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Radisson Hotel Group has set a record in its North African expansion, with the signing of nine hotels, to date this year. In response to the need for independent hotel owners to gain further brand exposure and consumer confidence, the group launched a new brand, Radisson Individuals. This has boosted …

The travel industry, which is one of the leading employers in the MENA region, is witnessing a major re-skilling drive in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, says a top executive of Education for Employment. As the worst effects of COVID-19 ebb, things have started looking …

Hong Kong is actually greener than it is grey and we want to encourage our GCC visitors to rediscover Hong Kong through its thriving wellness scene, number of hiking trails, outlying islands, nature-based sightseeing locations, shares Puneet Kumar, Director, South Asia & Middle East, Hong Kong Tourism Board. Shehara Rizly …

Hotel and Tourism Management Institute, HTMi Switzerland Dubai, the leading Swiss hospitality school in Dubai, is set to relocate to a new purpose-built hotel where students will be able to engage in real-life experiences that will better equip them to achieve their management career goals. This new realistic hotel learning …

Beach properties enjoyed an exceptional summer this year due to its location. Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is one of those properties, which managed to enjoy a great summer with a high level of occupancy, Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, shares with TRAVTALK. …

Sabre Corporation and Qatar Airways are now finalising a new distribution deal that will provide long-term access to the airline’s content through the Sabre travel marketplace. Qatar Airways intends to strengthen its partnership with Sabre to take advantage of its global reach and leading position in corporate travel for the …

Over the past few months, Azerbaijan has welcomed travellers from the GCC which gave them an opportunity to showcase their novel infrastructure and leisure, retail and entertainment across the destination. Florian Sengstschmid, CEO, Azerbaijan Tourism Board shares with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly What are the new protocols and policies when it …

The Middle East has more opportunities for sophisticated luxury camping destinations than you might expect. Ivo van der Vlis, CEO, YALA luxury canvas lodges, explains why the region offers the ideal backdrop for modern glamping. Destinations across the Middle East, from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Muscat and Jeddah, are …

Swan Hellenic has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Al Tayer Travel to provide direct representation through its Al Tayer Holidays brand, a division of Al Tayer Travel. Al Tayer Holidays will represent Swan Hellenic in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Al Tayer Holidays offers the highest standard of …