Gulf hospitality operators attracting younger Muslim travelers
Gulf hospitality operators looking to increase their share of the growing halal tourism market should diversify and digitize their offerings to suit younger generations of Muslim travelers, according to experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019. Representatives in attendance came from Wego, DinarStandard, Shaza Hotels, Tripfez, Serendipity Tailormade,...
flynas launches direct Riyadh-New Delhi flights starting July
flynas, the Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its new direct international flights between Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and New Delhi, the capital of India, starting the 1st of July 2019. flynas will operate 5 direct weekly...
Swiss-Belhotel International targets 250 hotels worldwide by 2022
Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its global expansion strategy with a goal to reach 250 hotels worldwide with 50,000 rooms in operation and under development by 2022. The group currently holds a portfolio of 145 hotels and projects with 14 unique brands spread across 24...
How to unlock a larger share of China’s growing outbound tourist market
Gulf hospitality firms can attract younger Chinese tourists with tech-enabled services and unique experiences, according to experts speaking at ATM 2019.
IHG set to grow room count by 30% in 3-5 years
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced plans to grow by almost 30% (by number of rooms) in the Middle East over the next 3 to 5 years, as the company opens 37 hotels in its current pipeline.
Survey by Disney Destinations reveals top UAE family travel trends
The research, conducted by Disney Destinations, home to the world’s most magical entertainment and recreational destinations, examined UAE families’ key motivators and preferences and the deferring spending habits of families. Some of the key findings were: Children are the biggest influence of holiday choices 63 percent of respondents set...
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut announces new ISO certification
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is proud to announce its recent ISO 22000:2005 certification, confirming that it meets the set of international standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization relating to food safety management. Phoenicia Hotel aims at producing safe food to its guests by providing a focus on existing food...
Four Seasons offers guests new private jet option
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, unveils plans for an all-new Four Seasons Private Jet that will take flight in early 2021, evoking the bygone glamour of air travel coupled with thoughtful, guest-centric design and five-star service in the sky. A new A321LR aircraft, part...
Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA
Firas Mneimneh has been appointed District Director of Western Province, Saudi Arabia and General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salam. A Lebanese national and a hospitality expert, Mneimneh has over 20 years of experience in hospitality management where he started the journey with Radisson SAS Aqaba, Imo Concorde Hotel Nigeria,...
Enoteca announces Nexty partnership
Enoteca and Nexty announce a strategic partnership, where Nexty, part of Fawaz Holding, is appointed the exclusive distributor of the Enoteca portfolio in Lebanon, in addition to Nexty’s current portfolio. This partnership will allow Enoteca to further expand its distribution, in full coordination with Nexty, whose market covers Lebanon with all...
