EVENTS

Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visitors as on January 24, 2022, catalysed by a magical new musical from Indian stars Shekhar Kapur and A.R. Rahman, plus a series of high-profile events as part of the first Global Goals Week to be organised outside United Nations in New York. Visitors …

Drawing 1.3 million visitors in 2020, Sharjah Light Festival returns for 11th consecutive year with renowned artists celebrating science, creativity and heritage in dazzling display at Sharjah’s landmarks from Feb 9 to 20, 2022. Shehara Rizly His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA, said, “The 11th Sharjah Light Festival, …

It was a glitzy and glamorous evening as the fourth edition of the Arabian Travel Awards recognized some of the key leaders in the region. The three categories of awards were presented by the Chief Guests to honour the dedicated professionals of the industry. Shehara Rizly This year’s awards were …

The physical return of global leaders to WTM was an overt expression of the international travel community’s confidence in the world of travel safely, steadily re-opening, some places more confidently than others, after almost two years of global grounding due to COVID-19, including the forced transfer of WTM 2020 into …

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved testing and quarantine protocols on December 2, 2021, for arriving international passengers from countries/territories/jurisdictions that are not listed as Red List countries/territories/jurisdictions in all ports of entry in the Philippines. The new standards have been implemented on December 3, 2021. Individuals who have been …

McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer, and manager of designer outlets, has concluded a successful sales mission in November 2021 across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The six-day sales mission comprised meetings with key outbound companies as well as media interaction. The goal of the sales mission was to better understand …

It was a glittering line up of stars who helped welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai with a memorable opening ceremony watched by millions across the globe. The magnificent Al Wasl Plaza seated 3000 dignitaries across the globe. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance …

After two years, World Travel Market will return to Excel London this year from November 1-3, 2021. As global borders open gradually, the tourism industry will again be free to network and build business. Shehara Rizly SCTDA are pleased to return to WTM for 2021 as the event is an …

At the third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, Tourism Malaysia held a virtual press conference, announcing the most exciting news that Langkawi hopes to open for international travellers by mid-November this year. Their strong vaccination drive enabled them to steadily move ahead. Shehara Rizly Langkawi is set to be …

The 3rd edition of the GTS concluded with 2500 one-on-one business meetings connecting trade with ME travel fraternity. HE Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority shared, “GTS continues to be a valuable platform for the Gulf travel industry, providing opportunities to engage and reconnect with …