With the hotel now just days away from opening, Breaking Travel News catches up with Alessandro Redaelli, director, Paramount Resort & Spa Bodrum, to discuss what the property will bring to Turkish tourism. He also touches on the rebound in hospitality in the country and his ambitions in his new role.

Breaking Travel News talks to Simon Fricker, general manager, Nobu Hotel Riyadh, about the planned opening of the property during Arabian Travel Market 2017. He also tells us about the brand’s continued transition from a dining focused organisation to a full spectrum hospitality company.

Step inside the Royal Residence at Jumeirah Vittaveli and discover the ultimate beachfront retreat. Designed for families and groups of friends looking for the ultimate in luxury, this stunning residence offers five bedrooms extending across 3,500 square meters of pure tranquillity.

In a move to strengthened destination marketing and boost tourism in the land of Kilimanjaro and spices, Destination Zanzibar returns to Arabian Travel Market. The destination will exhibit in a strategic alliance with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators, Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors and Tanzania Tourism Board.

Time Hotels Management has unveiled plans for a new four-star hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha shopping district, Time Asma Hotel, which will aim for 80 per cent of team members to be female, led by general manager Ghada Mahgoub, with dedicated facilities for female guests.

Abdulrahman Al Busaidy, executive vice president, commercial executive wing, Oman Air, speaks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market. On the agenda are the airline’s plan for 2017 and its role in Omani tourism.