Thailand Tourism will host its first virtual event on September 9, 2020 from 10 am to 6 pm (UAE). This event will be the annual B2B event that the tourism board will promote before ATM but due to Covid-19, it will be held virtually so that it is more convenient …

With all the efforts by the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, last month the country opened for international travellers amidst strict protocols to ensure the safety and security of every individual. In the first session of the second Travtalk ME conclave, three eminent personalities spoke about the tourism industry …

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis on a global scale. Having to navigate through unpredictability has created an element of fear and anxiety in the travel and tourism industry, which has been hard hit by the pandemic. Today, there is a knee jerk reaction to reach out towards the …

The outbreak of the pandemic has seen the emergence of a new normal for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Three industry leaders discuss the strategies, outcomes, regulations and standards which need to be implemented. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia …

Over almost three months, lockdown ensured to a certain extent the reduction of the pandemic spreading but the travel industry has been at the forefront managing the many issues that arose during the period. Muzzammil Ahussain, EVP Consumer Travel, Seera Group shares the challenges, strategies and future after the pandemic …

Almosafer has conducted a study amongst over 3,000 Saudi nationals to gauge people’s travelling behaviour post COVID-19 and found that domestic travel will be a top choice once lockdown restrictions ease. The domestic travel leisure market is expected to see a boost with 35% Saudis keen on discovering the growing …

The Arabian Travel Market is the most anticipated event in the Middle East, this year with all its barriers didn’t really deter the organisers from running a successful show – connecting people across the world with 18,959 total registrations, 3,382 exhibitors, 490 media persons, 46 speakers and 12,058 trade visitors.  …

The past few weeks have seen the hospitality industry come up with new plans and strategies like never before. Today as hotels open their doors to travellers, it will be in an era of the ‘new normal’. Stalwarts in the industry share their experiences on challenges and customer engagement during …

The newly opened hotel, located at Dubai Digital Park, has now opened its 59 stylish long-term homes including studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis, located in Dubai’s first-ever smart city project built with the latest AI and IoT technologies, was the first of the …

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, for a captivating property in the heart of Rome. A multi-million-euro investment is behind IHG’s plans to open InterContinental Rome in 2022. The luxury hotel will be set …