EVENTS

TRAVTALK will be media partners for the first ever virtual event titled “The Gulf Travel Show” on Nov 23 and 24, 2020. This event will connect 40 sellers from the ME with buyers from across the globe. This is a very unique opportunity that will enable you to meet with …

Middle East is a resilient market with an appetite to travel and explore different experiences. As staycations rise in the Middle East, Maldives has already welcomed travellers from the region after the lockdown. Europe is focusing on the domestic market and ensuring that they first build the confidence of their …

In a bid to ensure that the industry stays positive in these trying times, TRAVTALK ventured into another vertical that has now become a regular platform to discuss the new normal. The first session themed ‘Regaining Trust and Confidence’ saw the participation of three experts – Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri …

The first session of the third edition saw Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Tourism; Gerald Lawless, Ambassador WTTC and Former CEO Jumeirah Group; and Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President Middle East and Africa, Radisson Hotel Group speak about the luxe market, staycations, safety protocols & initiatives, action plans for …

Thailand Tourism will host its first virtual event on September 9, 2020 from 10 am to 6 pm (UAE). This event will be the annual B2B event that the tourism board will promote before ATM but due to Covid-19, it will be held virtually so that it is more convenient …

The Arabian Travel Market is the most anticipated event in the Middle East, this year with all its barriers didn’t really deter the organisers from running a successful show – connecting people across the world with 18,959 total registrations, 3,382 exhibitors, 490 media persons, 46 speakers and 12,058 trade visitors.  …

With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, ME travel professionals are looking to China to initiate international tourism. One of the most eagerly awaited sessions during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) three-day ATM Virtual event that will take place from June 1-3, 2020 is the …

All roads lead to ITB Berlin as the world meets on one platform in the city from March 4-8, 2020. Travel trends have witnessed different changes over the past year with technology and digital mobility taking centre stage, and the contingent from ME will be focussing on how this contributes …

Gearing up this year for the biggest travel trade show in Europe, ITB Berlin expects an incredible increase in terms of visitors and exhibitors from the Middle East. Around 150,000 visitors, 10,000 exhibitors from over 180 countries and 1,000 senior buyers are expected to attend this important travel event. David …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority kicks off the new year by becoming the host destination for two main exhibitions, Vakantiebeurs in Netherlands and FESPO in Switzerland. Another exhibition, MATKA, is also on the cards. Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA, speaks to TTME. TT Bureau Could you share about your …