In-the-Issue

SriLankan Airlines is once again on its path to achieve its goals, despite recent setbacks. Vipula Gunatilleke, Chief Executive Officer, SriLankan Airlines, shares how the airline is armed to regain the route to profitability. TT Bureau How important is the Middle East market for SriLankan Airlines? The Middle East traffic …

Summer brings the scope of travelling to new outbound destinations for the Middle Eastern travellers. We speak to some tourism boards and agents to know more. Pichaya Saisaengchan, Director of Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT), Dubai and Middle East office We welcomed over 38.2 million visitors last year, bringing in 63 …

With just under 18 months away for Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates, the premier partner and official airline of the event, has unveiled its design and visitor-experience pavilion. TT Bureau The advent of technological evolution has arrived. Focusing on the future of commercial aviation, Emirates Pavilion’s design and visitor experience will …

DTCM has announced 19 sustainability requirements in line with the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiative for the hospitality sector. Shehara Rizly To enable positive change within the hospitality industry through sustainable requirements, Dubai’s hotel establishments shall comply with the Dubai Tourism hotel classification system, with the long-term objective of advancing …

The rebranding of Yas Experience into Experience Hub has resulted in a positive outcome with India leading as the key source market. Take a look at some of the latest attractions set to increase domestic tourism. Shehara Rizly The purpose-built island not only has theme parks and visitor attractions but …

The 66-apartment property appeals to business, leisure and pilgrim travellers who seek a premium extended stay experience. TT Bureau The re-branded property is the third Marriott Executive Apartments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and appeals to the rapidly growing demand for extended stay both with business as well as …

Etihad once again revolutionised the aviation industry by unveiling its fully customised Economy Class experience. Linda Celestino, Vice President— Guest Service and Delivery, Etihad, furnishes more details… TT Bureau Please tell us more about the ‘Choose Well’ campaign. As part of the airline’s overall ‘Choose Well’ brand platform, the campaign …

The efforts of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) to attract more visitors to the emirate is on a steady growth plan. At the recently-concluded Arabian Travel Market, many numbers were shared by the authority in the emirate’s race to achieve 10 million tourists by 2021. TT Bureau The …

As the summer holidays approach, families in the Middle East look out for unique destinations. Beachcomber’s proactive approach to offer a range of special requisites to families will just be what travellers are looking for. TT Bureau Families come first in Mauritius with Beachcomber Hotels setting the standard in resort …

Currently responsible for 39 hotels in his portfolio and a further 42 on the cards, Alexander Suski, Area Vice President—Sales and Marketing, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, has created a formidable long-term strategy for the MENA region. Shehara Rizly Positioning, partnerships and public relations are what drive Alexander Suski, Area Vice …