Hotels

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. …

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 …

According to Skyscanner research earlier this year 72 per cent people consider travelling to a gig or concert in a different country. Hard Rock Marbella is known for its live music performances from flamenco fusion to sitar or DJs. Located in Puerto Banús, the property could be included as a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments partners with Heritage Express to provide guests with an immersive Emirati cultural experience. This partnership aims to enhance hotel guest experience and create cultural awareness among residents, tourists and students. Guests can now book the experience at the hotel’s reception desk. Trolley bus can be …