Expo 2020 Dubai reached the remarkable milestone of 20 million visits – an amazing achievement making history against the odds while bringing the world together in the United Arab Emirates for the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic. Displaying huge resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges, …
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Solution to travel cancellations
Virtual credit cards or VCCs have been around for many years now, saving money of travel companies and providing them with a winning combination of speed and data reliability, particularly for reconciliations. If the pressures of virtually endless rounds of travel cancellations – followed by hard to predict travel booking …
Read More »Flash Horizon partners for Orange Army fans
At this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix, Flash Horizon, a destination management company in UAE, was the official partner to handle all ground operations for ‘Orange Army’ 200 participants of Dutch driver Max Verstappen’s fans. Mohamed Khater, Regional Manager and Managing Partner of Flash Horizon, shares his views with TRAVTALK. Shehara …
Read More »Staycations fill up hotels’ coffers
As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, staycations and daycations see uptick in demand, especially after Expo 2020. As agents are busy making the bookings, key hoteliers in the region share their views with TRAVTALK. Christopher Pike, General Manager, Radisson Riyadh Airport, KSA It is the first Ramadan for the …
Read More »Malaysia opens doors
The big news was revealed at the recently concluded Gulf Travel Show 2022 when the country announced that its borders are now fully open for global travellers. Middle East has always been one of the most important source markets for Malaysia pre pandemic, generating the highest revenue. Last November, Malaysia …
Read More »New hotels in the region
Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of properties that opened in the Middle East region. Some new brands have entered the market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Shangri-La Jeddah Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Number of Rooms/Suites – 220 …
Read More »UAE to be base for MSC cruises next winter
UAE will be the base next winter for environmentally high-performing passenger ship, MSC World Europa, to sail in the Middle East. Its Swiss-based owner and operator MSC will dedicate a second ship, MSC Opera, to Gulf region for 2022 and 23 sailing season to strengthen its position as region’s number …
Read More »Spain pavilion hits one-million mark
On February 15, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded one million visitors. On the occasion, Carmen Bueno, Executive Commissioner General of the Spain Pavilion, welcomed the millionth visitor, an Irish man living in Abu Dhabi, who was there with his family. The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded …
Read More »Antigua and Barbuda woos ME travellers
Tourism leaders from the Caribbean nation visit UAE as part of a week-long mission to deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the islands’ extensive appeal and best environmental practices in a conversation with UAE’s Green Sheikh at EXPO 2020 – including a nationwide ban on plastic. A high-level …
Read More »Enjoy unrivalled views at Sekinchan
Enjoy unrivalled views at Sekinchan Selangor in Malaysia: Sekinchan is a small coastal town in the northwestern corner of Selangor. Situated in Sabak Bernam district, about 90 km from Kuala Lumpur, the town is packed with attractions. However, the main draw is, of course, its endless vistas of paddy fields …
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