Middle East
Retaj Hotels and Taj Hana join forces to seize potential of medical tourism
Qatari real estate and hotel management company Retaj Hotels and Hospitality, has recently announced details of it Asian expansion with the signing of new strategic partnership with Thailand’s Taj Hana.
Rove Downtown in UAE set to open first hotel cinema in the city
Want to watch a movie in a cinema but would prefer not to go out of your hotel? That won’t be a problem in Rove Downtown which will soon have the city's first cinema - inside a hotel.
Infographic: Why luxury hotel stays in the UAE don’t have to break the bank
New research from Skyscanner has identified the top global cities with the cheapest five-star hotels. The data, compiled by the global travel search engine and rendered into the handy infographic below, brings the reality of high-end accommodation to the aspiring traveller.
Marriott targets OTA commissions
Marriott continues to hit the news cycle this week, following on from their public commitment to Indian tourism with a press conference in Bengaluru. The hospitality giant has now revealed plans to reduce the level of commission paid to online travel agents.
AccorHotels acquires 50% stake in South Africa’s Mantis Group
AccorHotels has announced today a strategic partnership with Mantis Group, a South Africa-based hospitality and travel conglomerate. Mantis Group owns
SimpliFlying launches airline crisis command centre as subscription service
The 21st century and the rise of the internet and social media has made the world more connected, and, on many occasions, a lot more judgemental. Whereas it once took a natural disaster to necessitate a crisis management command centre, in 2018 a crisis is just as likely to be an errant tweet or misjudged soundbite.
Rove Hotels strengthens UAE portfolio with landmark management deal
Rove Hotels, a joint venture between Meraas and Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced its first hotel management agreement in the UAE to operate Rove Mina Seyahi in the heart of Dubai Marina.
Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?
Oman Air announced the development of its Asia Pacific network this week when it released details of its new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The agreement, which went into action immediately on April 1st, was signed by Aboudy Nasser (above, centre right), senior vice president of network planning & revenue management for Oman Air and Pakorn Rattanarod (centre,left), director of route profitability and alliance for Bangkok Airways.
Rotana brings culture and luxury to Saadiyat
The Rotana brand was launched with the opening of their first property, the Rotana Beach Abu Dhabi in 1993. This
Emaar Hospitality’s CEO tell us what it takes to be the World’s Greatest Hospitality Talent
As the Emaar Hospitality Group continues its global hunt for the World’s Greatest Hospitality Talent, I asked its CEO Olivier Harnisch, for some advice on how to win - not only in the competition -but in the industry in general.
Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this
Emirates might owe you money in light of the new Supreme Court ruling – AirHelp tells you how to claim
The UK Supreme Court has declined the Emirates appeal of its enforcement of passenger rights legislation. What should travelers or agencies do on behalf of their travelers now?
Lose yourself among the heavens: Anantara unveils SKY overwater observatory
There is not much on this Earth to challenge the simple of pleasure of stargazing. And, if you struggle to think of a better way to end your day than kicking back, drink in hand, to take in the dance of the constellations as they spiral across the sky, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has a treat in store.
Marriott opens new doors in ME with Aloft Me’aisam and announces two more properties in the pipeline
Following the launch of Aloft Palm, Marriott International continues to expand its Aloft Hotels brand with Aloft Me'aisam in Dubai Production City and announces in has two more hotels coming up this year.
Amadeus wins contract for Flight Centre’s distribution business in EMEA and Asia
Two industry heavyweights come together today as Amadeus and Flight Centre announce their strategic partnership to drive progress for compliance with IATAs' NDC (New Distribution Capability) programme.
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