Hotels

Experiential Tourism the growing niche

Travellers today seek niche experiences, experiential or immersive as one may call it, which would provide exceptional personalized services. From specialized retreats to glamping, the types of experiences added increase every time. Shaji Abu Salih, Corporate Director Business Development, Shaza Hotels and Mysk Hotels shares with TRAVTALK their journey over …

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Embracing sustainability in hospitality

Over the past years, the hospitality industry has been involved in ensuring that the necessary infrastructure has been created to accommodate sustainability. Today, the industry has prioritized sustainability and implemented various measures in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint. TRAVTALK ask the hospitality experts for their views on the …

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35% business accrued from travel biz

Issam Slaimi, General Manager, Golden Tulip Media Hotel in conversation with TRAVTALK shared that 35% of its business is accumulated from the travel trade. In an exclusive interview, the hospitality leader shares the way forward approach by the hotel and the Louvre Hotel Group when it comes to sustainability practices, …

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Bleisure experience @Tower Plaza

For every thriving business, vision of the proprietors or owners plays a pivotal role. The recently rebranded The Tower Plaza hotel has a silent personality who likes to work behind the scenes and is the sole visionary of the hotel’s success story. The refurbished hotel has been competing well with …

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Shaza Hotels to open hotels in ME, USA

Shaji Abu Salih, Corporate Director, Business Development Shaza Hotels and Mysk Hotels, shares the group’s expansion plans with TRAVTALK. Shaza will launch a hotel at the Palm in Dubai by July and the glamping on wheels concept at Al Hamriyah in Sharjah by Q4. Shehara Rizly Shaza is expecting to …

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‘Scouting for new partners in Germany’

As borders open and world meets in Germany for ITB Berlin, Cluster General Manager of Ramada Hotels & Suites, Ajman, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Wyndham Garden Hotel Ajman, Ravi Santiago said Germany is one of their key markets. Closing January 2023 with 97% occupancy for all three …

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Targeting the European market

Germany is a key source market for both Ajman and Sharjah tourism since both emirates share pristine beaches and properties. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area Manager, Northern Emirates who looks after two of the most prestigious properties, Bahi Ajman Palace in Ajman and Coral Beach Resort in Sharjah speaks with TRAVTALK about …

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Breaching new frontiers

Nour Aridi, Founder & Managing Director, Tiri Consultancy Women are perceived to be adept while dealing with challenges. Our industry allows us to experience the world and give us a platform to be creative and empathetic, utilizing our strengths to make people aspire to actuate their dreams. While I cannot …

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Sustainability and luxury key travel trends

Travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are planning to spend more on holidays in 2023, with most in both markets (93 per cent) planning to go away, and more than two-thirds in each market (66 per cent in Saudi Arabia and 69 per cent in the …

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Kuwait’s Waldorf Astoria ready for GCC

Connected to The Avenues, the country’s largest retail, entertainment and lifestyle destination, the ultra-luxury Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is excited to welcome GCC travellers. When staying at the property, guests can treat themselves to an impressive array of shops, restaurants and entertainment options, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is an unrivalled destination for …

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