In-the-Issue

Justin Borkovetz, Director of Operations, Zucchetti, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares his view on resort properties, water parks and cybersecurity, which play a pivotal role in the overall guest satisfaction and monetising the businesses. Cybersecurity takes centre stage, as it can be boon or bane when it comes to …

Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments partners with Heritage Express to provide guests with an immersive Emirati cultural experience. This partnership aims to enhance hotel guest experience and create cultural awareness among residents, tourists and students. Guests can now book the experience at the hotel’s reception desk. Trolley bus can be …

Europe is the most visited region by the United Arab Emirates travellers during summer due to its proximity, connectivity and great outdoors. Obtaining a Schengen Visa is an important factor for most Asian expats living in the UAE. In a tête à tête with TRAVTALK, Monaz Billimoria, Regional Head – …

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, …

Generation X are leading the growth in outbound travel from the GCC countries, reveals a report. The report also highlights reasons for their dominant share in the growth. TT Bureau The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according …

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 …

Nestled in the heart of the Arabian Gulf lies Qatar, a destination often overshadowed but bursting with treasures awaiting discovery. Ranked 31 out of 153 countries in the Global Peace Index, Qatar stands proudly as one of the safest and most hospitable nations globally, beckoning families and solo travellers alike …

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 …