The 37th staging of the International Tourism Trade Fair organised by IFEMA, FITUR will be held at Feria de Madrid from January 18-22. It will attract the worldwide tourism industry and confirm the trends that will set the pace for the entire 2017. Ana Larrañaga, Director, FITUR, shares with TravTalk. …
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The dawn of 2017 will focus on every possible opportunity for growth. Industry professionals share their views with TravTalk on the new strategies to be utilised to ensure a stable growth plan for the year. Shehara Rizly “Low oil prices have continued to curtail global economies and in turn demand …
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The three-day World Travel Market in London this year proved to be more lucrative than the previous years, thanks to the planning which was practiced this year. According to some of the partners in the hospitality and tourism trade, almost 35 per cent meetings could be converted as business transactions.
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The ninth installation of ITB Asia, the region’s leading travel trade show, took place from October 19-21, 2016, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. ITB Asia 2016 is the biggest and most exciting edition yet as they continue to forge new partnerships and connect …
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The congress, meeting and event industry exhibition, ACE of MICE (AME), will be held from February 22-24, 2017, in Istanbul. Selin Kamil, International Relations Executive, ACE of MICE Exhibition, says the event will address issues such as crisis communication and management. Shehara Rizly Q) What is the focus of the …
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As the world comes together at WTM, businesswise it is expected to rise above last year’s record $3.23 billion (£2.5 billion). The Middle East, with over 150 exhibitors from the six emirates and GCC, will be well represented. Simon Press, Senior Director, WTM London, tells more. TT Bureau Give us …
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A novel addition to the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi is a newly launched ferry named as “Jalboot” – the emirate’s only private scheduled passenger service which covers 100 kms of scenic waterway in and around the emirate. TT BUREAU The ferry has won a warm reception from residents and tourists …
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