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UAE’s top agents discover MiCE

The Department of Tourism Philippines recently organised a familiarisation trip for leading travel agents in the UAE. They share their views with TravTalk on the archipelago and the six-day tour, which included some of the most beautiful and luxurious areas of its islands. Nasir Jamal Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al …

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Living Paradise SRI LANKA

There is little that the island nation of Sri Lanka does not possess. Exquisite scenery for weddings, untouched nature, mountains and sports for adventure enthusiasts and exotic wildlife are just slivers of the pie. Visitors to Sri Lanka can also expect a warm welcome by truly hospitable people. TT Bureau …

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Sharjah Tourism introduces ‘AI Tour Guide Chatbot’

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) unveiled four innovative projects designed to further boost the competitiveness of Sharjah’s tourism sector at the premier GITEX Technology Week 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The ‘AI Tour Guide Chatbot,’ a 24×7 voice and text-based chatbot, has been developed to provide …

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Mövenpick Downtown for families

With a year of successful operations behind it, Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai is all set for the upcoming tourist season, adding a new room type that caters to families. Eric Seso, the hotel’s General Manager, shares that the property also has a number of guest-friendly facilities in the pipeline. …

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Turkish onboards Dreamliner

The induction of the 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet will open new routes for Turkish Airlines, reinforcing its status as the carrier that flies to more countries than any other in the world. Flying 7,635 nautical miles in addition to carrying more cargo will ensure that the Turkish flag carrier …

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End-to-end travel assurance

A comprehensive travel assurance plan is meant to completely change the way travel protection is looked at. Juliet Irwin, General Manager, Fahad Express Travel and Tourism, shares how the extremely well-thought-out plan ensures clients have nothing to fear when away from home. What is the Travel Assurance Plan all about? …

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10 sustainable years…

Iftikhar Hamdani, Cluster General Manager of Wyndham’s three properties in Northern Emirates, is referred to as the pioneer of sustainability. As he completes 10 years in the role, his efforts and initiatives continue to be recognised and rewarded. Shehara Rizly Iftikhar Hamdani has revolutionised the hospitality industry of Northern Emirates …

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Travel at ease with Jetex

Adel Mardini, CEO & Founder, Jetex, shares the role of private aviation in ME and how it is gaining prominence. He also elucidates the role of his company in encompassing needs of the potential traveller. TT Bureau How does private aviation bode for the Middle East? Private aviation in the …

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Middle East ups the tourism ante at WTM London

With 2019 being touted as a record year for WTM London, the Middle East is being considered as a significant contributor to it. The region’s recent strides in both inbound and outbound tourism are being felt across the world. TT Bureau Organisers predict 2019 to be a record year for WTM, boosted by …

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Middle East bets big on WTM

At World Travel Market (WTM) in London, tourist boards, travel companies and hotels from the MENA region will have a diverse new range of opportunities to connect and reap more business through the networking sessions. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA Our participation in leading global events such as …

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