In-the-Issue

Luxury has a new address

BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana is set amidst the historical district of Bur Dubai and surrounded by rich culture and heritage. The apartment hotel is part of a multifunctional complex that includes a shopping mall and an upscale office tower. Ullrich Hoffmeister, General Manager, BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana – Dubai, shares …

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Curbing overtourism with WTACH

While tourism contributes immensely to a country’s GDP, it is important that regulations be put in place to curb overtourism, failing which the ethos and sanctity of heritage and culture of a place may be damaged. TT Bureau The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been launched …

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Wyndham Garden Ajman attracts Germans

Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche has been riding on high growth ever since its opening in the summer of 2018. The number of visitors from Germany to the property remains robust. TT Bureau Breaking all barriers, Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche is a shining example of team work, relationships and yielding profits. …

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Live life the German way

Each year, the German National Tourist Board plans out its global campaign and a more focused one for the Gulf Corporation Council countries in both B2B and B2C segments. Sigrid de Mazeires, Director—Gulf countries, German National Tourist Office, shares an insight to the board’s plans. Shehara Rizly Could you tell …

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Culture of hospitality: Tatarstan

Bordering seven regions lying at the centre of the European part of Russia is the Republic of Tatarstan. It is an active region with a growing economy, leading in many international and national rankings, and in factual data in many industries. Tatarstan owns an oil deposit and three petrochemical plants. …

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Relax, revive and rejuvenate

Given its rich history of Ayurveda treatments, Sri Lanka demonstrates holistic therapies to living a healthy lifestyle. Here’s a sneak peek into the insights from a few wellness experts… Shehara Rizly Dr Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Six of Sri Lanka’s leading wellness resorts participated at …

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Exploring new strategies in aviation

The maiden Global Investment in Aviation Summit 2019 (GIAS), recently held at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, is considered as a qualitative leap in the aviation industry that requires an estimated global investment reaching $1.8 trillion by 2030. TT Bureau With the demand for air transport projected to increase by an …

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In-destination services @ITB

ITB Berlin, from March 6-10, 2019, will lay emphasis on promoting and selling in-destination services, as a result of which tours, technology and activities will remain a key focus, shares Dr Martin Buck, Senior Vice President—Travel & Logistics, Messe Berlin. Shehara Rizly What new can visitors expect at ITB Berlin …

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AI Express expands Gulf services

The low-cost carrier has been growing its wings exponentially over the Gulf region. K Shyam Sundar, CEO, Air India Express, shares plans for the new year with new routes for the region. TT Bureau Air India Express launched its first international operations recently from Sharjah to Surat with a twice-weekly …

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