ITB Asia, scheduled at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from 23 to 25 October this year, will have as the media partner. The event will see Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman as key exhibitors from the Middle East this year. Joyce Wang, Executive Director, Messe Berlin Asia …
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AI-powered tool to stir up medical tourism
HealthStay.io, a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Cohort 7 Accelerator, has launched world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered sales and booking management solution to revolutionise medical tourism in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. HealthStays solution automates entire UAE medical tourism’s customer experience. TT Bureau The white …
Read More »Saudi to develop astro-tourism
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s the Royal Commission of AlUla and SETI Institute announced their collaboration to develop AlUla Manara Observatory as a leading destination of the future for space research, discovery and astro-tourism. As part of the agreement, the SETI Institute will facilitate installation of a Laser SETI instrument the …
Read More »Dubai wins 175 biz events in H1
Dubai continues its momentum as the business hub of the region by winning 175 bids in the first six months of 2024, an increase of 24 per cent compared to the same period last year. TT Bureau Business events continue to strengthen Dubai’s knowledge economy and contribute to tourism growth …
Read More »OMRAN lists record profit
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announced a record-breaking financial and operational performance in 2023, achieving a net profit of OMR 31.6 million. TT Bureau The record growth announced by the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) underscores the continued support from the Group’s Board of Directors and Executive Management, …
Read More »Accor creates board to boost MICE
Accor, together with executive travel managers and buyers from 17 leading global corporations, has launched the Accor Global Leadership Council (GLC), an innovative advisory board that aims to create a forward-looking vision for business travel and corporate meetings. The council connects business leaders responsible for corporate travel across diverse industries …
Read More »Summit aims to boost China numbers
With China among the top five travel markets for Dubai, the emirate has taken several initiatives to attract Chinese travellers. Dubai will host China Visitors Summit 2024, a bespoke B2B event with TRAVTALK as media partners, at So Uptown from 5-6 September this year. Alexander Glos, CEO, China i2i Group …
Read More »Career insights for women in hospitality
The hospitality industry offers a vibrant and dynamic career path for women. However, navigating this path can come with unique challenges. Julianne Holt-Kailihiwa, CEO, Sumo International Inc. LLC, speaks to TRAVTALK about how they are empowering women and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed for career advancement. She …
Read More »Oman hosts four-city India roadshow
With Oman continuing to strengthen its position as a top-tier global destination for travellers, it recently organised a four-city India roadshow to showcase the sultanate’s allure as a premier destination for Indian travellers seeking luxury, culture, and adventure. The destination’s ongoing partnership with Indian travel agents and the strategic initiatives …
Read More »Branded residences to launch @FHS
Branded residences, one of the fastest-growing sectors in hospitality, will take centre stage at FHS World, with a full-day conference led by one of the sector’s leading innovators, Accor One Living. Debuting at FHS World on 2 October, The Branded Residences Forum will feature workshops and conference sessions exploring the …
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