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A Doha hotel with multi-faceted appeal

Hilton Doha The Pearl Hotel and Residences offer business and leisure travellers from across the globe a stay suited for their vacation. From a hotel room to a home away stay in the residence, it provides facilities for both, short and long-term guests, and has a diverse F&B offering to …

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New hotels in the region

The number of hotels in the Middle East keeps growing, mainly due to the fact that the region has become a hub for both business and leisure travellers. We present a few properties that have opened and some expected to open soon. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Al Jadaf Location …

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Istanbul is MENA’s popular flight destination

According to a new survey by leading online travel agency, Wingie, Istanbul was the MENA region’s popular tourist destination in the first quarter of 2022. Driven by increased vaccination rate and lifting of travel restrictions, the tourism and aviation sectors appear to be making a rapid recovery. TT Bureau Istanbul …

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Travel firms to direct contract or to connect?

Pandemic has accelerated a long term trend for travel companies sourcing their accommodation. When it comes to the word ‘direct’ in relation to sourcing hotel accommodation, as many of you may know ‘contracting’ is not quite the same as ‘connecting’. Before the pandemic hit, tour operators, OTAs and wholesalers were …

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Blue World brings first sports cruise in ME

It will be quite exciting to be onboard a cruise that caters to all your requirements throughout the year. Blue World Voyages has the most unique cruise, which will undoubtedly revolutionize cruising especially in the Middle East. Gene Meehan – Founder of Blue World Voyages shares more with TRAVTALK. Shehara …

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UAE sets example for recovery of travel trade

Recovery, resilience, development, sustainability, responsibility and innovation are values that will serve as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism in present times. The Middle East presents the right model for recovery of the travel business with these embedded values. I have watched and personally experienced a …

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Emirates the gamechanger of ME aviation

As the main carrier in Dubai, Emirates has been the backbone of the travel industry. Its unstinted service excellence was seen during the pandemic. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia shares with Shehara Rizly the recipe of success. Could you share an …

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Expo redefines Dubai as tourism city

One of the world’s biggest cultural and multi-faceted events, Expo 2020, ended in Dubai on March 31, 2022. The exhibition attracted an exponential number of local and international visitors, reinforcing Dubai’s image as a truly global city and an important tourism destination. On March 2 this year, it was revealed …

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Atomize gives tech boost to hotel industry

Atomize, a lean revenue management software (RMS) for hotels, witnesses exceptional demand in the Middle East as hoteliers look to boost their revenues and grow their market share in the fast paced recovery.  The tool automatically sets optimal rates for hotel rooms. TT Bureau Just in the last three months, …

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