Within the framework of the public-private partnership, Al Barakah International Investment (BII) and Abu Dhabi Municipality, continues the progress of their joint waterfront development, Al Qana. Open to visitors in Q4 2020, the project will offer a modern lifestyle experience in Abu Dhabi. TT Bureau Al Qana is developing seven …
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Indulge in classic Finnish hospitality at Hotel Kämp
Dating as long back as 1887 when the property was first built, 179- key Hotel Kämp personifies its rich history through its architecture, furniture, art and craft. TT Bureau With a turnover of 23 million euros, this 179-key Hotel Kämp is operated by the Kämp Collection Hotels. The property was …
Read More »Donning multiple hats
No stranger to Dubai’s hospitality, Maria Lamarche, General Manager, Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai, gives an account of opening the hotel, embarking on a new role and leading a team of hospitality professionals. TT Bureau Maria Lamarche, a seasoned hotelier who has worked in management roles for international hotel companies …
Read More »Your complete travel protection plan
Saroj Kumar Sinha, Manager – Relationship & Destination Management, Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays; and Arijit Munshi, General Manager, Tune Protect share insights into the necessity for obtaining a comprehensive travel protection cover. Saroj Kumar Sinha, Manager – Relationship & Destination Management, Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays Why would you …
Read More »Ultimate Maldivian experience
Set across two private islands, Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a Maldivian resort in the south-western atoll of Dhaalu. Hafidh Al Busaidy, General Manager of the property shares his plans for the new year. TT Bureau Share a brief about Niyama Islands. Niyama is synonymous with luxury and is ideal …
Read More »Revenue drivers in hospitality
Key hoteliers in the UAE’s hospitality sector speak on three specific drivers, standards required and technology which optimises revenue. Shehara Rizly James Britchford, Vice President Commercial— India Middle East and Africa, IHG Some of the key revenue drivers in the hospitality industry are pricing, direct bookings, loyalty programmes and systems …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Human touch is the real element
A passionate professional and a hotelier hailing from a family that’s steeped in the hospitality industry, Sherif Madkour spearheads Media Rotana as the General Manager in providing a new strategy in leadership to ensure effective management. SHEHARA RIZLY An Egyptian national with a degree from Helwan University’s Faculty of Tourism …
Read More »Enriching the hotel experience
The United Arab Emirates is on a rapid growth trajectory to secure its name as the most popular business and leisure tourist destination in the world. Every emirate in the country is ensuring that they do their own part not only to develop basic infrastructure, but also to increase their …
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