Qashio announced its strategic partnership with Visa to launch Visa Commercial Choice Travel programme for the first time in the Middle East region. With this innovative B2B travel payments solution launch, Visa and Qashio will support the travel industry in the UAE, MENA, Europe & the UK with global issuance …
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Qatar attracted 5 mn visitors in 2024
In keeping with its momentum after hosting the first ever FIFA World Cup in the Middle East in 2022, Qatar has been driving in travellers from across the globe with its various initiatives taken in the last few years. The country attracted more than 5 million international visitors in 2024, …
Read More »Tech, SAF among key topics @ATM
Several leaders from the international aviation sector are expected to participate in the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025. Organised under the ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’ theme, this …
Read More »‘ASEAN Pass’ for ME travellers
The Middle East is an important market for Southeast Asian countries. With a view to attracting more travellers from the Middle East market, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has restarted ‘ASEAN Pass’, which enables easier accessibility to hitherto explored destinations in the Southeast Asia region, says Eddy K …
Read More »Cruise demand from GCC surges
The cruise holiday industry in the GCC is experiencing a significant surge as travellers from the region increasingly embrace the allure of exploring the world’s most breathtaking destinations by sea. Popular as ‘Cruise Guru’ in the industry, Ashok Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, Cruise Master, shares insights on the industry …
Read More »London on top-of-mind for Kuwaitis
One of the largest outbound travellers in the GCC are Kuwaiti travellers and they always seek destinations which are more towards their comfort zone. As the New Year begins, London in Europe, Manila in Asia and Tokyo in South East Asia are likely to be hot favourites for Kuwaiti travellers …
Read More »Cruise Saudi to sail from private island
Cruise Saudi announces the soft launch of newly developed private island for cruising in the heart of the Red Sea. Saba Beach on Jabal AlSabaya marks a significant milestone for Cruise Saudi, and the development of the private island is a natural progression in Cruise Saudi’s mission to position Saudi …
Read More »STM aligns with KSA’s Vision 2030
Saudi Travel Market 2025, the premier B2B show for travel, tourism and hospitality sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will kick off at the Riyadh International Conventions & Exhibitions Centre from 10-12 February 2025. TRAVTALK is the official media partner for this second edition of the event. Mohamed Al …
Read More »PPG to manage 6 lounges at Cairo
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the leading global airport hospitality services provider, Egypt Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company (CAC) have announced a strategic joint venture. As per the agreement, together they will manage six lounges across various terminals at Cairo International Airport (CAI), leveraging PPG’s global expertise in creating …
Read More »Adagio: bleisure hot spot of Doha
Literal meaning of ‘home away from home’ comes alive at the Adagio in Doha. It is a complex where Adagio and Ibis rule over the area with its different types of rooms, catering to bleisure clientele. Location is a key aspect which drives in tourists, especially from the Kingdom of …
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