1004 Rooms at 365m: World's Highest Hotel & Infinity Pool
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So we presently have a portfolio of 11 properties uh with our 12th uh opening very soon.
We're about to open the world's tallest hotel. It's called Seal Tower. It's in the Dubai Marina, 365 meters high, thousand4 guest rooms.
We're using glass bottles locally. There's no delivery costs involved in that.
We reduced about 560 tons of that would normally have been sent to landfill.
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1004 Rooms at 365m: World's Highest Hotel & Infinity Pool David Thomson of The First Group shares insights from his panel discussion on the rise of third-party hotel management in the region. He explains how this model provides high-level management for owners as major brands increasingly shift toward franchise agreements. Portfolio & Growth: The First Group currently operates 11 properties with over 6,000 keys and has its 12th property opening soon. They are expanding, with a property in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ciel Tower: World's Tallest Hotel: Thomson provides details on the upcoming opening of the world's tallest hotel, Ciel Tower, in Dubai Marina. The iconic tower is 365 meters high, features 1,004 guest rooms, fabulous F&B concepts, and the world's highest infinity pool. It is part of IHG's Vignette Collection. Sustainability Focus: The First Group is heavily focused on sustainability. Their property, Tryp by Wyndham in Dubai, was the first hotel in the Middle East to completely remove plastic. They have rolled out water bottling plants using glass bottles across all properties and are on a massive drive to reduce waste to landfill and in F&B. Experiential Travel & Saudi Arabia: The industry is moving toward "experiential travel," and the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, is capitalizing on this. He praises Saudi Arabia's incredible topography, beaches, and the welcoming hospitality the Kingdom is famous for. 🌍 Travel And Tour World (TTW) is a trusted B2B digital travel, tourism, hospitality, cruise, and airline industry magazine and trade network, with an extensive global reach across 195 countries and a readership of over 15 million industry leaders – including travel operators, tour agents, destination management companies, MICE planners, luxury travel curators, influencers, and thought leaders. Since 2009, TTW has been a proud media partner for 1200+ global travel trade shows, offering in-depth coverage, exclusive interviews, and professional insights that drive business growth and foster strong industry connections. Our channel brings together the latest news, expert conversations, and behind-the-scenes access to the world’s most prestigious travel and hospitality events. 🎥 Other Recommended Videos / Playlists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8FMsUI08uY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W35LMyN00Y4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTGim4NTGM Travel And Tour World is more than a magazine – it’s a global trade communication platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. We provide digital publications, industry-specific reports, exposure at travel trade shows, and advertising solutions tailored for businesses in tourism, hospitality, airlines, cruise lines, and MICE sectors. We connect industry professionals with curated content that fosters new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and growth in international markets. Whether for brand visibility, networking, or thought leadership, TTW empowers global stakeholders to shape the evolving travel industry with innovation and collaboration. With this approach, Travel And Tour World continues to foster meaningful connections with the industry leaders contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Subscribe for weekly travel industry insights and exclusive content! #SaudiArabiaTourism #HotelDevelopment #SustainabilityInHotels #WorldsTallestHotel #SealTower #DubaiMarina #LuxuryHotels #ExperientialTravel #GCCHotels #TheFirstGroup #FutureHospitalitySummit #SustainabilityInTravel #MiddleEastTourism #HotelManagement #TravelAndTourism #CielTower #ThirdPartyManagement #Hospitality #HotelInvestment #SaudiTourism #ExperientialTravel #DavidThomson #SaudiHospitality #FHS2025 #SealTowerDubai #GreenHotel #HospitalityTrends 🔗 Website Link Visit us: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/ Connect With Us: 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttwemagazine 💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/travel-and-tour-world 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelandtourworld 🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelAndTourWorld