Despite the difficulties the tourism sector has been facing, 2022 has brought reason to be cautiously optimistic, as a significant recovery has been taking place. Government support in the UAE has been instrumental throughout the crisis. The travel and tourism industry empowers socio-economic development and directly impacts factors like job …

The PATA Annual Summit 2022 (PAS 2022), organised by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) under the theme ‘Reconnecting the World Sustainably’, concluded in Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE recently. As many as 237 delegates from 128 organisations and 36 destinations attended the three-day event. TT Bureau …

DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences, which started operations on 26 October 2021, celebrated its first anniversary. TRAVTALK had the pleasure to speak with Ligia Brasoveanu, General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences, who shared some insights into the business. TT Bureau How was …

Could the virtual reality of the metaverse become a competitor reality for travel providers? Not yet might be the short answer, but given the developments going on the world, and some hotels putting themselves in the metaverse, can travel businesses afford to be indifferent to the future trends. TT Bureau …

Berlin is famous not only for its rich art, culture and cuisine, but most importantly as a hub for medical tourism. German National Tourist Office GCC will be hosting a webinar focusing on medical tourism in Berlin on 7 December 2022 at 12 noon, UAE time.Through the webinar they will …

Revamped as Hues Boutique Hotel in the newly developed area known as the Deira enrichment project, which features the instragrammably famous Infinity Bridge, it is now ready to welcome visitors, especially during this season, which is FIFA World Cup and winter ready. Tarek Lotfy, General Manager of the hotel, shares …

Countdown to the biggest sporting event in the world this year ends on 20th November, as 32 best footfall teams in the world fight for the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar until 18th December. Qatar Tourism has a much bigger role to play considering that they are getting the …

AVIAREPS successfully relaunches its in-person AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan after a two-year hiatus following the pandemic. More than 110 important travel industry professionals, media and travel influencers attended the event in Dubai and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last month. TT Bureau The travel roadshow saw key international travel brands …

Azerbaijan is a unique place full of harmony and myriads of different travel experiences. The availability of 8 out of 11 climate zones in the country makes it a perfect destination during any season. Whether you are here on a family or business trip, want to have an amazing time …

With all its natural beauty, habitats that intersperse the past, present and future with lush landscapes, rivers and mountains, Europe is and always will be a luxury escape for GCC travellers. Luxury can be defined in many ways depending on the clientele, some will need more private escapes whilst others …