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Qatar is expected to welcome more than 430,000 cruise travellers from November 2024 to April 2025. During the season, renowned cruise ships, such as Minechef 4, MSC Eurebia, Aida Prima, Costa Esmeralda, Norwegian Sky and Celestial Journey, will dock at Doha Port, reinforcing Qatar’s growing position as a leading global …

Rawad Sleem, Co-Founder and General Manager, Nextfairs, shares details about the 3rd edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM), scheduled from 25 -27 November 2024. TT Bureau What is the theme and focus for this year’s Qatar Travel Mart (QTM)? What’s different from last year? The central themes for QTM 2024 …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority will be promoting the emirate as a premier global destination when the world meets once again at the World Travel Market London from 5-7 November. The authority has taken a step further by adding its offerings for the winter season when visitors can …

Entrepreneur Roman Ziemian explores the critical role artificial intelligence plays in shaping a sustainable transportation.  As someone deeply invested in both technology and transportation, I am constantly inspired by the UAE’s forward-thinking approach to building a sustainable future. The UAE is not only positioning itself as a leader in innovation …

Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager – Northern Emirates, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah and Bahi Ajman Place Hotel, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares that this year has been quite successful in terms of occupancy for their properties in Sharjah and Ajman. This uptick in occupancy also pushed the revenue higher …

As a growing brand in the Middle Eastern hospitality landscape, Gewan Hotels & Resorts is taking big strides by delivering exceptional experiences across its seven distinct properties. In an exclusive Q&A session with TRAVTALK, Ahmed Hassib, Chief Executive Officer, Gewan Hotels & Resorts, shares inside view of their offerings, partnerships, …

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, a 5-star beach resort in the Maldives, announces its unwavering commitment to sustainability by becoming a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This significant step aligns Sun Siyam Iru Fushi with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and foster sustainable tourism practices, …

RezLive.com announced its expansion into the Indonesian market through a strategic partnership with PT Pantravel as its official GSA. This collaboration is set to deliver enhanced services to travel partners. TT Bureau The partnership with Pantravel aims to empower Indonesian travel agents with seamless access to over 500,000+ hotel rooms, …

The cruise industry has shown a remarkable resilience globally, and the Middle East is no exception. As we move further into 2024, the expectations for the cruise industry in the region are high. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Ashok Kumar, Managing Director, Cruise Master, shares his views on passenger numbers, …

Furthering its commitment to sustainable tourism, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has unveiled the Sustainable Tourism AI Assistant, an innovative virtual assistant designed to empower travellers, businesses, and institutions to make informed eco-friendly decisions. The forward-thinking tool was launched at GITEX Global, one of the world’s largest …