EVENTS

Get ready for the third ATA on November 21 as they prepare to recognise the heroes of the industry. Shehara Rizly The most coveted awards in the region, Arabian Travel Awards (ATA), will once again host the industry at a brand new venue. After the pandemic and its challenging phase …

Doors open in grandeur as Expo 2020 Dubai welcomes the world over the next six months to experience the future and connect with 190 plus countries making it the mega event in post COVID times. Sumathi Ramanathan, VP-Market Strategy and Sales, Expo 2020 We are honoured to be hosting a …

The third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, the region’s most popular virtual trade, will take place from October 12 to 14, 2021. As the event’s Gold sponsor, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has pledged its support. H.E. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development …

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arms of the Department of Tourism (DOT), announced the opening of registration for the 20th edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), known as the biggest government organised travel trade event in the country. For the second year in a …

30 day countdown begins for Expo’20 Expo 2020 is now just thirty days away as it opens doors on October 1 for guests both onsite and online. Shehara Rizly Diving into the expo zone, it is a city beyond comparison, as always Dubai has successfully brought out a magnificent city …

Travel professionals from around the globe are able to register for WTM London 2021, which will be held for the first time in an innovative hybrid format. The physical event will take place at ExCeL, London on November 1-3, 2021 and will be followed by WTM Virtual from November 8-9, …

Malaysia is set to transport visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai to a rainforest experience, with sustainability themes and displays of its rich culture and arts. On October 1, 2021, Malaysia will open its `Rainforest Canopy’ pavilion providing international visitors at the expo a unique and immersive rainforest experience. Visitors can …

Middle East’s only virtual travel show, Gulf Travel Show, is back with its third edition. Connecting the trade digitally, Gulf Travel Show is introducing new features including a business day focused only on buyers from Saudi Arabia. Shehara Rizly Partnering for the third edition, HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, …

Introducing a new campaign to increase the involvement of women, Sum of us, takes centre stage. Shehara Rizly Addressing the gathering at the UFI MEA conference Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President at the Dubai World Trade Centre stated, “As mentioned earlier by HE Helal Al Marri about the new initiative …

It was a refreshing change as the rules and regulations eased out for the travel and tourism sector in Dubai to host events under strict compliance, hence the Marhaba Europe brought together four of the tourism boards with 60+ partners and 80+ travel professionals from the region for two days …