The recent rise of millennials in the Middle East, UK, USA and Europe is witnessing growth in experiential tourism with very personalised, tech savvy and unique trends. Gabriela Asquith, Founder, Story Unheard, talks about its hip ‘U-tinerary’ service. SHEHARA RIZLY What is the concept of U-tinerary? The concept is that …
Read More »
Vietnam is steadily growing to become a hub in the Southeast Asian region. The 13th ITE HCMC closed with a record number of exhibitors, visitors and buyer-seller meetings in 2017, bridging more international and local travel business together, further boosting the tourism potential of the Mekong sub-region. TT BUREAU The …
Read More »
Travelport hosted over 230 customers from 14 countries to a special conference to provide an insight into the emerging new trends, future of the sector with Artificial Intelligence and the various trends that shape the travel industry, over a period of two days at Shangri-La Oman. SHEHARA RIZLY Rabih Saab, …
Read More »
Burj Khalifa recently revamped to offer new immersive technology and digital art to create an interactive experience for visitors. TT BUREAU The region’s most-visited attraction by Emaar Properties, Burj Khalifa offers spectacular views of the city and beyond from the world’s highest outdoor observation deck, now welcomes visitors with a …
Read More »
Spread over 10,000 sqm, the latest five-star hotel project being developed by GHM Hotels under the Government of Sharjah’s Heart of the City campaign is ‘Al Bait’. The property will provide the experience of stepping into a real Emirati house of the bygone era, reveals its General Manager Florian Leven. …
Read More »
Chic, modern, casual and relaxing, Aloft Al Ain gains an edge over others by providing entertainment as well as options for sports tourism. Strategically located adjacent to the Hazza Bin Zayed multi-purpose stadium, Al Jimi shopping mall and a few street cafes, restaurants, residential and business units in the Al …
Read More »
WTM London draws in upwards of 50,000 participants, while generating more than $3 billion in travel industry contracts. At this grand event, Sharjah will be celebrating being named as World Book Capital for 2019. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is preparing to participate for the 15th year running …
Read More »
Virtual reality concerts and matches, augmented reality apps, and immersive audio-visual will catalyse $44 billion in UAE tourism receipts by 2020, and transform the live entertainment and mega-event experience for millions of people across the Middle East and Africa. TT BUREAU With the UAE enhancing its role as a global …
Read More »
After the five-year-long successful partnership, Emirates and Qantas once again extended their alliance until 2023 so that there is improved connectivity and schedule choice across combined network over Australia, New Zealand sectors with trans-Tasman services as well. TT BUREAU The extension of the partnership between Qantas and Emirates will provide …
Read More »
Middle East’s first Chinese Visa Application Center (VAC) opened at the Wafi Mall in Dubai. VFS Global is the provider partnering with the country in this venture to ensure smooth service standards to the locals and residents of the United Arab Emirates. TT BUREAU The Middle East’s maiden Chinese VAC …
Read More »
TravTalk Middle East Online Magazine