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The museum first opened its doors in 2000, and since then, it has been a repository of stories of the first plane to land on Sharjah’s territories, the development of Sharjah’s first airport since the 1940s, and its influence on the economic, cultural and social life in the region. TT …

Ibis Jeddah and Adagio Jeddah by Accor is a contemporary lifestyle-oriented property offering cosy home-away-from-home environment to its visitors. Their opening will boost Jeddah’s local and international tourism business and will meet the increasingly diverse needs of domestic and international travellers. TT Bureau Accor opens the stunning new complex of …

The Helicopter Company (THC), providing commercial helicopter transportation services all over Saudi Arabia, participated at the Dubai Airshow 2019, which was launched at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai World Central (DWC). TT Bureau The Helicopter Company (THC) is the first and only helicopter operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, …

The number of Indian tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 81 per cent from 5.4 million in 2018 to 9.8 million in 2024, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for the 17th consecutive year as part of its intensified campaign to promote Sharjah’s diverse and unique tourist offerings on the world stage. TT Bureau The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) …

Marriott International officially announced the debut of Delta Hotels by Marriott in Middle East and Africa with Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. Within easy access from key business hubs including Media City, Internet City and Knowledge City, the hotel is ideally located in the heart of Dubai. TT …

Paula de Keijzer, Senior Director-Market Management, Africa, Indian Ocean, Middle East and Turkey, Expedia Group, talks about growth in the Middle East market and how Expedia creates a level-playing field for small players by bridging the tech gap. Peden Doma Bhutia from Las Vegas Expedia in Saudi Arabia has witnessed …

Our hectic lifestyles put the pressure on us to ‘book everything in advance’. At the back of our heads is always the thought ‘What if I have to cancel my plan’? In a candid discussion with Ahmed Al Faramawi, Deputy CEO – AMEA, WebBeds, we seek to find answers to …

Joining Niyama Private Islands in 2017 as a task force professional, today Hafidh Al Busaidy is Cluster General Manager and is responsible for looking after three properties in the Maldives. Shehara Rizly Hailing from the UK to Omani and German parents, Busaidy moved out of Europe at the age of …

As the year 2019 comes to an end, achievements in every sector related to the travel, tourism, hospitality and other supported fields enjoyed a year of growth. TTME spoke to some of the leaders who share insights on their journey in 2019 and talk about what they intend to do …