Rixos Hotels Saudi Arabia Ahmed Elnawawy has been appointed Area General Manager – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Rixos Hotels. He will continue to serve as the General Manager of the flagship Rixos property in King Abdullah Economic City. He has more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. …
Read More »Slow & local experiences trend
As the year draws to a close, the global travel trends indicate a renewed focus on reflection, rejuvenation, and responsible exploration. While winter has traditionally been associated with festive breaks and family reunions, today’s travellers are seeking something deeper than traditional leisure. They are searching for authenticity, purpose, and meaningful …
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah UAE Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah have appointed Mayda Solatre as the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Solatre brings a wealth of expertise in sales, marketing, …
Read More »Expedia TAAP launches its 2025 Summer Sale
What: Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) launches its Summer Sale for travel agent partners to take advantage of exclusive offerings of at least 25% off thousands of hotels in top global destinations. When: Travel agents can book until July 21, 2025, for travel through October 31, 2025. Why: With …
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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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United Hospitality Dubai United Hospitality Management (UHM) has appointed Klaus Assmann as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East, India & Southeast Asia. A veteran in the industry, Assmann brings nearly four decades of international leadership, with a stellar track record in luxury hotel operations, asset enhancement, strategic development and …
Read More »Qashio, Visa to make payments easy
Qashio announced its strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Commercial Choice Travel programme for the first time in the Middle East region. With this innovative B2B travel payments solution launch, Visa and Qashio will support the travel industry in the UAE, MENA, Europe & the UK with global issuance …
Read More »Miral rolls out sustainable strategy
Miral unveiled its comprehensive Sustainability Strategy, a milestone in its ongoing environmental and social commitment. It outlines Miral’s ambitions to become a regional benchmark for sustainable Leisure, Entertainment, and Tourism (LET) experiences by 2030. The strategy underscores Miral’s commitment to positioning its destinations and attractions as regional references for sustainable …
Read More »Middle East in the spotlight @ FITUR
The 45th edition of Fitur witnessed an increased presence from the Middle East, bringing in major players from the region. Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Iran, Iraq stood out in terms of main pavilions set up at the international trade tourism fair, whereas Atlantis made a vast difference as an iconic …
Read More »Arabian Travel Awards returns to woo industry leaders
Entering in its 7th year, the Arabian Travel Awards will take place on 12 November 2024 as an invitation-only event to honour and appreciate those in the travel, tourism and hospitality arena across the GCC. Conrad Dubai joins DDP Group as the hospitality partner to celebrate the hard work and …
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