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A comprehensive travel assurance plan is meant to completely change the way travel protection is looked at. Juliet Irwin, General Manager, Fahad Express Travel and Tourism, shares how the extremely well-thought-out plan ensures clients have nothing to fear when away from home. What is the Travel Assurance Plan all about? …

Iftikhar Hamdani, Cluster General Manager of Wyndham’s three properties in Northern Emirates, is referred to as the pioneer of sustainability. As he completes 10 years in the role, his efforts and initiatives continue to be recognised and rewarded. Shehara Rizly Iftikhar Hamdani has revolutionised the hospitality industry of Northern Emirates …

Adel Mardini, CEO & Founder, Jetex, shares the role of private aviation in ME and how it is gaining prominence. He also elucidates the role of his company in encompassing needs of the potential traveller. TT Bureau How does private aviation bode for the Middle East? Private aviation in the …

With 2019 being touted as a record year for WTM London, the Middle East is being considered as a significant contributor to it. The region’s recent strides in both inbound and outbound tourism are being felt across the world. TT Bureau Organisers predict 2019 to be a record year for WTM, boosted by …

At World Travel Market (WTM) in London, tourist boards, travel companies and hotels from the MENA region will have a diverse new range of opportunities to connect and reap more business through the networking sessions. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA Our participation in leading global events such as …

Travelling the world and inaugurating nearly 300+ properties in over 40 countries, Ian Rydin is one of the most illustrious General Managers with a 30 years stint in hospitality sector. Shehara Rizly Venturing into hospitality A Swedish national, who loves numbers and was keen to be an accountant entered the …

Real estate and hospitality sectors are the key revenue drivers of Al Moosa, which had commenced operations in the year 1970. Mohammed Khoori, Board Director and General Manager, AA Al Moosa, reveals the company’s plans for the next two years. TT Bureau In which countries do you currently manage properties? …

Adding new destinations to their network in ME, Oman Air is also strengthening efforts to promote Oman as a MiCE destination. Shahzad Naqvi, Country Manager for UAE, Oman Air, shares the airline’s state-of-the-art facilities and future plans. TT Bureau With the opening of the new airport what has been introduced …

Dubai will be bedazzled again with the 3rd edition of the most coveted Arabian Travel Awards on October 22, 2019, at the Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. The awards recognise the stalwarts in the industry for their dedication and hard work. TT Bureau According to World Travel and …

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