Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025, held recently at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, offered a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the importance to modernise hospitality education to meet the growing …
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Dimitris Manikis, President – EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares insights about the developments in the Middle East region. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Super 8 brand, he recently announced that they are looking at bringing in 100 Super 8 hotels across the …
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As global hotel brands race to establish a footprint in the Middle East, BWH Hotels is making significant moves of its own. Ron Pohl, President – World Hotels and International Operations, BWH Hotels, on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, shared with TRAVTALK their regional ambitions and long-term …
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Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, the ninth Novotel property in Saudi Arabia, has quickly risen to prominence within the past year, not just for its state-of-the-art facilities, but for making history. At its helm is Hessa Al Mazroa, first female Saudi General Manager for Accor Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, a remarkable milestone for …
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Radisson Hotel Group Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Daaliah Meyer joins Radisson Hotel Group as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications in Saudi Arabia. With a background in neuropsychology and a career forged at the intersection of creativity, data and human behaviour, Meyer brings a powerful perspective to hospitality marketing. She …
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The Tower Plaza Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road has been the most sought-after hotel by both leisure and corporate travellers from across GCC, Europe and CIS countries. Ahmed Ibrahim, Commercial Director and Acting General Manager, Tower Plaza Hotel, shares with TRAVTALK some of their unique experiences and initiatives to attract …
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SanJeet, Director, DDP Group, moderated an insightful session on ‘Wellness and celebratory tourism’ with three industry experts at the Arabian Travel Market. Paul Stevens, COO, MEA and Turkiye, Accor Hotels and Resorts Management; Eddy Tannous, COO, Rotana Hotels and Kathryn Moore, MD, Spa Connectors, shared their viewpoint on the wellness …
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Bringing together top-tier hospitality brands, influential industry figures, and innovative travel destinations, the event will showcase the latest trends shaping the high-end travel segment. According to McKinsey and Company research, luxury tourism and hospitality will reach US$ 391 billion by 2028 with Asia advances in the market segment. TT Bureau …
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RwandAir, UAE Muhamud Wayiga has been appointed as the Country Manager for UAE E for RwandAir. He will be overseeing commercial performance, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement across passenger and cargo ops. His experience spans over a decade in the airline industry, having held leadership roles in Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, …
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Ahmed Ibrahim, Commercial Director, The Tower Plaza Hotel The ATM plays a key role in networking, trendspotting, and elevating brand presence. We are excited to showcase our hotel’s unique experiences, culinary offerings, and award-winning team, highlighting our commitment to innovation, service excellence, and sustainability. We will present our latest achievements, …
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