With a mixture of the Arab cultural architecture in a modern state-of-the-art inner space, Al Shaab Village has made its mark to be the number one leisure escape in the emirate of Sharjah. TT BUREAU Housing the largest ice rink in Sharjah in a convenient location for all holiday makers …
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ME to lure German market at ITB
The most lucrative networking arena, 52nd ITB Berlin is set to take place from March 7-11. The Middle East secures its position by occupying 3200 square meter in the exhibition area. Altogether, the show’s management expects around 10,000 exhibitors and 160,000 visitors will attend the 26 halls on the exhibitions …
Read More »Czech Republic: Land of stories
Celebrating the centenary of Czech Republic’s independence, the country’s tourism department is running various campaigns to lure tourists, especially from the Middle East. TT BUREAU A popular destination among many UAE nationals for medical tourism, Czech Tourism Authority in collaboration with VFS Global organised a roadshow campaign titled ‘Czech Republic …
Read More »Anne at the helm of W Dubai, The Palm
Armed with 25 years of hospitality experience, Anne Scott has been entrusted with the task of being at the helm of affairs at W Dubai – The Palm as its General Manager, making her the first woman to hold this position for the W brand in the Middle East. SHEHARA …
Read More »Luxury has a new address: Oberoi Al Zorah
Flanked by pristine beaches and unique nature reserves, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah in Ajman offers the most exquisite experience for discerning travellers from around the globe. The five-star beach resort boasts a sophisticated design caressed by the gentle sea breeze and in harmony with nature. TT BUREAU Ajman …
Read More »Home-grown brands: Force to reckon with
In the race up to Expo 2020, the United Arab Emirates is witnessing a surge in hotel brands – international as well as local – setting base in the region. The stand-alone, local brands are emerging as a real force to reckon with, giving tough competition to the existing hospitality …
Read More »Cyprus all set to win UAE, GCC tourists
Cyprus has been attracting many a tourist from the UAE and wider GCC region. These are important source markets as Cyprus offers a multitude of tourism products to accommodate all kinds of tourists, says Marinos Menelaou, Acting Director General, Cyprus Tourism Organisation. TT BUREAU Q) Do share the plans for …
Read More »MICE experts in Turkey
The 5th ACE of MICE Exhibition by Turkish Airlines is set to be held from February 21-23, 2018 at Istanbul Congress Center. Volkan Ataman, President, Tourism Media Group shares details with TravTalk. TT BUREAU Q) What is the focus and new features of the exhibition for 2018? During the exhibition, …
Read More »‘Tying the knot’ in exotic milieus
Destination weddings have not only become a trend but a very profitable contributor to the tourism sector. In the Middle East, people have been focusing on Europe and Asia for their dream wedding destination. TravTalk spoke to some of the popular outbound wedding destination providers to gauge the latest trends. …
Read More »Expedia’s Wanderlust Summit held in Dubai
Expedia organised Wanderlust Summit in Dubai which talked about latest technology trends in travel and prepared stakeholders to anticipate the needs of travellers. TT BUREAU Over 300 delegates and partners across Expedia’s network in the Middle East attended the annual Wanderlust Summit. The Expedia Lodging Partner Services (LPS) presented the …
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