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 …

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 …

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 …

Celebrity Cruises recently held its Seminar at Sea for the travel agents from across Middle East, where they got an opportunity to sail to Europe and gain first-hand experience of cruising, making it easier for them to sell the cruises efficiently. TT Bureau Since the first sailing of Celebrity Cruises …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has strengthened its commitment to deliver ‘Tourism For All’ by signing the Accessible Tourism Code of Good Conduct, during its annual UAE World Tourism Day conference. The half-day UAE World Tourism Day Conference, held at the Al Marjan Island Convention Centre, saw keynote …

A team of connoisseurs in travel, event management, MICE, leisure and hospitality has initiated one of the leading event management companies in the region with a sharp focus on the MICE industry, they will be intensifying their focus to expand their footprint worldwide. TT Bureau The name of the organization …

Tierra Mar is a complete solution provider for B2B companies seeking human resource expertise, profitability, vertically integrated marketing platforms, hospitality consultancy and advisory, among many others on their portfolio. TT Bureau Mahmoud Hamza – owner & CEO, Tierra Mar, is a professional with over 26 years of experience working with …

The versatile city of Dubai plans to draws attention of different travel segments in the next few years. Opening of the Dubai Opera is a clear example of the way forward in terms of promoting the destination as a cultural hub. Industry experts share their views on this upcoming tourism …

The only four-star international network carrier in North America celebrated one year in Dubai. Air Canada is tapping into new market segments and expanding its reach within the Middle East to Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman. TT Bureau Margaret Skinner, Director Sales EMEAI, Air Canada, shares, “This past year …