Accor’s Mercure Hotels celebrates its 1,000th property across the globe with the opening of Mercure Dubai Deira recently. On this occasion, the flagship hotel, a part of the the Deira Enrichment Project, offered the brand’s innovative 1000-Hours of Local Flavours (42-day) concept, offering a unique culinary experience that highlighted local …
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Events trigger UAE travel rush
With the announcement of numerous international concerts, events, and shows, searches for travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have grown exponentially. It is not just the international tourists flocking to the cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but domestic travellers too are planning staycations around the events, as the …
Read More »Emirates inducts A350 to its fleet
Emirates unveiled Airbus A350-900 at an exclusive event in Dubai recently. Emirates A350, the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates’ fleet since 2008, features three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 259 generously pitched Economy Class …
Read More »Focus on innovation & personalisation
Each year, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) addresses issues reshaping the international travel landscape. The 32nd edition of the global event, to be organised at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025 under the theme, ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’, will focus on …
Read More »Connecting Africa to the world
As the slogan goes, connecting Africa to the world, RwandAir has been connecting many destinations over the past few years through their direct operations, codeshares and interline agreements. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Ivan Mugisha, Country Manager UAE, RwandAir, share some of their important plans, including the launch of direct …
Read More »‘Trade partners key to tourism promotion’
In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Abdulla Yousuf, Director, International Operations Destination Marketing, DCT Abu Dhabi, highlights the strategies being implemented to engage the travel trade and advance Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision. He discusses key focus areas, emerging markets, and the role of trade partnerships in driving tourism growth. Dr …
Read More »ME records 29% visitor growth over 2019
In spite of several economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, Middle East has emerged as one of the strongest regions in terms of increase in visitor numbers during the first nine months of 2024, recording 29 per cent growth vis-à-vis the 2019 numbers. Some key initiatives, including ease of visa and …
Read More »Fitur highlights UAE’s tourism potential
Fitur 2025, to be organised by IFEMA MADRID from 22 to 26 January 2025 with TRAVTALK as the media partner, will highlight the potential of tourism business between Spain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Around 10 companies, mainly tour operators and Dubai’s iconic Atlantis Hotel, will be exhibiting their …
Read More »KSA to build 250k hotel rooms
Driven by Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is redefining global tourism with its rich cultural heritage, modern attractions, and forward-thinking strategies, establishing itself as a must-visit destination for travellers seeking diverse and unforgettable experiences. At a recent event, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, shared …
Read More »The role of AI in sustainable transportation
Entrepreneur Roman Ziemian explores the critical role artificial intelligence plays in shaping a sustainable transportation. As someone deeply invested in both technology and transportation, I am constantly inspired by the UAE’s forward-thinking approach to building a sustainable future. The UAE is not only positioning itself as a leader in innovation …
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