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Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming one of the most important source markets for various industry players in keeping with the 2030 vision of the kingdom in the travel sector. Travelport is currently supporting the Saudi Arabian travel industry players through technology and travel commerce platform, reveals Matthew Powell, Director – …

eRevMax works closely with over 9000 hotels worldwide to increase revenue opportunities through real time distribution, market intelligence and connectivity solutions, reveals its Regional Sales Director for the Middle East, Ali Kansou. TT Bureau Q Give us a brief about your company. Travel technology provider, eRevMax offers specifically tailored solutions …

Personalisation is the key to retain clients and attract potential ones. To meet customer expectations, agents need a shop window with everything available in one place together with rich content that will help the agent find the right product. Travellers increasingly expect agents to offer personalised guidance and a unique …

The multicultural festival park opened its 21st season with a record number of 2.3 million guests during the first two months. This season Global Village promises to take its guests on a journey by ‘discovering a new world every day.’ Shehara Rizly Global Village welcomes its guests from November 1, …

Emerging middle class will define the next decade of MENA tourism, says Richard Lung, Senior Director and International Economist, Visa Performance Solutions. TT Bureau The rise of an emerging middle class will define and transform the travel and tourism industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) over the …

Qatar Executive has enhanced its website to offer its exclusive clientele a VIP service and global expertise throughout their journey, from online enquiry to arriving at their final destination. TT Bureau Qatar Executive clients can enjoy the ultimate travel experience beginning with a visit to its newly designed website www.qatarexec.com.qa …

Travelport and Emirates Airlines have announced the ability to select and pay for seats in advance according to the Emirates Fare Brand, available for the first time to book on Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform. TT Bureau The launch of advanced paid seating options for certain economy fares on Travelport continues …

AVIAREPS has been appointed as market representative for the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and China. TT Bureau AVIAREPS will be responsible for proactively coordinating and developing the authority’s media relations, press events and familiarisation trips, and the organisation of roadshows and seminars in Central Europe …

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE’s northern-most emirate, offers visitors an authentic Arabian experience; from its golden beaches, lush mangroves and terracotta deserts, to the towering Hajar Mountains. In 2016, the emirate received 11% more visitors than the previous year, and reported a continued trend of increased hotel occupancy rates and length …

Sabre Corporation has signed a new agreement with Gulf Air to provide an expanded portfolio of core passenger services technology. TT Bureau For the past two decades, Gulf Air has been using SabreSonic core reservations and departure control systems to conduct the most critical services ranging from sales of tickets …