media Rotana has been one …
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