Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is proud to announce that the Maldives has been awarded 4 prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (Indian Ocean category), at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 held at Dubai World Trade Center. The categories that the Maldives has won for this …

The allure of European shopping has become an essential component of every traveler’s itinerary from the Middle East, with McArthurGlen Outlets positioned as the market leader in providing unparalleled retail experiences across the continent. In a landmark achievement, Middle Eastern markets emerged as the first market in tax-free shopping at …

Travelers from the GCC can easily reach Jamaica through convenient flight connections via major airlines linking through the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada. This connectivity provides seamless travel options for citizens and residents of the GCC looking to experience the beauty and culture of Jamaica. The …

As per the 2024 Women’s Travel Consumer Insight Report released by Trip.com Group recently, average annual per capita travel expenditure for women exceeded that of men by 8% in the past year. Spending power of Chinese women in the tourism industry is evident, as millions of them realise their dreams …

One of the biggest announcements at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 from Fortune Group is that they will be adding a new 4-star property in the heart of Dubai. Praveen Shetty, Chairman, Fortune Group of Hotels, Dubai, sits with TRAVTALK to share more details. It will help us to expand …

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 …