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The UAE’s tourism industry is continuing to expand on its premium offering of luxurious experiences, which given their inimitability can support long-term competitive advantage. Travellers from several locations can enjoy tailored tours with opportunities to learn new skills and gain insights into a host culture, for example through culinary tours …

A B2B event, China Visitors Summit 2024 will take place from September 5 to 6 in Dubai and September 9 to 10 in Doha. With TRAVTALK as its media partner, the event comprises face-to-face meetings between 150 suppliers and 150 buyers. The summit comes back to Dubai an Doha in …

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kickstarts its training programmes with its first intake of 27 pioneering ladies and high school graduates. They will join Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. With a shortfall of qualified maintenance workers in the near future, Riyadh Air is harnessing on …

More than half of HNI travellers in the GCC, compared to 43% of global total, say they are looking for more meaningful travel experiences rather than shopping and souvenirs. Of late, private yacht tours, luxury cruises, private jets and helicopters have all become part of the affluent travel, finds a …

Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) will be participating once again at the Arabian Travel Market to engage with industry professionals and showcase Japan as a premier travel destination. They will be highlighting Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, to the industry in the GCC. TT Bureau As the world transitions from …

Siddhalepa Ayurvda Health Resort and Spa is now focusing on the Middle East market. Offering a range of treatment packages for clients, the resort organises business networking sessions, FAM tours to Sri Lanka, articles on various media platforms from B2B to B2C, Asoka Hettigoda, CMD, Siddhalepa Group, spoke to TRAVTALK …

Perfect getaway to indulge in the best-ever aquaholiday in one with nature, private yet secured, Kandima Maldives personifies sustainable luxury with all its offerings from the private island, which cater to the discerning guests to providing them a lifetime adventurous experience. Dr. Shehara Rizly How to get to the kool …

Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai is located near the Dubai International Airport. This five-star property, whose Phase II of renovation project draws near, provides guests with an exhilarating and indulgent experience. The cherished establishment in Garhoud, has stood test of time and witnessed numerous historical events …

Flying the world’s first premium leisure airline, Beond Airlines in its maiden journey to Maldives was an absolute hassle-free experience. Last month just two days prior to the sacred festival of Ramadan, the inaugural flight departed from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport and four hours later touched down in Malé-Velana …

Tawfeeq Travel celebrating 15 years of operations will unveil the wonders of Qatar at the Arabian Travel Market to be held from May 6 to 9, 2024 at the World Trade Centre. Rehan Ali, CEO, Tawfeeq Travel, sat with TRAVTALK  to share some insights on the industry and summer travel …