Hospitality industry executive Sven Wiedenhaupt recounts his experiences operating a number of international five-star hotels and resorts.
Dubai
Deck the Malls: Christmas in Dubai
Christmas shopping takes on a whole new flavor at the ultra-modern Wafi City Mall in Dubai.
Oases in the Desert: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are cities of contrasts — each one an oasis of modern architectural marvel in the center of desolate desert dunes.
Squeaking Through the Piracy Red Zone: Sailing the Gulf of Aden
While cruising in the Gulf of Aden between Yemen and Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea, travelers pass through the Piracy Red Zone. Here is one traveler’s experience.
Dubai Awarded 4th Most Popular Tourist Destination
Dubai was awarded the fourth most popular travel destination in the world, according to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index.