Concept of luxury holiday homes has now become a lucrative business in the ME region. Shehara Rizly When you look at the Middle East, most importantly the GCC countries, they are the epitome of luxury. Whether it is Dubai, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman, every country …
Read More »New hotels in the region
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall Location – Jordan |Number of Rooms/Suites – 178 Keys Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall, bringing its Middle East portfolio to 74 hotels in operation and under development. With construction already underway, the hotel is scheduled to …
Read More »DESARU COAST: One of the world’s 100 greatest places in ’21!
Desaru Coast, Johor Bahru in Malaysia has been chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places to visit in 2021. Spanning more than 3,900 acres along a pristine 17-km stretch of beachfront real estate, it boasts of a curated and refined mix of attractions, including world-class …
Read More »Pre-events’ success ready ground for WTM
Organisers of World Travel Market London have hailed the performances of springboard events at WTM Latin America, WTM Africa and ATM in Middle East organised during the month of April and May, saying that their achievements have laid the groundwork for a successful trade show in London. TT Bureau WTM …
Read More »Wego delves into travellers’ behaviour
Wego and Cleartrip Travel shares an insight report on behaviour of travellers in the MENA region. The survey questioned 4,390 residents from UAE and KSA on travel issues. The report also highlights the impact of Covid-19 on travel, trends currently being witnessed and signs of recovery. TT Bureau The near-term …
Read More »Visionary hotelier, leader and mentor
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 …
Read More »Hospitality must embrace sustainability
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 …
Read More »Europe, a must visit for GCC travellers
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 …
Read More »Can event-led sales be key to recovery?
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 …
Read More »Germany expects more travellers from GCC
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 …
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