Hotels

Preparing to embark on new beginning

In the competitive landscape of hospitality, staying ahead of the curve requires vision, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. TRAVTALK had the privilege of sitting down with Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer, Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the driving force behind every decision, every initiative, to discuss the …

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Eco-friendly hotels need of the hour

Travellers seek experiences in sustainability in hospitality, which is less harmful to the environment or in other words to reduce the carbon footprint. Hotels in the Middle East region ensure that their existing properties and the new ones will conform to all the guidelines to drive towards a better environment. …

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Movements

Mercure Muscat Oman Castle Hotel Management has appointed Ismail Ibrahim as the General Manager of the soon-to-open Mercure hotel in Muscat, under the Accor brand. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ibrahim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. In his previous …

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Two Seasons adds recreation facility

Located in the business precinct of Dubai, Two Seasons Hotel initiates a strategy to enhance guest experience by renovating its apartment and adding a brand new recreation facility, including a new padel court and gym equipment. The renovation of five apartment floors include the transformation of 160 apartments of one …

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Feeling the ‘Pulse’ of ME clientele

From all-inclusive concepts, to providing private and bespoke experiences, Pulse Hotels and Resorts caters to the family and ultra luxury clientele from the Middle Eastern region. Their signature properties The Nautilus, Kandima and Nova in Maldives have become popular among them. Mohamed Khaleel, MD, Pulse Hotels & Resorts, says they …

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Coral Beach clears ‘zero carbon’ test

Sharjah’s Coral Beach Resort has been transforming into a hotel with zero carbon emissions over the past year with international experts carrying out the necessary programmes and auditing the property recently for the certification. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah and Bahi Ajman Palace, shares more on …

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GCC retains top spot at Sun Siyam

Sun Siyam has become a household name in the GCC region due to its activities and features. TRAVTAL takes a trip down memory lane with Zulaikha Manik, Deputy Managing Director, Sun Siyam Resorts, on their journey over the years and then moves on to the importance of the GCC market …

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Marriott launches new brands in ME

Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East Marriott International, shared valuable insights on their latest research of 192 million global membership, their growth plans for the year with a special focus on empowering women in leadership in Saudi Arabia, as there will be more hotels coming up this year. Dr. …

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Wyndham focuses on Europe, APAC

As industry professionals meet at ITB Berlin, TRAVTALK speaks to Ravi Santiago, Cluster General Manager, Wyndham Hotels Ajman (Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche) on their focus this year at one of the most popular travel trade shows …

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