In-the-Issue

Oxford Economics highlights the outlook of the market and helps understand sectorial growth. Shehara Rizly Over the past few months countries are strengthening their vaccination drive to ensure confidence and provide initiatives to restart travel. The outlook depends on factors such as vaccination rates, mutations of the virus, economic growth …

A seamless travel journey is a key element always highlighted by Dubai Airports. Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has set security and safety requirements that all airports in the UAE and its strategic partners work to ensure the safety of everyone. The requirements include obtaining a negative …

It was four days of pure networking between travel, tourism and hospitality industry partners at the first onsite trade show – Arabian Travel Market. Exhibitors from 62 destinations participated at this year’s edition along with buyers from 39 destinations, taking the total to 11,000 visitors. Industry leaders share their experience. …

Over the past months many new terms emerged; Workcation, staycation and daycation in the hospitality industry driving new business. Shehara Rizly Alexander Suski, Commercial and Business Development Director – ISHRAQ Dubai LLC We are very glad to be part of this new trend as Ishraq Hospitality through our portfolio of …

While the past year has been a tough one, over the last few weeks we have seen the hospitality industry come together with new hotel openings in the region. Here is a quick look on a few of the hotel openings that have impressed us. SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences …

Just over an hour’s drive away from the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, sets Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson – the world’s one and only luxury oceanfront resort, featuring 639 opulent pool villas – which resembles a majestic hibiscus flower. Each villa that comes with its own private pool and steam …

With the announcement released that Israel will focus on welcoming vaccinated international travellers from May 2021, there is a new ray of hope in this newly discovered source market. Ksenia Kobiakov, Director Israel Tourism shares more details of their new plan of action. Q Do share the latest status when …

Standing firm during the pandemic, Rangali Island will be looking at renovating the property by November 2021 in time for the season. Enjoying a steady growth during the pandemic with 42% repeat guests Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island shares with us their strategy for the year. Q …

Turespaña – Spain Tourism Office GCC hosted a tri-series webinar to showcase the many offerings by the destination. The key focus was on beaches, nature, shopping and luxury along with introducing few new destinations that would be ideal for the travelers from GCC looking to travel to different regions in …

Safety of guests and hotel staff is key at Media Rotana, they have been instrumental in ensuring to provide the necessary  training for all members of staff with the regulations by government authorities to enable guests to confidently stay “home away from home”. Shehara Rizly Media Rotana has been one …