In-the-Issue

A new multi-year technology and content agreement was recently signed between Travelport and Airtrade Holland BV, the Dutch leader in the field of travel technology. Under the new agreement, Airtrade will utilise Travelport’s open platform and Universal API technology to deliver its customers informed content in real-time from over 400 …

StayWell Holdings announced the expansion of its Park Regis brand into Bahrain with the opening of the country’s first Park Regis hotel in the city of Manama. The 19-storey hotel offers 164 guest rooms, an onsite fitness centre with 24-hour gymnasium and lap pool, and state-of-the-art business facilities. TT Bureau …

Strategically located in the lush green areas of the United Arab Emirates, Ayla Hotels & Resorts scores higher precisely due to the environs in attracting not only the GCC but the rest of the world. Mohamed Soussan, Group General Manager of the hotel group, shares details with TravTalk. TT Bureau …

If you are looking to soak up some culture, old-world charm and sunshine, look no further! Sharjah is the place for you. This historic old emirate, declared as the cultural capital of the Arab world by UNESCO in 1998 and endorsed as the capital of the Islamic culture in 2014, …

SalamAir’s recent partnership with Smart Travel was celebrated in a ceremony attended by Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO, SalamAir. The cost is to be kept at minimal rates for travellers’ affordability. Shehara Rizly SalamAir started off operations about 14 months ago with flights to Dubai, Karachi, Salalah, Multan, Sohar, Doha, Shiraz …

Participating for the fourth year at Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) in association with Discovery Travels, Manoj Padhi, Group General Manager, Raviz Center Point Hotel and Versailles By Raviz Hotel, talks about the hotel’s exceptional competency in hospitality services. TT Bureau Q)How did last year fare for Raviz Hotel in terms …

Zeeyarah.com becomes the first online travel agency and B2B reseller in the MENA region to receive the highest level of IATA NDC certification on PADIS Publication 16.2 Schema. TT Bureau The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded New Distribution Capability (NDC) Level 3 certification to zeeyarah.com, managed by Superior …

With presence in five continents, and offices in nearly 100 countries, Gaurav Bhatnagar, Managing Director, TBO Holidays, shares how the company grew from ME to become a truly global brand. TT Bureau Q) Please share the launch of TBO Air at ATM. With nearly $1 billion in air ticketing turnover, …

With a career spanning over 30 years, with nearly 20 having been spent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nasir Jamal Khan, CEO, Al Naboodah Travel and Tourism has been recognised as one of the most influential travel and tourism industry players in the region due to his vast knowledge …

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts recently unveiled three private jet itineraries set to take flight in 2019. Latin Escape, a 16-day adventure is for those looking to explore cultural offerings. TT Bureau Just over two weeks in duration, this new journey is shorter than the 24-day around-the-world journeys, and takes …