The Department of Tourism Philippines recently organised a familiarisation trip for leading travel agents in the UAE. They share their views with TravTalk on the archipelago and the six-day tour, which included some of the most beautiful and luxurious areas of its islands. Nasir Jamal Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al …
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Even as millennials prefer working online and booking their packages through phones or laptops, travel agents are also innovating. Agents are now more aggressively looking at sectors like corporate travel, luxury travel and cruises, shares Arshad Munir, General Manager, Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA). TT Bureau Tell us in brief …
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Global DMC Network, owned by JTB Group, with their representative in Dubai Venture Planet organised a special roadshow for B2B agents in the UAE recently. Industry experts share with us the trends they foresee in the Middle Eastern market and how they can leverage it to their advantage. Abrar Uppal, …
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Come summer and the Middle Eastern traveller explores various ways to unwind, be it in the form of staycations or travelling for retail tourism. Other destinations stand to gain a lot through these visits. Industry spokespersons share this season’s inbound and outbound trends. Shehara Rizly Sigrid de Mazieres, Director, German …
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The Khareef season is a busy time in Salalah as it is one of the most visited destinations by GCC travellers who like to soak in the lush greenery. SalamAir recently flew down agents from Abu Dhabi along with hotel partner, Millennium Salalah. Here’s what the agents had to say …
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Summer brings the scope of travelling to new outbound destinations for the Middle Eastern travellers. We speak to some tourism boards and agents to know more. Pichaya Saisaengchan, Director of Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT), Dubai and Middle East office We welcomed over 38.2 million visitors last year, bringing in 63 …
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As one of the most frequent travel hubs for travellers in GCC countries, Oman is set to welcome more tourists with its new ease of visa process. Salam Air, which started operations from Salalah to Dubai, hosted key agents to discover and explore the aircraft as well as the destination. …
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With presence in over 700 locations, Gray Line UAE and Oman has been at the forefront in the two countries as the largest provider of sightseeing tours. TT Bureau At the helm of creating the best traveller experiences, Gray Line UAE and Oman is one of the largest providers of …
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Key exhibitors share their views on Arabian Travel Market as it kicks off at World Trade Centre in Dubai. The show has gained momentum in contributing to the emirate’s tourism numbers. TT Bureau Abdulla AlAbdulla, Chief Operating Officer, Central Hotels ATM 2019 will be the perfect platform for us to …
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Beenish Batool Haider, Head of Corporate & Commercial Division, The Legal Group, clarifies important queries relating to tourism and the hospitality industry to ensure the success of a travel experience. TT Bureau What is the importance of knowing the legal framework when it comes to travel, tourism and hospitality sectors? …
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