EVENTS

Sustainability takes centre stage

TRAVTALK together with Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Ajman Department of Tourism Development, conducted a special panel discussion on the theme ‘Shaping the sustainability future in businesses’ to celebrate World Tourism Day. During the discussion, experts highlighted the challenges and suggested ways to take the sustainability move forward. TT Bureau …

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Delving deep into sustainability

TRAVTALK, the first zero carbon certified publication of the Middle East, along with Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, will be hosting a special panel discussion on the World Tourism Day on 27 September 2023. Dr. Shehara Rizly In keeping with UNWTO’s commitment, UAE’s dedication as the year of sustainability and COP28, …

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Measuring success the wrong way?

As the travel and tourism industry embarks on the path to recovery, the focus on responsible and sustainable practices has become paramount. In a recent panel discussion, hosted by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in Nepal, challenges and opportunities for responsible tourism were brought forward by Industry leaders. TT …

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ME market expansion in focus @TTM+

Thailand is focusing on the Middle East as a key source market, as the Southeast Asian country last year received 96,389 travellers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by 65,857 from the UAE, 44,566 from Kuwait, 26,745 from Oman and 23,170 travellers from Qatar. Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) …

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Experts discuss future of travel @ATM

Sabre hosted a panel discussion on ‘The Main Trends Impacting Travel in 2023 and Beyond’ at ATM last month featuring prominent industry experts from dnata and Wego. The experts shared valuable insights into the current and future landscape of the travel industry, including the emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that …

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Bigger share for women in tourism

This year’s ITIC Middle East Tourism Investment Summit focuses on the recent case study in Oman on the opportunities for women in the tourism sector. Women make up for 54 per cent of the workforce in tourism globally, says UNWTO. TT Bureau Discussing the opportunities for women in tourism, Dr. …

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Expo: the hub of Dubai’s 2040 masterplan

Expo 2020 Dubai inspired and mesmerized the world after the challenges of the pandemic. It provided a wealth of opportunities to the 192 participating countries, and continues today as a business and entertainment destination. Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Sales & Marcomms Officer at Expo City Dubai shares the city’s plans with …

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Sharjah’s new tourism drive @ATM

Arabian Travel Market, the much-awaited event of the year, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 1-4 May 2023. More than 2,000 exhibitors and 34,000 visitors from 150 countries are expected to attend this year’s event, which focuses on its journey towards net zero objective for 2030. …

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Race to net zero in focus @ATM

The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market takes place in Dubai, with a record number of exhibitors attending the event from all over the world. Sustainable travel and working towards a common goal of practicality for net zero is the way forward this year. Danielle Curtis, Exhibitor Director ME, Arabian …

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AITF makes a comeback in 2023

The 19th Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair (AITF) 2023 is back at Baku Expo Center from 4-6 April. Traditionally one of the leading events in the tourism sector, the AITF brings together the leading players in the industry, providing them with the opportunity to establish new contacts and expand …

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