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Reviving tourism amid crisis

In current times, some countries are slowly opening out for international tourists with health and safety standards in place. The tourism boards are now working on plans to ensure that the right message is sent out to the travellers which will help them regain their trust and confidence. Key speakers …

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Singapore Tourism connects partners

The maiden virtual roadshow will be organised by Singapore Tourism Board on August 31, 2020. Beverly Au Yong, Area Director, Singapore Tourism Board, Middle East shares with TRAVTALK the importance of connecting the regional stakeholders with Singapore service providers for business and networking opportunities. What are the main objectives of …

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Green Spain & Spanish islands explored

The final session in a tri-series webinar to promote the rich, beautiful and historical Spain was held last month. In this session, Daniel Rosado Bayon, Director of the Spanish Tourism Office in Abu Dhabi walked the viewers through the very interesting lush greenery areas in the Spain. Shehara Rizly As …

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Discover the diversity of Germany from home

Germany is one of the most important destinations for travellers from the GCC due to its diverse offerings that cater to the many needs of the travellers from this region. Yamina Sofo, Director, Sales & Marketing, German National Tourist Office, Gulf countries shares about their webinar to discover the destination …

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Getting tourism back on track in the Middle East

With all the efforts by the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, last month the country opened for international travellers amidst strict protocols to ensure the safety and security of every individual. In the first session of the second Travtalk ME conclave, three eminent personalities spoke about the tourism industry …

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Getting ready for the new normal

The outbreak of the pandemic has seen the emergence of a new normal for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Three industry leaders discuss the strategies, outcomes, regulations and standards which need to be implemented. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia …

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Dubai Tourism, stakeholders meet

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held a virtual meeting with key aviation and hospitality partners to discuss current and post-pandemic strategies and joint initiatives aimed at ensuring the tourism industry’s gradual return to normalcy. The meeting also discussed global efforts to minimise the transmission of COVID-19. …

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RAKTDA safeguards hospitality sector

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas Certification (Bureau Veritas) to launch the ‘Safeguard Assurance Program’ – an initiative to ensure that all operations within the hospitality sector resume safely and efficiently. The renowned world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, …

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Discover Andalusia from home on June 10

After a successful first webinar session on Madrid and Barcelona – the popular areas of Spain, a second session will consist of another region which is quite close to the travellers of the GCC as it has the history and culture which bonds them to the destination. Starting from July, …

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