While the pandemic has been a major disruptor, the travel industry is resilient and going all out to overcome challenges. Industry leaders have a very positive outlook for the upcoming year and share with TRAVTALK their views, expectations and insights for a more fruitful 2021. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, …

One of the most proactive tourism boards in the region, Malaysia Tourism once again showed their prowess by presenting their most valuable offerings at the first-ever virtual event in the region, Gulf Travel Show. The partners share their experience. Shahrin Mokhtar, Director, Tourism Malaysia, Dubai GTS 2020 proved to be …

It was two days of non-stop meetings, extensive networking and understanding industry trends at the first-ever virtual Gulf Travel Show 2020. The event concluded with 6,000 one-on-one business meetings and 2,000 buyers from across the globe. Exhibitors, buyers and industry leaders share their views. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, …

Germany is one of the most favoured destinations by GCC travellers mainly due to its diversity and its high class medical facilities. The capital of Berlin is popular amongst travellers as it is home to some of the most state-of-the-art healthcare facilities apart from its diverse lifestyle. Shehara Rizly On …

The first one-of-a-kind virtual event in the GCC in the post pandemic era kicks off on November 23 and 24 with two days of connecting the industry leaders on a networking platform like no other. SCTDA and RAKTDA have partnered as Gold and Platinum sponsors respectively. HE Khalid Jasim Al …

At the 112th session of the UNWTO Executive Council, HE Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Tourism, announced the establishment of the UNWTO Regional Office for ME in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Shehara Rizly The new UNWTO Regional Office will serve as a hub for the UNWTO to 13 countries in …

TRAVTALK will be media partners for the first ever virtual event titled “The Gulf Travel Show” on Nov 23 and 24, 2020. This event will connect 40 sellers from the ME with buyers from across the globe. This is a very unique opportunity that will enable you to meet with …

In a bid to ensure that the industry stays positive in these trying times, TRAVTALK ventured into another vertical that has now become a regular platform to discuss the new normal. The first session themed ‘Regaining Trust and Confidence’ saw the participation of three experts – Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri …