Radisson Hotel Group Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Daaliah Meyer joins Radisson Hotel Group as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications in Saudi Arabia. With a background in neuropsychology and a career forged at the intersection of creativity, data and human behaviour, Meyer brings a powerful perspective to hospitality marketing. She …
Read More »Al Rais appoints India representative
Al Rais Travel has appointed Footprints Worldwide as its representative office in India. The initiative reaffirms Al Rais Travel’s commitment to expanding its global network and building new partnerships with travel agencies and tour operators across India, and significantly increase the number of Indian visitors to Dubai and the UAE. …
Read More »dnata appointed GSA for Air India
Air India and Air India Express have announced the appointment of dnata Representation Services as their GSA and Representative Agency (RA), respectively, in the UAE. The agreement, signed at the Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai, reflects Air India Group’s focus on enhancing reach and customer engagement in the strategically …
Read More »‘2.65 mn attendees, 58k exhibitors’
DWTC, the region’s leading business enabler and international events powerhouse, has welcomed 2.65 million event participants in 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Its last year results were driven by a robust calendar of 378 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, business and consumer events reflecting 26% …
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RwandAir, UAE Muhamud Wayiga has been appointed as the Country Manager for UAE E for RwandAir. He will be overseeing commercial performance, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement across passenger and cargo ops. His experience spans over a decade in the airline industry, having held leadership roles in Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, …
Read More »New ties power tourism growth
Middle East clientele craves for new experiences and exciting getaways with their vacations every year. Middle East tourism boards, in partnership with local biz, cultural institutions, and global travel partners, are leading charge in promoting this new wave of tourism. These collaborations aim to preserve cultural heritage, while creating sustainable …
Read More »ATM means deals, dollars & growth
Ahmed Ibrahim, Commercial Director, The Tower Plaza Hotel The ATM plays a key role in networking, trendspotting, and elevating brand presence. We are excited to showcase our hotel’s unique experiences, culinary offerings, and award-winning team, highlighting our commitment to innovation, service excellence, and sustainability. We will present our latest achievements, …
Read More »Sustainability: a necessary investment
Future Hospitality Summit will take place from 11-13 May at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, with TRAVTALK as the media partner. Sustainability is no longer an option; it has to be incorporated in every single aspect of travel, tourism and hospitality. Industry experts share their views on the impact …
Read More »Qatar – Where tradition meets tomorrow
Qatar, a country that lies in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, is now fast becoming a must-visit destination in the Middle East. It has been enchanting visitors with the amalgamation of history with modernity. A safe and welcoming destination, it has something for everyone, whether it is families, groups, …
Read More »Access 1 mn accommodations
Expedia TAAP enters the United Arab Emirates to extend partnership within secondary cities in the Middle East, in line with its regional tourism development goals. Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP), shares with TRAVTALK, the wide range of offerings it brings to connect the luxury tourism …
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