Hotels

Grand Mercure Dubai City, gearing up for participation in ITB Berlin 2024, has identified Germany as an important market, as they have witnessed an increase of up to 12 per cent year on year between 2023 and 2024. The property has been growing in terms of attracting varied international visitors …

Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tied-up with Accor to nurture and develop Saudi talent in the hospitality industry. Through the ‘Tamayyaz by Accor’ programme, the collaboration seeks to offer graduates and individuals a clear path for career advancement, expedite nationalization, cultivate internal talent, implement onboarding programmes, …

Northern Emirates witnessed exponential growth in the number of visitors this year with Germans taking the lead. ‘Overall Northern Emirates is attracting more German guests due to our beautiful beaches in all the northern emirates destinations,’ says Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Northern Emirates (Coral Beach Resort Sharjah and Bahi …

Swissotel Al Murooj will be participating at ITB Berlin for the first time. During the three-day event, they will be showcasing the hotel and its facilities to a global audience. The event will also provide them networking opportunities with their current and new partners. TRAVTALK speaks to Amro Nagah, General …

Taking a step forward towards environmental responsibility in the hospitality sector, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), announced the commencement of its comprehensive strategy towards achieving zero carbon emissions. It hosted carbon emission experts, conducted audits, and empowered its staff through awareness sessions. TT Bureau In …

Claudia Klingbiel, Director of Public Relations & Marketing, Sun Siyam Resorts, talks about various opportunities empowering women to become leaders in hospitality. TT Bureau Talking about the current global hospitality industry and the contribution of women in it, Claudia Klingbiel, Director of Public Relations & Marketing, Sun Siyam Resorts, says, …

Dubai’s hospitality sector, which is integral to the emirate’s destination promise and overall growth of the tourism industry, continued to perform strongly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels across all hospitality metrics – Occupancy, Occupied Room Nights, Guests’ Length of Stay, Average Daily Rate (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). TT Bureau …

Sun Siyam Resorts saw a 30 per cent growth last year. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Deepak Booneady, Chief Executive Officer, Sun Siyam Resorts, says they look forward to carry on with the growth momentum in the new year. They have reopened Sun Siyam Pasikudah, a boutique hotel in …

Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, which underwent a rebranding in 2020 and became a proud member of the boutique collection under Sun Siyam Resorts, is thrilled to announce its reopening after having undergone an extensive transformation and renovation. It is now offering guests a breathtaking experience that combines affordable …

Meet a millennial couple who kicked off their careers together and are now running a resort in Maldives. The couple began from scratch one year prior to the opening by developing the concept, and offering experiences that are unique. The couple, Sara Siyam and Ausy Waseem, Creative Director and Resort …