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Germany is readying for a year of transition in 2021 with a gradual recovery in international demand anticipated – including significant inbound visitation expected from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to the German National Tourism Board (GNTB). Utilising market research institutes and 2020 figures, the GNTB predicts that keen …

Now that we think about human contact differently, hotels can rethink the guest experience so that guests feel comfortable again, says Diane Thorsen, Hospitality Regional Leader of Asia Pacific and Middle East and Design Director of Middle East, Gensler. Here are four ways in which hotels can meet new expectations …

It is pure indulgence if one can visit the world’s first and only underwater spa which is located at Huvafen Fushi Maldives. This sanctuary is ideal for the discerning visitors from the Middle East as they keep looking at true indulgences for the visitors. The Maldives is renowned for being …

The renowned brand Ishraq Hospitality has appointed hospitality doyen Alexander Suski as Group Director of Commercial and Business Development – a dual role to commercially develop hospitality plus the travel and tourism portfolio. Suski shares more insights on his role and the plans for 2021. Shehara Rizly Q What responsibilities …

Kyoto Tourism conducted a webinar on March 2, 2021 from focusing on the Middle East market titled “Discover the serene beauty of Kyoto prefecture, the must-see sights and unique experiences it has to offer” with a total of four partners. It was quite an interesting webinar session concluded by the …

Turespaña – Spain Tourism Office GCC will be hosting a tri-series webinar to showcase the many offerings of the destination. Shehara Rizly It was announced that Turespaña – Spain Tourism Office GCC is looking forward to showcase Spain’s amazing offerings to the travel trade in GCC. Daniel Rosado Bayon, Director, …

Scheduled to reopen in 2021, Sunway Resort reveals the result of a historic transformation project, setting a new benchmark for authentic Asian business and leisure hospitality. London’s Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill is also set to open at Sunway Resort in June 2021. Sunway Resort is a luxury 5-star hotel …

STB in collaboration with 15 of its partners successfully concluded the second edition of their virtual roadshow with over 400 travel agents from GCC & Turkey. Shehara Rizly The second edition of STB Virtual Roadshow was highly productive for STB and our Singapore tourism stakeholders to hold business and networking …

Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, offering an enviable blend of stylish beach city living and contemporary comfort in one of Dubai’s most sought-after areas. The 48-storey property boasts an unbeatable location overlooking the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Shehara Rizly Positioned …

Oman’s leading resort, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, welcomed the new year with the launch of an all-new experience, Extreme Jabal Activity Wall. Shehara Rizly This comes right in time with the amazing news of the Sultanate reopening its land, air and sea borders after a temporary closure. Rami …