Tag Archives: CEO

Summit aims to boost China numbers

With China among the top five travel markets for Dubai, the emirate has taken several initiatives to attract Chinese travellers. Dubai will host China Visitors Summit 2024, a bespoke B2B event with TRAVTALK as media partners, at So Uptown from 5-6 September this year. Alexander Glos, CEO, China i2i Group …

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Career insights for women in hospitality

The hospitality industry offers a vibrant and dynamic career path for women. However, navigating this path can come with unique challenges. Julianne Holt-Kailihiwa, CEO, Sumo International Inc. LLC, speaks to TRAVTALK about how they are empowering women and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed for career advancement. She …

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Langham to open in Saudi Arabia

Langham Hospitality Group, a leader in luxury hospitality, will be venturing into the Middle East with its first property slated to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With 32 hotels around the globe, the group operates a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts under the Langham, Cordis, and Eaton …

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‘Human touch & tech must coexist’

Emerging from the challenges of the pandemic, dnata Travel Group has rapidly accelerated its growth, leveraging diversified source markets and innovative technologies. In an insightful discussion on ‘Journeys in Technology’, John Bevan, CEO, dnata Travel Group, shares his perspective on the evolving travel landscape, the role of AI, and the …

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TIME Hotels on an expansion spree

UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels is on a steady road towards expanding its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa. The hotel recently opened its new Central Reservations Office (CRO) in Cairo, Egypt. Mohamed Awadalla, CEO, TIME Hotels, shares details of growth plans over the next two years. TT Bureau What …

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Live, work & create at Business Bay

Conveniently located in the heart of Business Bay with easy access to both international airports and Downtown Dubai, this luxury serviced residence complex comprises studios, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments which are the largest in the area. TT Bureau As the countdown has begun for Expo 2020, hotels are …

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Ushering in a new wave of luxury

The exclusive beachfront in Dubai Jumeirah recently received the luxurious Mandarin Oriental. The 256 spacious guestrooms and suites, with a view of the picturesque ocean and the dynamic city skyline, is surely set to become a game changer in the region. TT Bureau Mandarin Oriental Resort, one of the rare …

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Renewed vision for Dubai Airports

Dubai International (DXB), with its new brand, plans to elevate the airport customer experience by capturing unique values of home city Dubai. TT Bureau His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority & CEO and Chairman, Emirates Group In Dubai, we continuously strive to be …

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‘In-destination services’ at Tryps.Tech

Nabil El-Shafeay, CEO, Tryps.Tech shares information and special aspects of the first and only online distributor specialised in the in-destination tours, activities, attraction tickets, transfers and airport lounges, etc, worldwide fully localised in Arabic. TT Bureau Share a brief of the ventures undertaken by Tryps.Tech. Tryps.Tech is the first and …

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Growth in global travel insurance

With advanced digital technologies flying into every possible work sphere, a disruption in the way people search, plan and buy air travel is imminent. Sonali Brahma The poster boy for travel innovation, today, is the New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme that IATA is leading. According to the trade association representing …

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