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Winners of the title of the fastest growing Destination Management Company at the Arabian Travel Awards, Stellar Destination Tourism caters to all types of clientele. Atica Rehman Shamsi, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stellar Destination Tourism shares insights with TTME.
Shehara Rizly
What was the reason to start a DMC?
Our main aim was to bring together expertise, knowledge, professionalism, creative ideas and offer high-quality services. Our goal remains to present a unique kaleidoscope of magical places, people, experiences, celebrations and holidays.
Could you share a brief about the company?
Stellar Destination Tourism LLC is an UAE-based DMC registered under Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM). As a full- fledged inbound tour operator, we provide services to incoming passengers visiting UAE. Primarily based in India by appellation, Stellar Destination Management Services functions on a B2B module assisting agents and tour operators, we provide high quality services. We have branch offices in Dubai, and New Delhi & Jaipur in India.
What are the key areas you are currently focusing on?
Our service portfolio encompasses Leisure FIT, Leisure Groups, M!CE, Special Interest Groups & the complete spectrum of services across the DMC value chain. The company is equipped to serve individuals, incentive groups, and organise events.
Do you focus more on outbound or inbound?
As of now we are well known for providing reliable & quality service for inbound tourism. Equipped to handle both individual leisure travellers & groups in Dubai & other emirates of UAE, we work with our clients to offer some of the sought-after services in tour operations. Very soon we will be establishing an outbound division for our clients in Dubai to avail our worldwide packages at competitive prices with flawless service.
What would you say the key forte or USP of your company is?
What makes us different is that we are continuously learning about the target market and taking feedback to check what our clients did and did not like to exactly know where we are and what can be done better.
What are your key plans for 2020?
In the year 2020 we see ourselves becoming the world’s most trusted and innovative DMC. We aim to maintain our vision of high-class travel services at reasonable prices. Also, we will be participating in roadshows in collaboration with DTCM.
Will the company play a key role at Dubai Expo 2020?
Our Dubai Expo 2020 packages include well-planned activities. Our itineraries will be designed in such a way that every minute will be utilised to enjoy Dubai Expo as well as the wide array of attractions for which Dubai is famous.
