The UAE hospitality market, going through digital transformation, is expected to reach over US $9 billion by 2029. The process is enhancing the quality of service provided to service users, while also driving efficiencies in business operations. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation through necessity, the tourism industry must …

Setting the right room rates, at right time, to attract the right guests and maximise revenue can feel like an impossible task. The ongoing manual calculations and pricing updates across all the distribution channels are huge headaches to most hoteliers, especially if pricing is not your only responsibility. TRAVTALK spoke …

TravTalk, along with SLS Dubai, organised a special event to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, which was attended by 80 key women leaders from the industry. Suaad Al Suwaidi, first Emirati and Arabic female wildlife photographer, was the Chief Guest, while the Guest of Honour was Her Excellency Laila Rahha El …

IATA has developed a ‘New Distribution Capability’ to modernise the way airfares and related services are distributed to travel agents. Airlines and travel agents are working together to enable this service. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President & Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates For Emirates, NDC has enabled us to modernise distribution and …

Last year, Malaysia welcomed 164,568 visitors from the GCC region, representing a substantial increase of 85.88 per cent compared to 88,534 tourists in 2022. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Director International Promotion Division, North and East Asia, Tourism Malaysia, shared that they expect that the number …

Adding that extra sparkle for a family vacation to make it an interesting and bespoke experience for kids, Siyam World unveiled ‘Carnival Capers and Campfire Chronicles’, which includes night out for the kids with an adventurous night camping and star gazing experience in addition to the carnival specially curated for …

Langham Hospitality Group, a leader in luxury hospitality, will be venturing into the Middle East with its first property slated to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With 32 hotels around the globe, the group operates a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts under the Langham, Cordis, and Eaton …

Providing bespoke experiences for travellers across the globe, Blueberry Travel has become one of the most trusted travel curators in the United Arab Emirates. They are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide a more curated experience to its customers. Jai Kishan Tewani, Managing Director and Partner, Blueberry Travel, shares more …

Travel Agents today need to be more dynamic than before, especially as technology has become part and parcel of the industry. Efficiency, being proactive, staying ahead in the game whilst ensuring that you stay relevant to what is required at present given time, times have definitely changed than before, says …

Vistara’s integration into Air India will catapult the Air India group to a 300+ aircraft powerhouse by the end of this year, solidifying their position as a major player, says Kaizad Postwalla, Head of International Sales – North America and GMEA at Air India. Postwalla had been with the Singapore …