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Celebrating over two decades in the hospitality industry Wael El Behi, General Manager, The Tower Plaza Hotel Dubai, has been instrumental in leading his team to achieve its goals in terms of securing revenue or building a brand. We take a look at his journey over the years and contribution …

In the present day hospitality sector, energy consumption will always be at higher levels. However, technology and simple alternatives could be the solution towards responsible consumption, whilst minimising the negative impact on the environment. The concept of Sustainability when it was first introduced into the business world was a nice …

Travellers from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are now able to visit their favoured destinations this summer. Sapna Aidasani, Director, Marketing, Pluto Travels Dubai, shares with TRAVTALK the most popular destinations their customers would like to choose after more than two years of hiatus. TT Bureau What are the most …

Now is the perfect moment to take advantage of the recovery in public concerts and sports events, says Simon Goddard, a booking technology specialist from Vibe. But selling travel for concert-goers and sports event attendees should not be like moving a mountain, he suggests. Should you go to the mountain …

Germany is one of the most popular summer getaways for GCC travellers. The recent confirmation that the country no longer requires vaccination or PCR will be an edge, as more travellers will opt for the destination. Yamina Sofo, Director, Sales and Marketing, German National Tourist Office (GNTO), shares details with …

As travel picks up after the decline in intensity of Covid, the greatest hurdle to cross is the visa process. Summer travel, especially this year, has become a challenge mainly due to visa traffic. Monaz Billimoria, Deputy Regional Head – UAE, VFS Global shares with TRAVTALK their efforts to make …

Saudi Arabia has launched a programme to train 100K young Saudis with key hospitality skills necessary to pursue careers in the tourism industry. TT Bureau The programme was launched by His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia, at the 116th session of the World Tourism Organization’s Executive …

Opening of borders has given people confidence to travel. Ayman Al Qudwa, Manager, Falcon Travel, shares with TRAVTALK outbound trends from Qatar. Shehara Rizly What are the latest summer trends this year? This summer of 2022, Qatar is going through one of the best season for inbound and outbound travel …

Plan a new wardrobe with value savings from designer brands The onset of summer is all about being bright and sunny. McArthurGlen is celebrating the new season with incredible discounts from everyone’s favourite designer brands. The list is endless and so are the options. Visitors who look to shelve the …

Many hotels are in the pipeline or have already opened across the Middle East. Now, it is not just the regular hotels, but exclusive luxurious villas that set the vibe for something different for the guests. We take a look at the new hotel inventory for the month. Four Seasons …