I.R.V Rao, Assistant Director of India Tourism for West Asia and Africa, has provided dedicated 29 years of service to the Indian Government, bringing him great responsibilities with power and position. He has been a pillar of strength for his government in the region ensuring strong bilateral ties between the …
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Al Rajhi Aviation Company, a leading travel company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed an agreement with Sabre Corporation, to deliver seamless travel experience and deploy their corporate travel strategy. Under this agreement, Al Rajhi Aviation gains access to Sabre’s broad portfolio of technology solutions, like Sabre Red Workspace …
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Wego’s Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP), combined with Progressive Web App (PWA), is set to become the fastest loading mobile travel site in the world. Mamoun Hmedan, MD, Wego Middle East, North Africa and India, shares insights into the radical evolution of the region’s ‘mobile first’ travel market. Q Please share …
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Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board states that there was a 2.3 per cent year-on-year increase in visitors from the Middle East in 2016, compared to 2015. The destination has registered an increase of 6.3 per cent in new visitor spend, reveals its Regional Director–Europe and Middle East, Francine Sheridan …
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Since its inception last December, Dubai-based CharterClick has never looked back and now has 34 boats onboard. Continuing with the expansion, it is now spreading the business beyond the emirates. TT BUREAU The main feature of CharterClick is that it works in real time, which means booking can be done …
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Middle East has become a leading feeder market today for Turkey after the many incidents which deterred other feeder markets from visiting this destination. Çetin Gürcün, General Secretary, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, shares insight of their plans for the region. TT BUREAU Q. How has tourism been between Turkey …
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Cozmo Travel has introduced an online booking system for the UAE and GCC region, which offers a single account to manage all aspects of a tour package, including airline and hotel booking and car rentals worldwide. TT Bureau Cozmo Travel has come up with an online portal for B2B trade …
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Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Authority participated at Arabian Travel Market for the 20th year and recorded a significant milestone of attendance. It is also upbeat about the latest guest night returns according to which hotels in Sharjah are reporting higher occupancy in the first quarter against last year. TT BUREAU …
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Saudi-based Makarem Hotels showcased its strengths during ATM 2017 by promoting the use of smart technology to attract visitors. TT BUREAU Makarem Hotels, a renowned Saudi brand designed by Dur Hospitality, contributed in promoting Saudi Arabia’s culture and tourism regionally as well as internationally and highlighted the added value of …
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At the first ITB China, some 600 exhibiting companies from nearly 70 countries met with over 10,000 attendees and buyers from May 10-12, 2017. TT BUREAU A total of 2,700 attendees took part in the lectures, discussions and keynotes, given by 70 industry speakers at ITB China. The keynotes proved …
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