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Space for adult sections in flights

Dutch carrier Corendon Airlines has announced a dedicated section at the front of its planes on the route from Amsterdam to Curaçao in the Caribbean. The news offering adult-only areas on its flights garnered widespread attention around the world. Rightly so, as it seems that passengers have long been crying …

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GenX driving GCC outbound

Generation X are leading the growth in outbound travel from the GCC countries, reveals a report. The report also highlights reasons for their dominant share in the growth. TT Bureau The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according …

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Seamless travel experience in Qatar

Nestled in the heart of the Arabian Gulf lies Qatar, a destination often overshadowed but bursting with treasures awaiting discovery. Ranked 31 out of 153 countries in the Global Peace Index, Qatar stands proudly as one of the safest and most hospitable nations globally, beckoning families and solo travellers alike …

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Amsaan promotes inclusivity at theme parks

Amsaan-MOTIONGATE Dubai will enhance theme park experience for hearing impaired visitors. This tie-up takes a leap towards inclusivity in entertainment industry, with Amsaan leading the charge in making such experiences accessible to everyone. Traditional methods of communication, such as signs or verbal instructions, are challenging and can often lead to …

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Youth steering travel’s tomorrow

As the New Year begins, travel, tourism and hospitality sectors will be venturing into a whole new world. Sustainability, cultural experiences, investment in the industry of travel, tourism and hospitality within the Middle East region with UAE and KSA taking a leap will be a year to look forward to. …

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Kanoo expands reach with new tie-up

Kanoo Travel announces its association with Travel Leaders, a division of Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel service companies. The strategic alliance amplifies Kanoo Travel’s international reach, leveraging its deep domain expertise to ensure continued premium service to its clientele and paving the way for future expansion …

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Tech-powered personalization

Mamoun Hmedan, Chief Business Officer, Wego, in a recent interview with TRAVTALK, reveals that one of the key travel trends in the region in this age of digitalization is technology empowered personalization. TT Bureau Could you share some of the key trends in the region regarding bookings etc? Sustainable and …

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‘The Travel File’ evolves

‘The File’ stores traveller information to understand requirements of the travellers. However, after the pandemic, this information has undergone a drastic change. The travel trade shares insights. Asim Arshad, Group CEO, Orient Travel and Tourism Agency The traveller file is important for TMCs and Travel Agencies, this document becomes the …

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Women-led hotels tempt female travellers

Looking into a research that shows 87 per cent of woman travellers would give preference to a woman-led hotel and almost 50 per cent of them would pay more, travel metasearch website WayAway for the first time has launched a new category on its maps and listings called ‘woman traveller …

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Tourism to create 3.6mn jobs in 10 yrs

Sustainable tourism has been gaining significant traction across the globe. Various destinations demonstrate notable advancements in adopting sustainable approaches, balancing economic growth alongside environmental and social obligations. This evolution in travel aims to balance present needs while safeguarding the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Initiatives such …

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