In today’s fast paced world, training has become an important asset in the travel and tourism industry. A workforce, which is properly trained, turns out to be profitable at the end of the day. Shakir Kantawala, Co-founder and Managing Partner, WingsWay Training Institute LLC (Dubai) and WingsWay Global Training Academy …

Issam Slaimi, General Manager, Golden Tulip Media Hotel in conversation with TRAVTALK shared that 35% of its business is accumulated from the travel trade. In an exclusive interview, the hospitality leader shares the way forward approach by the hotel and the Louvre Hotel Group when it comes to sustainability practices, …

Expanding its portfolio with global leisure giants, such as Europamundo Vacations, Thomas Cook India & Satguru Travel Group, TravTips has established itself as a leisure genius catering to outbound leisure travellers. Suraj Mainat, Founder and CEO, TravTips shares with TRAVTALK their various feats over the years and strengthening their presence …

Expo 2020 Dubai inspired and mesmerized the world after the challenges of the pandemic. It provided a wealth of opportunities to the 192 participating countries, and continues today as a business and entertainment destination. Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Sales & Marcomms Officer at Expo City Dubai shares the city’s plans with …

Over the next year Oman will be opening more luxury hotels than any other destination across the GCC. Focussing on Oman’s first integrated tourism complex, had a quick chat with the five-star luxury accommodations across Oman to find out more on what the country has to offer for visitors.   …

The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market takes place in Dubai, with a record number of exhibitors attending the event from all over the world. Sustainable travel and working towards a common goal of practicality for net zero is the way forward this year. Danielle Curtis, Exhibitor Director ME, Arabian …

John Bevan, CEO – dnata Travel Group, shares with TRAVTALK the group’s growth over the past year compared to the pre-COVID period and expresses hope that the trend will continue over 2023. Some of the key criteria to determine this progression will be the average booking value, length of stay …

Travel curators and tourism boards have been actively promoting sustainability over the past few years. Especially in the GCC, the governments are making extra efforts to ensure that sustainability becomes a way of life.  TRAVTALK takes a look at a cross section of travel agents/ curators and tourism boards on …

Venturing into new markets over the past few years, Satguru has made its mark across the globe with its 80 plus offices. At Arabian Travel Market, they will further showcase their unique offerings, expertise and personalised experiences. With their stronghold in Dubai, they will have the opportunity to further demonstrate …

Tawfeeq Travel Group, understanding the needs of the travellers, has set up key segments to ensure that every aspect of the industry is covered under their robust leadership. From corporate travel management to leisure, business, M!CE and incentive groups, adventure and sports tourism, medical and wellness tourism, as well as …