Three-day ITB Asia begins in Singapore from 23 October 2024. TRAVTALK is the media partner for the event, being held under the theme ‘Innovating for Tomorrow: Shaping the Resilience of Travel & Tourism’. Dr Shehara Rizly About 24.5 per cent of exhibitors at ITB Asia are travel agents, tour operators …

Starting 27 October, ITA Airways will be operating daily direct flights from Dubai to Italy with the state-of-the-art A321neo, the new-generation aircraft that combines efficiency and style to make your travel experience truly unforgettable, says Mohamed Jassim Al Rais, Executive Director, APG Gulf, the General Sales Agent of ITA Airways …

Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2024, a 9% increase over the 8.55 million tourist arrivals in H1 2023, according to data published by the DET, Dubai. TT Bureau Dubai has continued to sustain its strong tourism momentum, as growth in the first six months …

Travel from one country to another is a way of discovering a new land, new culture, sometimes a new environment, enabling people to explore and learn from each other. Peaceful co-existence, respecting others is a trait that needs to be cultivated among human beings from young age, this message should …

Use of AI and technology in the hospitality industry is increasing, changing the business model. TRAVTALK speaks to leading industry leaders to find out how AI is being applied in their businesses. Sultan Moraished, Group Head of Technology and Corporate Excellence, Red Sea Global Every industry faces disruption and potential …

Starting off the UAE, staycations have been gaining popularity among the domestic travellers in the Middle East year after year. TRAVTALK speaks to hoteliers for their feedback on the trend. Paul Stevens, COO, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division for MEA & Türkiye, Accor Domestic is the biggest growing market for …

Destination weddings have become a key highlight in the Middle East’s tourism sector with the UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah taking the lead. TRAVTALK speaks to the tourism boards and key stakeholders about the way forward in this important sector. Laila Suhail, CEO, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships …

The impact of Artificial Intelligence and technology can be seen on the travel sector all over the world. Experts voice their opinion on the topic that seems to have revolutionised the industry today. Jamal Abdulnasar, CEO, Cozmo Travel AI and technology have transformed the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry by …

With the summer coming early this year, staycations seem to be a massive hit among locals and expats in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, offering beachfront resorts, desert retreats, and luxury urban hotels, are some of the hot destinations finding favour with the …

Ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain discussed the streamlining of GCC Tourism at ATM 2024. According to policy makers, tourism is projected to account for 12% of the UAE’s GDP. TT Bureau GCC policymakers gathered at Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai to discuss the future of …