The Middle East is an important market for Southeast Asian countries. With a view to attracting more travellers from the Middle East market, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has restarted ‘ASEAN Pass’, which enables easier accessibility to hitherto explored destinations in the Southeast Asia region, says Eddy K …
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The cruise holiday industry in the GCC is experiencing a significant surge as travellers from the region increasingly embrace the allure of exploring the world’s most breathtaking destinations by sea. Popular as ‘Cruise Guru’ in the industry, Ashok Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, Cruise Master, shares insights on the industry …
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One of the largest outbound travellers in the GCC are Kuwaiti travellers and they always seek destinations which are more towards their comfort zone. As the New Year begins, London in Europe, Manila in Asia and Tokyo in South East Asia are likely to be hot favourites for Kuwaiti travellers …
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Cruise Saudi announces the soft launch of newly developed private island for cruising in the heart of the Red Sea. Saba Beach on Jabal AlSabaya marks a significant milestone for Cruise Saudi, and the development of the private island is a natural progression in Cruise Saudi’s mission to position Saudi …
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Saudi Travel Market 2025, the premier B2B show for travel, tourism and hospitality sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will kick off at the Riyadh International Conventions & Exhibitions Centre from 10-12 February 2025. TRAVTALK is the official media partner for this second edition of the event. Mohamed Al …
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Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the leading global airport hospitality services provider, Egypt Aviation Services (EAS), and Cairo Airport Company (CAC) have announced a strategic joint venture. As per the agreement, together they will manage six lounges across various terminals at Cairo International Airport (CAI), leveraging PPG’s global expertise in creating …
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Literal meaning of ‘home away from home’ comes alive at the Adagio in Doha. It is a complex where Adagio and Ibis rule over the area with its different types of rooms, catering to bleisure clientele. Location is a key aspect which drives in tourists, especially from the Kingdom of …
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A new hub dedicated to empowering young Emirati entrepreneurs has opened its doors at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirati District, an initiative led by the Federal Youth Authority in partnership with the Fatima bint Mohammed bin Zayed Initiative, represents a key project within the first phase of the National Youth …
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The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, as it is known in China, is the largest and most important outbound travel season for Chinese travellers. Traditionally, travellers from China preferred warm-weather destinations like Southeast Asia but in recent years, they have been travelling to the Middle East in significant numbers …
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Miral unveiled its comprehensive Sustainability Strategy, a milestone in its ongoing environmental and social commitment. It outlines Miral’s ambitions to become a regional benchmark for sustainable Leisure, Entertainment, and Tourism (LET) experiences by 2030. The strategy underscores Miral’s commitment to positioning its destinations and attractions as regional references for sustainable …
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