Business Traveller Middle East

The leading magazine for the corporate traveller. We aim to save you money and make your travelling life easier. Each edition has the latest news from airlines, airports, hotels and car hire companies, reviews of the latest gadgets, technology and accessories and destinations pieces - where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world. In addition, loyalty programs are examined, deals and promotions collected and feature stories cover a wide range of issues such as health, security, technology, golf, automotive, financial and buying property. With editorial staff based in our offices around the globe we are uniquely placed to ensure that our different editions reflect the needs of our readers locally.

Editor’s Letter

Business Traveller Middle East

The art of cosiness • Dubai’s World Islands will host the country’s first Hygge hotel by 2027

Cave of wonders • Wyndham opens the first global branded hotel in Cappadocia

ROUTE ROUND-UP

A palatial promise

Wild wadi living

MICHELIN-WORTHY

Upcycled excellence

DOWN TOWN DWELLING

A LUSH INDULGENCE

GET THE SCOOP • The latest updates in the travel industry from across the world

THE ARCHITECTS OF TOMORROW • Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector isn’t just experiencing major success - it’s rewriting the playbook for what it means to think about travel-related growth in the current day. Yi-Hwa Hanna chats with Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority, to learn more

SAUDI’S RECORD-BREAKING BOOM

Inside man • Since its launch, members-only platform Dorsia has become the go-to insider for helping members access coveted reservations at the most in-demand restaurants and events in cities across the globe. Yi-Hwa Hanna chats with founder and CEO Marc Lotenberg about exclusivity, modern luxury, and community - before the company’s imminent arrival in the Middle East

Leading across Continents • With Radisson Hotel Group’s COO Tim Cordon now overseeing operations for both the Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Southeast Asia Pacific (SEAP) regions, this respected hospitality leader has a unique, firsthand perspective on running a cross-continental hospitality portfolio. We spoke to him to get the 411.

A modern global evolution • The Wyndham brand is the world’s largest hotel chain worldwide, as per number of properties. Yi-Hwa Hanna chats with Dimitris Manikis, President of EMEA for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, about its current regional growth

SAUDI ARABIA IS A RISING EXPAT HAVEN • Saudi Arabia is no longer just a curiosity, it’s a serious contender for expatriates seeking a better life

AI IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HOTEL PROFITS • From revenue management to total revenue optimisation, AI-powered Revenue Management Systems are gaining traction across hospitality

AN EYE FOR DESIGN • Yi-Hwa Hanna chats with Mrunal Khimji, an Oman-based fashion designer who leads her own eponymous label, and is the founder of Muscat-based multi-designer store Mrunal’s Boutique

The Elevator Pitch • Business Traveller Middle East gives Badr Abdelaziz, general manager of Radisson Hotel Madinah, five minutes to pitch his property to prospective guests

Geneva • Switzerland’s most famously international city is more than a hub for global diplomacy

Travelling in Style • Resortwear is making a comeback, and the inaugural SAND Trade Show is ready to take it to another level

Our guide to… pet-friendly hotels in the UAE • A growing number of the UAE’s hotels are rolling out the red carpet for their human guests’ four-legged companions. At these animal-loving properties, furry friends with paws, whiskers, and wagging tails are welcome for a luxury staycation...