Creating more connected destinations through technology and wellbeing “The future of travel [will be shaped by] destinations that combine technology, wellbeing and hospitality in meaningful ways. At JA Resorts & Hotels, innovation is never about technology for its own sake – it is about creating truly memorable experiences that are connected and intuitive. With our new JA Sports & Shooting Club, we [are] bringing together sport, wellness, hospitality and technology within one integrated destination. As a homegrown Emirati brand, JA Resorts & Hotels remains committed to thoughtful growth and creating a place that celebrates the unique character of Palm Jebel Ali as a world-class destination.” Ralph Porciani, CEO, JA Resorts & Hotels
A more connected, accessible travel world “The decade ahead will bring a more accessible, more connected and far more geographically diverse travel landscape. New destinations will emerge, secondary cities will continue to grow, and technology will play a critical role in shaping more personalised and seamless travel experiences. At Wyndham, our focus is on expanding access by bringing trusted brands to high-growth markets where demand is accelerating. Through continued investment in technology and the strength of our franchise model, we are building a platform that supports owners, connects travellers and helps shape the future of global hospitality.” Dimitris Manikis, President, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marjan sees integrated destinations as the future of tourism “By 2040, the destinations that win will be the ones built as a single system, where the whole is conceptualised to elevate the parts: aviation, residential, retail, culture and hospitality planned together. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the few places with the land and the mandate to build at that scale, on ground where trading civilisations have thrived since 5,000 B.C. Marjan is delivering the UAE's first integrated coastal resort, a business district and residential communities, all in one masterplan. That is Marjan's structural advantage, and it will only compound. New, yet unmistakably Ras Al Khaimah.” Alison Grinnell, Group COO, Marjan and CEO, Marjan Hospitality
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