Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2017 held at the Sands Expo and convention center in Marina Bay Sands celebrated their 10th year anniversary. This year over 940 exhibitors from 951 buyers from MICE, corporate, leisure and other sectors with over 11,000 delegates were at the event. Asia by …
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It was a fruitful and eventful year for the travel and tourism industry in the UAE. On a steady growth plan towards Expo 2020, all the sectors have been busy expanding markets in terms of inbound and outbound reach. Industry specialists and stakeholders share their highlights for the year with …
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The Middle East has one of the most active technology users of today in terms of travel. The region introduced various new technologies to drive towards the growth of future in travel. TT BUREAU Travel Technology Exchange or TTX Middle East was an important forum where Sabre delivered some key …
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Musafir.com has signed another agreement with Amadeus to amplify its e-commerce offerings. This agreement provides the company with industry-leading business intelligence technologies and access to global travel content through the Amadeus system for making booking easier and faster for them. Leading UAE-based travel website, Musafir.com, has signed a new regional …
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With the holy month of Ramadan behind us, time is opportune for travellers in the Middle East to plan for outbound holidays. TravTalk finds out from some of the important National Tourist Offices about the promising and upcoming tourist destinations, special summer discounts on offer by elite hotels and airlines, …
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Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2017 concluded with 264 buyers from 54 countries attending the event this year. The event aims to advance the tourism industry through business sessions and direct promotion of the best practices in MICE and Leisure Management. BBTF facilitated Pre-Scheduled Appointments (PSA) and business sessions …
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A favourite among Middle East travellers, Disneyland Paris held a grand event in Dubai to celebrate its silver jubilee. To mark the occasion, they announced a new office in Dubai to facilitate more visitors from the region. Travel agents and corporate bookers attended the sparkling ‘Blue and Silver Night’ at …
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Tourism and hospitality trade professionals from across the globe gathered in Dubai from April 24-27 to exhibit their products and latest offerings to local and international buyers at the 24th edition of the Arabian Travel Market at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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To sustain a regular flow of tourists during the holy month of Ramadan, the tourism industry in the Middle East is promoting staycations. Initially, staycations were promoted by five-star and beach properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi but today other emirates and some short-haul destinations have taken up this niche …
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The economy and mid-market hotel segment has been identified as a significant opportunity for hotel owners and operators alike at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference held in Dubai from April 25-27, 2017. TT BUREAU 1. Jonathan Worsley Chairman, Bench Events, Board Director, STR and Co-Founder of AHIC The mid-market has …
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