Agents

Expanding its portfolio with global leisure giants, such as Europamundo Vacations, Thomas Cook India & Satguru Travel Group, TravTips has established itself as a leisure genius catering to outbound leisure travellers. Suraj Mainat, Founder and CEO, TravTips shares with TRAVTALK their various feats over the years and strengthening their presence …

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 …

John Bevan, CEO – dnata Travel Group, shares with TRAVTALK the group’s growth over the past year compared to the pre-COVID period and expresses hope that the trend will continue over 2023. Some of the key criteria to determine this progression will be the average booking value, length of stay …

Travel curators and tourism boards have been actively promoting sustainability over the past few years. Especially in the GCC, the governments are making extra efforts to ensure that sustainability becomes a way of life.  TRAVTALK takes a look at a cross section of travel agents/ curators and tourism boards on …

Venturing into new markets over the past few years, Satguru has made its mark across the globe with its 80 plus offices. At Arabian Travel Market, they will further showcase their unique offerings, expertise and personalised experiences. With their stronghold in Dubai, they will have the opportunity to further demonstrate …

Tawfeeq Travel Group, understanding the needs of the travellers, has set up key segments to ensure that every aspect of the industry is covered under their robust leadership. From corporate travel management to leisure, business, M!CE and incentive groups, adventure and sports tourism, medical and wellness tourism, as well as …

Carbon emissions in travel and tourism has been a key concern over the past years. Today, there is more action in terms of reducing the carbon emissions in the industry, Sanith de Silva Wijeyeratne, Director & CEO, The Climate & Conservation Consortium (CCC) and its consulting arm CCC Consultants LLC …

GCC residents are planning their post Ramadan outbound travel not just to the usual destinations but to various new and upcoming destinations which has been offering a whole new suite of attractions. Destinations have been showcasing their latest offerings over various programmes for the GCC travellers. Here is what experts …

In terms of technology, travel agents are at a stage when they need support on varied new solutions that come into effect on a regular basis. Travelport has been providing necessary knowledge and training for agents to optimise revenue and offer better service options to their clientele over the years, …

As the world meets in Berlin for the first time in three years without fear of restrictions, Al Tahadi Travel and Tourism expects to gain 15 % to 20% more business by attending this year’s ITB Berlin. This would be the first mega event which connects the travel, tourism, and …