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Impressive start: making a striking debut

Located amid the lush green landscapes in Mirdif, Millennium Place Mirdif started operations amid a competitive landscape last year and attracting a good number of domestic and international guests, including GenZ travellers as well as families. Bassam Bou Sleiman, General Manager, Millennium Place Mirdif, shares the hotel’s journey over the …

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Adding to bleisure experience

Jumeirah Emirates Towers has been a landmark in Dubai for over two decades. Now, with the opening of the Museum of the Future adjacent to the property has brought in a whole new level of experience for the guests. Kirti Anchan, General manager, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, shares with TRAVTALK  what …

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Berner Oberland unveils effortless travel

Rail Europe announces the addition of Berner Oberland Regional Pass to its comprehensive range of products. This new offering is now available on Rail Europe’s B2B website and API. Beyond convenience, the pass offers a host of value-added benefits. Travel agents will be able to delight their customers with exclusive …

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Pep up your business through gifting

Gifting has become the essence of Middle East travellers and corporates and personalizing them is a trait used to ensure that there is a recognition for their brand presence and creates brand awareness among their clientele. RR Solution has established themselves as one of the most unique and out of …

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‘All-inclusive’ market approach

The Middle East market craves for entertainment, bespoke experiences, innovative and ultra luxury concepts when it comes to travel. Palladium’s strength lies in all-inclusive premium luxury segment, which is a perfect blend for the clients from this region, says Sandra Polo Canudas, Asia & ME Commercial Director, Palladium Hotel Group. …

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‘ChatGPT to drive future travel’

Matt Gibson, CEO, UpThink, highlights the impact of Conversational AI on tourism and the way people take travel decisions, at the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023. TT Bureau Generative AI is poised to revolutionize the travel industry. “Initially, technology-first companies will reap the greatest benefits, leveraging their in-house …

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‘Buy, not build’ mantra for growth

While the rising interest rates and uncertain economic outlook raise concerns, investment banker Morgann Lesne from Cambon Partners says it could be the one-off opportunity for ‘brave’ buyers of travel companies, as prices now represent better value than anytime in the recent memory. ‘Buy, not build’ strategy could be the …

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Measuring success the wrong way?

As the travel and tourism industry embarks on the path to recovery, the focus on responsible and sustainable practices has become paramount. In a recent panel discussion, hosted by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in Nepal, challenges and opportunities for responsible tourism were brought forward by Industry leaders. TT …

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ME market expansion in focus @TTM+

Thailand is focusing on the Middle East as a key source market, as the Southeast Asian country last year received 96,389 travellers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by 65,857 from the UAE, 44,566 from Kuwait, 26,745 from Oman and 23,170 travellers from Qatar. Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) …

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‘Kanoo Travel More’ offers superior travel

Kanoo Travel’s ‘Kanoo Travel More’ is an extension of its service offerings, introducing clients to superior travel experiences. By joining forces with G Travel International, the first IATA member agency in the GCC aims to ‘unlock an exceptional potential’ to serve customers with unique opportunities for travel suited to their …

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