EVENTS

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. …

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. …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

For the upcoming CII Tamil Nadu Travel Mart (TTM), the Middle East is a crucial market. Its parallel event, CII Tamil Nadu Medical Travel Mart, in association with the Health Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, aims to be an eye opener for the ME buyers. TT Bureau The Confederation of …

OTDYKH Leisure, commonly known as Leisure Moscow, shall mark its 25th edition from September 10-12, at Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow. The exhibition aims to lay focus on marketing territories, while encompassing the role of digital technology in tourism. TT Bureau Last year, the exhibition attracted 870 exhibitors from 41 countries …

S Sundar, Honorary Secretary, Tamil Nadu Travel Mart Society, throws light on the upcoming 2nd edition of Tamil Nadu Tourism Mart. He highlights how the mart will project ME as a potential market for Wellness and Medical Tourism. Shehara Rizly Could you share a brief about the event? The event …

Dubai is geared up for the upcoming Expo 2020. Sanjive Khosla, Deputy Chief Visitor Experience Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, shares an update on the mega event, which is expected to bring around 25 million visitors to the country. TT Bureau What is the latest update from the Expo ground? The …