The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, through its agency Tourism Malaysia, announced that the country welcomed 194,440 tourists from the Middle East region in 2024. Malaysia is eager to welcome 45 million international visitors to achieve RM270 billion (US $60.8 billion) in tourism receipts by 2025, the authorities …
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Spain witnessed a 17 per cent increase in visitors from the GCC region in 2024, shares Carlos Ruiz González, Director, Spanish Tourist Office – GCC Region, in a special interview with TRAVTALK. They brought in 20 key partners from Spain at the Arabian Travel Market this year with a view …
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Bringing together top-tier hospitality brands, influential industry figures, and innovative travel destinations, the event will showcase the latest trends shaping the high-end travel segment. According to McKinsey and Company research, luxury tourism and hospitality will reach US$ 391 billion by 2028 with Asia advances in the market segment. TT Bureau …
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India’s tourism industry is experiencing growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved international connectivity. Reflecting the country’s growing influence in international travel and hospitality, India’s inbound and outbound offerings will be in focus during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held in Dubai. TT …
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DWTC, the region’s leading business enabler and international events powerhouse, has welcomed 2.65 million event participants in 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Its last year results were driven by a robust calendar of 378 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, business and consumer events reflecting 26% …
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32nd edition of Arabian Travel Mart 2025 will feature 68 conference sessions with 185 high-profile speakers who will address audiences across three content stages: The Global Stage, the Future Stage, and the new Business Events Stage. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, Middle East, ATM, shared the details with TRAVTALK of this …
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RwandAir, UAE Muhamud Wayiga has been appointed as the Country Manager for UAE E for RwandAir. He will be overseeing commercial performance, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement across passenger and cargo ops. His experience spans over a decade in the airline industry, having held leadership roles in Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, …
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Middle East clientele craves for new experiences and exciting getaways with their vacations every year. Middle East tourism boards, in partnership with local biz, cultural institutions, and global travel partners, are leading charge in promoting this new wave of tourism. These collaborations aim to preserve cultural heritage, while creating sustainable …
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Ahmed Ibrahim, Commercial Director, The Tower Plaza Hotel The ATM plays a key role in networking, trendspotting, and elevating brand presence. We are excited to showcase our hotel’s unique experiences, culinary offerings, and award-winning team, highlighting our commitment to innovation, service excellence, and sustainability. We will present our latest achievements, …
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United Hospitality Dubai United Hospitality Management (UHM) has appointed Klaus Assmann as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East, India & Southeast Asia. A veteran in the industry, Assmann brings nearly four decades of international leadership, with a stellar track record in luxury hotel operations, asset enhancement, strategic development and …
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