It is time to return to Yas Island, the most exciting and entertaining destination in the UAE The first Warner Bros. hotel is set to open on the island very soon, giving visitors another reason to return. Liam Findlay, General Manager, Experience Hub, speaks with TRAVTALK about the many new …
Read More »Boracay plans to waive RT-PCR testing for fully-vaccinated tourists
All tourism employees and eligible Boracay residents are expected to be fully vaccinated in one month, allowing fully vaccinated individuals to visit the world-famous island without having to undergo COVID-19 testing as early as November. As of October 24, the vaccination had reached 91.09 per cent of all tourism workers …
Read More »When in the Philippines: 8 unique nature and culture trips to try
As the Philippines opens its borders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is making strides and developing new activities to welcome visitors while ensuring that all international safety regulations are followed at each site. Promotion of new attractions in various locations is one of these strategies. The Philippines is a location …
Read More »Philippines Tourism charts out a strategic revival strategy
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines is keen to revive tourism numbers. In a bid to boost the numbers, the Department has charted out a strategic revival tourism strategy. The strategy will focus on educating the travel trade on all safety procedures to be adhered to when tourists …
Read More »DOT set to welcome tourists with new attractions
As the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) prepares to welcome visitors once more, it is continually introducing new activities for tourists to enjoy while ensuring that all international safety regulations are followed at various destinations. Promotion of new attractions in various locations is one of these strategies. In the Eastern …
Read More »RTA deploys free Expo Rider buses
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces the deployment of 126 public buses ‘Expo Rider’ to serve Expo 2020 Dubai visitors for free, from nine locations across Dubai. Additionally, two routes will be launched to lift Expo visitors from hotels directly to the site of Expo. RTA will deploy buses …
Read More »Upcoming attractions in Hatta
Hatta has become a model for small cities in the region and one of the most important tourist attractions in a short span of time. From 2016, when the first development started in Hatta, tourists have doubled from 60,000 to one million in 2020. Shehara Rizly His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
Read More »Ain Dubai World’s largest and tallest observation wheel
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with operations in 13 countries confirmed Ain Dubai as the Emirate’s newest landmark, and world’s largest and tallest observation wheel gears up for a highly anticipated public opening in the fourth quarter this year. Set to become the ‘must-visit’ venue for views, sunsets, …
Read More »Around the world in 182 days
For many, the pandemic has put a pause on travel plans, but at Expo 2020 Dubai, residents and international visitors alike will be able to ‘travel’ around the world, with a fun, customisable passport that keeps a record of their journey as they explore 200-plus participating pavilions. Visitors are encouraged …
Read More »Discover seven secluded beaches in the Philippines
Boracay Island and Palawan Island are two of the Philippines’ many beautiful beaches. In 2020, Conde Nast Traveler ranked Palawan Island as one of the 30 Best Beaches in the World. Meanwhile, Boracay has been named Best Island in the World by the international tourist magazine, Travel + Leisure in …
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