“We [will] unveil one of the few truly contemporary style beachfront resorts to the region, unique in its concept of […] luxury service and providing an off-the-cuff personal service experience.

BLAISE MONTANDON has been appointed as general manager of Four Seasons Resort Marrakech.

VIKRAM JAMWAL has joined City Centre Rotana, Doha, as resident manager, following his success as the hotel’s executive assistant manager.

WHILE LOCATION AND FACILITIES ARE IMPORTANT, ULRIKE ANDORFF, GENERAL MANAGER, BURJUMAN ARJAAN BY ROTANA, DUBAI, EXPLAINS HOW COMMITMENT TO CONSTANTLY HIGH STANDARDS CAN MAKE OR BREAK A BUSINESS.

RANKED AS THE TOP DESTINATION FOR ISLAMIC TRAVEL IN THE MASTERCARD-CRESCENTRATING GLOBAL MUSLIM TRAVEL INDEX, MALAYSIA CONTINUES TO WELCOME MUSLIM TRAVELLERS WITH OPEN ARMS.

Authorities in the region have recognised the potential for this booming industry and the importance of collaboration, demonstrated with the formation of Cruise Arabia alliance in 2013. Earlier this year, the association welcomed Bahrain, joining Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Qatar and Oman.

THE MIDDLE EAST CRUISE INDUSTRY IS SOARING, WITH MANY DESTINATIONS HOSTING THE MOST SUCCESSFUL WINTER CRUISE SEASON TO DATE.

In order to promote Jordan as a top tourist spot, trade experts have begun to employ new methods based on recent trends and, most prominently, the new dominant demographics.

AS NEW HORIZONS APPEAR IN JORDAN’S ECONOMY, HOPES EMERGE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN THE TOURISM SEGMENT.

“Running our business is an ongoing challenge,” admitted Teddy Aouad, operations manager, Tree O Nine Beirut, saying that nevertheless, an enhanced focus on the European segments has helped to counterbalance the drop from Arab markets.