Winners of the title of the fastest growing Destination Management Company at the Arabian Travel Awards, Stellar Destination Tourism caters to all types of clientele. Atica Rehman Shamsi, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stellar Destination Tourism shares insights with TTME. Shehara Rizly What was the reason to start a DMC? …
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A selection from the Istanbul Modern Collection can be seen at the Turkish Airlines lounge in the airline’s brand new hub, Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Modern have entered into a partnership to introduce Turkey’s modern art to the world. TT Bureau Flying to over 311 destinations in 124 …
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In order to create trade awareness of The Bicester Village Shopping Collection, shopping villages in the nine European cities as well as places to stay and things to do, a special roadshow will be held across the GCC from February 11-13, 2020. Some of the partners share their plans and …
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A new commercial route operated by Pegasus was launched recently between Istanbul and Ras Al Khaimah. Turkey is one of the leading outbound destinations for the UAE and this new route option will further enhance the traffic between the two cities and beyond. TT Bureau Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development …
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Expedia Group has invested in technology to make things seamless. From AI-powered Partner Central Chatbot, to an algorithm in place to inform partners of revenue opportunities, Scott Crawford, VP-Product and Technology, Brand Expedia, says while AI and ML help in reducing friction, they need humans to understand the problem. Peden …
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority kicks off the new year by becoming the host destination for two main exhibitions, Vakantiebeurs in Netherlands and FESPO in Switzerland. Another exhibition, MATKA, is also on the cards. Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA, speaks to TTME. TT Bureau Could you share about your …
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Emirates is adapting quickly to ensure it is ahead of the curve via digital and mobile channel design and functionality. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations for Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia, Emirates, shares with TTME plans and strategies for the year 2020. TT Bureau Could you …
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Arijit Munshi, General Manager of Tune Protect, EMEIA, is no stranger to the travel and hospitality industry within and out of the region. The winner of Arabian Travel Awards for two consecutive years, Munshi ensures that the Tune Protect brand presence is felt throughout the region. Shehara Rizly Taking reins …
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The UK has been a consistent and key top source market for the GCC. According to research carried out by Colliers International, on behalf of ATM, as many as 2.8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared to 2018 arrival figures. …
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UAE will be focusing on new markets in 2020, starting off with the Nordic travel fair—MATKA—to be held from January 17-20 in Helsinki, Finland. The two other important exhibitions to kick off in the upcoming year are Vakantiebeurs in Netherlands and FESPO in Switzerland. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, …
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