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More than half of HNI travellers in the GCC, compared to 43% of global total, say they are looking for more meaningful travel experiences rather than shopping and souvenirs. Of late, private yacht tours, luxury cruises, private jets and helicopters have all become part of the affluent travel, finds a …

Tawfeeq Travel celebrating 15 years of operations will unveil the wonders of Qatar at the Arabian Travel Market to be held from May 6 to 9, 2024 at the World Trade Centre. Rehan Ali, CEO, Tawfeeq Travel, sat with TRAVTALK  to share some insights on the industry and summer travel …

Following the successful launch of the region’s first B2C brand Umrahme that enriched the Umrah travel experience for over four million pilgrims, Traveazy Group is once again leading the way in the travel industry. It proudly announces the relaunch of its subsidiary, Holidayme, repositioned as a cutting-edge business-to-business brand. TT …

Travellers seek experiences in sustainability in hospitality, which is less harmful to the environment or in other words to reduce the carbon footprint. Hotels in the Middle East region ensure that their existing properties and the new ones will conform to all the guidelines to drive towards a better environment. …

An emerging travel trend evolving in the Middle East region since even before the pandemic is people seeking unique and life changing experiences, termed as ‘themed trips’ or ‘experiential travel’ in the region. Let’s take a look at what the experts have to say about this trend. Jamal Abdulnazar, Chief …

Mercure Muscat Oman Castle Hotel Management has appointed Ismail Ibrahim as the General Manager of the soon-to-open Mercure hotel in Muscat, under the Accor brand. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ibrahim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. In his previous …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting 2024 as a record-breaking year for travel and tourism, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion (tn). International visitor spending is expected to come within touching distance of the 2019 peak, to reach …

ATS Travel and Amadeus recognise the importance of playing a role in promoting sustainable practices in the travel industry. Among the innovative solutions driving ATS Travel’s efforts are the sustainability related solutions provided by Amadeus, which align with the sustainability goals of travel companies, by offering a range of tools …

The Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) concept is still in its infancy in Saudi Arabia and Middle East compared to Europe, North America and Asia. However, flyadeal, one of the most modern LCCs ideal for short-haul travel with their seamless booking experience, has slowly but steadily ventured into the LCC market effectively. …

Al Rais Travel Group, the official Destination Management Company partner for Arabian Travel Market (ATM), will focus on some of their latest verticals at the event, including travel technology solutions, such as mobile apps, analytics tools, booking and platforms. Mohamed Al Rais, Executive Director, Al Rais Travel Group, spills some …