Hotels

Green Key for Two Seasons

Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments has achieved the Green Key certification, highlighting the hotel’s commitment to sustainable operations and environmental stewardship. Green Key is instrumental in verifying the hotel’s environmental performance, focusing on its sustainable practices, environmental awareness among stakeholders, and efforts to reduce utility consumption. TT Bureau Two Seasons …

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WTM = stronger ties, better business

WTM London continues to be a key business hub for Middle East tourism professionals. As the region accelerates its global outreach, the event offers a vital space to meet international buyers, negotiate partnerships, and position new products. With over 40,000 travel professionals attending last year; WTM remains a powerful driver …

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Sustainability leads tourism transformation

The Middle East has become one of the most active regions in reaffirming its stance on tourism and sustainable transformation. This year’s World Tourism Day theme, ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’, connects well with the region. Dr Shehara Fernando This year’s theme for World Tourism Day is a reminder that tourism …

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Tips to optimise hotel operations

One of the biggest challenges for all properties — especially for smaller properties which are forced to do more with less staff, a lower budget and new challenges — is how to increase the efficiency of their operations, revenue management and marketing strategies to boost bookings. Benjamin Verot, Founder, HotelMinder, …

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Rotana takes lead with digital strategy

With more hotel rooms opening in the Middle East, it is important to ensure that the service standards remain not only relevant but also exceed the requirements of today’s travellers. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer, Rotana, talks about their latest digital transformation strategy and the …

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Redefining the art of arrival

Sushanth Nambiar, Cluster General Manager, Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Novotel, and ibis Gate Abu Dhabi, speaks with TRAVTALK about the highly anticipated re-opening of the Pullman JLT lobby. ‘This refurbishment is more than a facelift — it’s a strategic reimagining of the guest arrival experience, blending sophisticated design, tech …

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Commercial strategy meet in November

The 8th Annual Commercial Strategy Conference MEA of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East and Africa will take place on 25–26 November 2025 at the Conrad Dubai Hotel, with TRAVTALK as the media partner. The event will gather the region’s leading hospitality experts for discussion. TT Bureau …

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L’AZURE boosts ops with Shiji tie-up

Nuran Kilani, Chief Operating Officer, L’AZURE Hospitality, speaks with travtalk about how their recent strategic partnership with Shiji marks a transformative leap in the group’s operational capabilities. Far beyond a technology upgrade, the integration of Shiji’s cloud-based Property Management System is shaping a smarter, more agile hospitality ecosystem for L’AZURE. …

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Marketing mindset shapes Saudi hotels

As Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape undergoes an unprecedented transformation under Vision 2030, industry leaders are redefining what it means to deliver excellence. Nuran Kilani, COO, L’azure Hospitality Saudi Arabia brings a guest-centric, brand-driven perspective to scaling hospitality in a Kingdom where cultural authenticity meets global ambition. TT Bureau When Kilani …

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