Hotels

Bleisure Travel: A rising market demand

This year witnessed a surge in business and leisure travel, benefitting the small and medium scale companies of the Middle East region. In an interview with TRAVTALK, JVR Fernando, Chief Commercial Officer, Satguru, shares the various new trends and the rise of bleisure travel. He underllines the fact that despite …

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Palladium elevates summer excitement

From Opera Spa Nights, a series of opera concerts that take place at the splendid Magness Soulful Spa, allowing guests and external visitors to unwind in the hydrotherapy circuit, aromatherapy showers, and jacuzzi whilst listening to live soprano music, so far has been a successful summer season for Palladium Hotel …

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Impressive start: making a striking debut

Located amid the lush green landscapes in Mirdif, Millennium Place Mirdif started operations amid a competitive landscape last year and attracting a good number of domestic and international guests, including GenZ travellers as well as families. Bassam Bou Sleiman, General Manager, Millennium Place Mirdif, shares the hotel’s journey over the …

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Adding to bleisure experience

Jumeirah Emirates Towers has been a landmark in Dubai for over two decades. Now, with the opening of the Museum of the Future adjacent to the property has brought in a whole new level of experience for the guests. Kirti Anchan, General manager, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, shares with TRAVTALK  what …

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‘All-inclusive’ market approach

The Middle East market craves for entertainment, bespoke experiences, innovative and ultra luxury concepts when it comes to travel. Palladium’s strength lies in all-inclusive premium luxury segment, which is a perfect blend for the clients from this region, says Sandra Polo Canudas, Asia & ME Commercial Director, Palladium Hotel Group. …

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Tech to drive business for Swissotel

Amro Nagah, General Manager, Swissotel Al Murooj Hotel, Dubai, shares with TRAVTALK  the many areas of growth in the hospitality industry in Dubai over the years. Social media has played an important role and the usage of different innovative technologies has placed Dubai as a destination attracting both business and …

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Copthorne gets top rank

Copthorne Hotel Dubai has been recognized and ranked as the top hotel in the Digital Reputation Report for the year 2022 (4-star) by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). TT Bureau The Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has extended recognition to Copthorne Hotel. Commenting on the achievement, …

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Two Seasons scales up sustainability drive

Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments is committed to pursuing sustainable practices that minimize environmental footprint and contribute to community. Recognizing the importance of water conservation and reducing plastic waste, significant changes within operations have been implemented. In a latest move, the hotel has launched it own water filtration and bottling …

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Dubai welcomes 4.6 mn visitors in Q1

Dubai welcomed 4.67 million overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, and is on track to become the most visited international destination. The emirate’s hotels witnessed a surge in occupancy with the average occupancy reaching at 83 per cent during the January-March period, making it one of the highest …

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Adopting sustainable hospitality

The UAE has been working on sustainability over the years, the hospitality industry was the first to adopt it. TRAVTALK speaks with the pioneer behind adopting sustainability in hospitality, Iftikhar Hamdani Area Manager, Northern Emirates, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, and Bahi Ajman Palace. Shehara Rizly Is the hospitality industry ready …

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