Among the sessions conducted by leaders of the industry, Dr. Mario Hardy, CEO of PATA, had a very interesting conversation with Kashif Khalid, Regional Director – Africa and Middle East, IATA at the Gulf Travel Show. We share excerpts from the conversation. Q Nearly all international associations and organisations are …

Israel’s Tourism Minister HE Orit Farkash-Hacohen addressed the audience at the first virtual UAE-Israel Tourism Forum hosted by the officials from Israel’s Ministry of Tourism recently. She stated that Israel is preparing to welcome tourists from the UAE and will be adhering to the advice of health experts to ensure …

The mystical Seychelles Islands remains a fantasy escape for travellers across the globe and, although the vicious pandemic has dwindled travel, the destination maintains its allure. On the path to a slow yet steady recovery, the tropical paradise has seen the arrival of 98,894 visitors up to November 15, 2020. …

One of the most sought-after family destinations by the GCC, Malaysia with its slogan “Truly Asia” brings in the best of the continent. Malaysia has something to offer every traveller who embarks on the destination. We look at five of the most interesting getaways in Malaysia. Penang Penang is a …

Countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are already setting examples for other Middle Eastern countries where KSA is planning to invest $810 billion to transform the tourism industry, says Dr. Sanjay Batheja, Co-Founder & Director of Capital College. While industries like Big Data, healthcare and pharmaceutical …

Opening doors with all necessary protocols for international tourists earlier in summer, Maldives continues to attract travellers from the GCC mainly due to the measures taken by the destination. Thoyyib Mohamed, Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation, shares more with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly Q Could you please share …

Adhering to all precautions during the COVID period BCD Travel moved to their new premises  at M Square, right next to Spinneys (Bur Dubai) on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Al Mankhool. The move was planned much before the pandemic hit the world. Despite all difficulties, with their proactive and …

Director DDPPL SanJeet conducted an insightful discussion on redesigning hospitality with a world renowned expert from HVS, Hala Matar Choufany, President HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia and Managing Partner HVS Dubai at the Gulf Travel Show. Q Could you tell us what’s happening around in the industry? Hala …

In a session moderated by Kathryn Wallington, Head of Middle East and Africa, Travelport at the maiden Gulf Travel Show, eminent panellists shared insights on how vital it is to rebuild consumer confidence in travel, amid one of the biggest crises in the travel industry. Kathryn Wallington, Head of Middle …

With a record number of agents attending from all across GCC, the second in a series of two webinars to showcase the luxury destination of Ireland was held last month. There were five speakers who participated along with Siobhan Naughton, Marketing and Trade Executive, Tourism Ireland. Shehara Rizly The webinar …