EVENTS

ME focus on tech @ITB Berlin

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 …

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Smart tourism at ITB Berlin

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 …

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Ras Al Khaimah to host FESPO & Vakantiebeurs

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 …

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22% more UK visitors to GCC in 2024

The UK has been a consistent and key top source market for the GCC. According to research carried out by Colliers International, on behalf of ATM, as many as 2.8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared to 2018 arrival figures. …

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Spike in Indian visitors to GCC

The number of Indian tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 81 per cent from 5.4 million in 2018 to 9.8 million in 2024, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. …

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Sharjah spotlight on local tourist attractions in WTM 2019

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for the 17th consecutive year as part of its intensified campaign to promote Sharjah’s diverse and unique tourist offerings on the world stage. TT Bureau The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) …

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Middle East ups the tourism ante at WTM London

With 2019 being touted as a record year for WTM London, the Middle East is being considered as a significant contributor to it. The region’s recent strides in both inbound and outbound tourism are being felt across the world. TT Bureau Organisers predict 2019 to be a record year for WTM, boosted by …

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Middle East bets big on WTM

At World Travel Market (WTM) in London, tourist boards, travel companies and hotels from the MENA region will have a diverse new range of opportunities to connect and reap more business through the networking sessions. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA Our participation in leading global events such as …

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Bigger and Bolder ITB Asia 2019

ITB Asia this year is all set to witness deliberations from thought leaders on trends in the travel industry. The event will kick off from October 16-18, at Sands Expo and Convention Centre at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Katrina Leung, Managing Director, Messe Berlin (Singapore), shares more… TT Bureau …

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