In-the-Issue

The first dual IATA NDC certified travel technology provider unveiled that it will be launching ihlah.com – MEA’s first travel search engine, by Q2 of 2017. TT Bureau Travel search website ihlah.com is accompanied by mobile apps for travellers living in Middle East & Africa region. Ihlah.com or arihlah.com allows …

Mobile payments and travel assistance, location-based services and business travel specific insurance programs are all part of the trends influencing business travel in 2017. Tune Protect and Regency Travels of Qatar share an insight on the latest business traveller trends for the year. TT Bureau The outlook for business travel …

Global leaders from some of the world’s largest hotel chains will take to the stage at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC) at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from April 25-27, in a series of CEO keynote sessions to offer an international perspective on the dynamic Middle East hospitality industry. …

Amadeus, as a leading travel commerce platform in the region, is on a rapid plan of dispersing all relevant information to their stakeholders. Jauhar Abdul Gafoor, Director Sales – Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Oman at Amadeus Gulf, shares the latest offerings. TT Bureau Q Could you share the market …

The emirate offers an authentic Arabian and cultural experience in close proximity to sandy beaches and boasts a wide selection of outdoor adventures that cater to all the members of a family. TT Bureau The Emirate of Sharjah has firmly established itself as a year-round tourist destination, attracting families and …

Air India launched the second Dreamliner from Dubai to Kochi on February 1, 2017. Shehara Rizly Air India’s flight 934 will be a daily operation with departure from Dubai at 1330 hours arriving in to Kochi at 1850 hours. The return from Kochi will be AI 933 departing at 0915 …

Emirates Airlines will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via the Greek capital city of Athens, starting March 12, 2017. TT Bureau The new route complements Emirates’ existing four daily flights between Dubai and New York’s JFK airport, by offering global travellers with another …

PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Iftikhar Hamdani has revolutionised the hospitality industry over the past seven years with his commitment to carry out projects on environment, community and charity work. Known as the initiator of green programmes in the emirate of Ajman, he has definitely made his mark to engage hoteliers …

Central Hotel has announced aggressive expansion plans with three new hotels lined up for opening in Dubai in 2017. TT Bureau Ahmad Ali Al Abdulla Alansaari, Chairman, Central Hotels, stated, “2017 is a very exciting year for us with three exceptional properties opening in quick succession. This massive expansion will …

Newly appointed Hotel Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton, Ras Al Khaimah, Nayla Chowdhury, shares the way forward in 2017 driving a mix of business and leisure guests. Shehara Rizly Nayla Chowdhury, Hotel Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton, Ras Al Khaimah, shared that last year the hotel’s performance was very strong as …