Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2018, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel industry showcase, concluded its tenth edition at the Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh held from April 10-13, 2018. Bander’ Al Gryni, General Manager, ASAS Exhibitions, shares highlights of the event with TravTalk. TT Bureau Q) Could you share a brief about this …

The Louvre opening witnessed growth from new key markets. HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi talks about increasing tourist arrivals. TT Bureau Q) How has Abu Dhabi fared in terms of visitor numbers after the launch of Louvre? The opening of …

Today’s travellers engage in adventures ranging from mountaineering, hiking, golfing or even shopping. Arijit Munshi, General Manager, Tune Protect, EMEIA, talks about a specialised service or coverage which these activities may require, otherwise not included in a traditional travel policy. TT Bureau Q) Do travellers need a specific travel insurance …

The Arabian Travel market opens doors from April 22-25, 2018 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Over 2,500 exhibiting companies with around 40,000 attendees from over 150 countries will ensure a steady network with the most important B2B clients from around the world on a single platform. SHEHARA RIZLY HE Khalid …

Sabre Corporation will release the latest technology forecast, Sabre Lab Report 2018 at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2018) and sponsor the technology theatre from April 22-25, 2018. The 2018 report evaluates automation, authenticity and blockchain as three major areas for consideration. TT Bureau Demonstrating its latest technology, Sabre will …

The Arabian Travel Market, that kicks off in Dubai from April 22, once again brings together the world on one stage with its myriad opportunities for the clientele and all the attendees. Professionals in the industry share their insights on their expectations from this year’s show with TravTalk. Mamoun Hmedan, …

In the technologically advanced world of today, content marketing has become a game changer in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Craig Hewett, Co-Founder, Wego discusses opportunities to achieve strategic marketing approach in ensuring valuable, relevant and consistent content. TT Bureau Q) What are the new content marketing trends for …

Uniquely conceptualised 270-room Rove Trade Centre is the new revolution transforming the hospitality industry. Situated amidst the old and new districts of Dubai, the property emanates a sense of cultural heritage in a modern setting with its trendy design integrated with an artistic feel of a bygone era. TT Bureau …

Promoting a beautiful destination like Indonesia, is a lady driven by her passion to make tourism in the country soar to greater heights. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Indonesia, talks about her new role and the journey of the new administration, which is trying its best to ensure that …

As Dubai, along with the rest of the Middle East and African region, focuses on IT in every sphere of travel, tourism and hospitality, recent findings by Gartner revealed that the spending in the IT component in all areas are set to increase to a staggering $155 billion over this …