Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will be participating at World Travel Market (WTM) for its 17th consecutive year and this time they will be showcasing their luxury mega projects 2022-2023; H.E Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Acting CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) shares more with TRAVTALK. TT Bureau …

German National Tourist Office GCC will be hosting a webinar focusing on medical tourism in Berlin on 7 December 2022 at 12 noon, UAE time. Berlin, the capital of Germany, has been at the forefront of medical tourism with state of the art hospitals. The webinar will bring to light …

Sustainability has many layers to be addressed, it is no longer a word to be utilized and passed on as a mere CSR activity. It is a commitment to ensure that everyone has a part to play on Mother Earth, says Dr Sean Lochrie, Assistant Professor at School of Social …

Satguru Group, established in 1989 in Kigali (East Africa) with an aim to offer unique services to global travellers, announces the acquisition of Orient Tours, an esteemed Destination Management Company in Dubai. The acquisition of the Arabian Gulf’s oldest premier DMC will accelerate Satguru’s plan to strengthen its presence in …

The 5th edition of Arabian Travel Awards (ATA), to be held on 16 November 2022, will once again felicitate the industry leaders working tirelessly to promote tourism in the region. Shehara Rizly The most coveted awards in the region, Arabian Travel Awards (ATA) will once again host the industry winners …

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that construction work on Kalba Waterfront, the largest retail and first inclusive waterfront destination at Kalba in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, is 100 per cent complete, while the units are in the last stages of finalising their interiors. TT Bureau Developed by …

Productivity is the name of the game right now. As demand for travel skyrockets, the industry has a new challenge: hiring, training, and upskilling enough people to keep things running smoothly. More self-service and more automation can alleviate travel’s resourcing challenges. For understaffed travel agencies, it is not just the …

Shiela L. Yuliong, Regional Head – EMEA and Oceania, Philippine Airlines, shares with TRAVTALK their new programmes, especially designed for the frequent flyers and business class passengers onboard Philippine Airlines. Along with Mabuhay Miles, they have a special programme crafted for kababayans called Overseas Bayani Card, she informs. Shehara Rizly …

St. Petersburg City Tourist Information Bureau and Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg recently held a roadshow in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Leading travel trade agents from the cities participated in the roadshow with partners from DMCs, hoteliers, cruise and shipping companies and medical tourism experts. TT Bureau St. …

IndiGo selects Ras Al Khaimah as its 100th destination and fourth airport in the United Arab Emirates. The new route not only connects Mumbai to Ras Al Khaimah, but beyond Mumbai to other parts of the world, and has been warmly welcomed by the customers and authorities, says Pieter Elbers, …