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 …
Read More »Ras Al Khaimah: The next big destination
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 …
Read More »Sabre inks deal with Gulf Air
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 …
Read More »Ihlah.com by Q2 2017
The first dual IATA NDC certified travel technology provider unveiled that it will be launching ihlah.com – MEA’s first travel search engine, by Q2 of 2017. TT Bureau Travel search website ihlah.com is accompanied by mobile apps for travellers living in Middle East & Africa region. Ihlah.com or arihlah.com allows …
Read More »Business traveller trends 2017
Mobile payments and travel assistance, location-based services and business travel specific insurance programs are all part of the trends influencing business travel in 2017. Tune Protect and Regency Travels of Qatar share an insight on the latest business traveller trends for the year. TT Bureau The outlook for business travel …
Read More »Global hotel industry CEOs at AHIC 2017
Global leaders from some of the world’s largest hotel chains will take to the stage at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC) at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from April 25-27, in a series of CEO keynote sessions to offer an international perspective on the dynamic Middle East hospitality industry. …
Read More »Providing solutions for corporate travellers
Amadeus, as a leading travel commerce platform in the region, is on a rapid plan of dispersing all relevant information to their stakeholders. Jauhar Abdul Gafoor, Director Sales – Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Oman at Amadeus Gulf, shares the latest offerings. TT Bureau Q Could you share the market …
Read More »Everyone’s cup of tea: Sharjah has something in store for all
The emirate offers an authentic Arabian and cultural experience in close proximity to sandy beaches and boasts a wide selection of outdoor adventures that cater to all the members of a family. TT Bureau The Emirate of Sharjah has firmly established itself as a year-round tourist destination, attracting families and …
Read More »Dubai-Kochi on AI Dreamliner
Air India launched the second Dreamliner from Dubai to Kochi on February 1, 2017. Shehara Rizly Air India’s flight 934 will be a daily operation with departure from Dubai at 1330 hours arriving in to Kochi at 1850 hours. The return from Kochi will be AI 933 departing at 0915 …
Read More »Emirates daily to Newark via Athens
Emirates Airlines will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via the Greek capital city of Athens, starting March 12, 2017. TT Bureau The new route complements Emirates’ existing four daily flights between Dubai and New York’s JFK airport, by offering global travellers with another …
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