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Mohamed Al Rais is new DTTAG Chairman

Rais’s appointment as Honorary Chairman of DTTAG came into effect from February 2022. Shehara Rizly Mohamed Jassim Al Rais is a young dynamic Emirati with extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry. He graduated from American University, Sharjah, in 2006. His initial introduction to the Al Rais Group of …

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Ushering in a new era of tourism

Travel and tourism sectors are important to any country’s economy. In the UAE, its contribution to the GDP is forecast to be AED 264.5 billion (US$72 billion) in 2027. Expo 2020 and the UAE’s effective COVID-19 management have been central to the country’s tourism industry. In Dubai, the Department of …

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Smart tourism drives demand

Travellers have stated that technology has helped increase confidence in travelling, according to reports. The global tourism sector is preparing for a new phase of growth wherein countries are employing new products and allocating deep budgets for its promotion and development. A major component driving this growth will be the …

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Flash Horizon’s diversified growth plan

The expansion of Flash Tours in the Arab world is transferring its legacy and heritage to the UAE. Mohamed Khater, the newly appointed Regional GM & Managing Partner, speaks with TRAVTALK  about their current regional ambitions. Shehara Rizly Which areas of tourism do you specialise in? The Flash Group, established …

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Easing Hajj and Umrah bookings globally

Seera Group has further strengthened its religious travel services by integrating Mawasim, its Hajj and Umrah division, with Maqam, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s official global distribution system platform to redefine the future of travel for global pilgrims to the Kingdom. Mawasim and Maqam, the only Saudi-authorised portal, …

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BTB Tour’s 5 year milestone

BTB Tours celebrated their fifth anniversary by organising a special function for all its clients. Sinceits inauguration in Dubai by Salih Gozcu, Chairman BTB Tours the company has welcomed around 300,000 guests coming from 23 countries to the UAE. BBTB partners with 500 hotels and resorts in the UAE alone …

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Bringing one million tourists for Expo

At a recent interview with JVR Fernando, Chief Commercial Officer, Satguru Travel, one of the largest travel management companies covering over 80 locations in every continent, revealed its plans to ensure the maximum number of travellers are brought in during the six months of Expo 2020. Shehara Rizly What have …

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The aspiring Tawfeeq travel group

The scope of the company’s activities is considerable and strategic plans are underway to build and enhance its extensive network of partnerships and continue to bring to Qatar best in travel technology and Leisure products from around the world. Tawfeeq Travel Group has witnessed significant growth to emerge as a …

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RTA deploys free Expo Rider buses

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces the deployment of 126 public buses ‘Expo Rider’ to serve Expo 2020 Dubai visitors for free, from nine locations across Dubai. Additionally, two routes will be launched to lift Expo visitors from hotels directly to the site of Expo. RTA will deploy buses …

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81% search for international travel

With ease of travel restrictions, the overall demand for travel increased considerably over the past few weeks. Traveller confidence has risen, particularly in areas that have clear regulations, no rules for quarantine upon arrival, and direct airline options. Emily Jenkins, Head of Leisure UAE, dnata Travel, shares with TRAVTALK some …

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