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As part of its continuous commitment to sustainable practices, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman recently harvested organic crops from its very own urban farm. The team yielded produce from the 430-square metre space, which grows seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Ravi Santiago, Cluster General Manager for three Wyndham …

In today’s ever-evolving world, sustainability is becoming more important than ever; companies are looking at eco-friendly choices. Shehara Rizly Whilst the future of meetings is yet to be written, it will likely include a combination of live and virtual meetings frequently combined in the same event. The past year has …

Over the past few weeks there have been quite a number of hotel openings in the UAE and Middle East in general. We take a look at some of them. Vida Beach Resort Location    – Umm Al Quwain UAE Number of Rooms/Suites – 135 rooms and suites Emaar Hospitality Group …

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the next edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, a leading global forum which explores creative cultural solutions to the most pressing issues affecting the world today, will take place virtually from March 8 to 10, …

In these extraordinary times, Singapore continues to stand as a premier business events destination. While COVID-19 has altered the events landscape, the fundamentals that have made Singapore successful – our vibrant business environment, outstanding infrastructure and future-ready workforce – remain unchanged, says Beverly Au Yong, Area Director, Middle East, Singapore …

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pans out their course of action for Vision 2030, one of the most aspiring projects announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Chairman of The Red Sea Development Company was the Coral Bloom concept in the kingdom which will include …

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 …