RUSSELL LOUGHLAND has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Al Faisaliah Hotel, Al Faisaliah Suites and Hotel Al Khozama in Riyadh.

RAMY HAYKAL has joined Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi and Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi as area general manager.

AQABA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY (ASEZA) HAS LONG PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE TOURISM SECTOR IN AQABA AND IN JORDAN IN GENERAL

“In the many years that I have lived [in Dubai], I have seen many additional tourist attractions open which in fairness and in keeping with the tradition of Dubai have always been of the highest level.

“I do believe that providing unique experiences to the guests coming to Dubai is the priority.

WITH THE MICE SECTOR ACCOUNTING FOR MORE THE 20 PERCENT OF THE KINGDOM’S TOTAL TOURISM REVENUES, RIYADH CONTINUES TO PLAY AN EVER-IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE GOVERNMENT’S SAUDI VISION 2030.

“Wellness is a very important aspect of our offerings at our hotel,” said Hamdy, noting how an extensive and well-rounded wellness offering can influence holiday-makers when looking for their ideal accommodation.

In line with a more emphasised focus on health and the rapidly growing demand for such offerings, spas are eager to adapt to the shifting trends with the introduction of new products and services.

AS ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE NICHE TOURISM SECTORS IN THE MENA REGION, WELLNESS TOURISM HAS GROWN RAPIDLY IN RECENT YEARS; A TREND WHICH IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.

HAILED AS THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF THE UAE, SHARJAH CONTINUES TO POSITION ITSELF AS A HUB OF NATIONAL TRADITIONS AND HERITAGE.