Travel Counsellors LLC has introduced a unique Travel Trade Programme designed specifically for individuals with travel and tourism industry experience, but in non-retail roles. TT BUREAU Open to professionals in the hotel, airline, tour operator, inbound tourism (Destination Management Companies) and tourism board sectors, as well as non-GDS trained in-house …
Read More »Expedia’s Wanderlust Summit held in Dubai
Expedia organised Wanderlust Summit in Dubai which talked about latest technology trends in travel and prepared stakeholders to anticipate the needs of travellers. TT BUREAU Over 300 delegates and partners across Expedia’s network in the Middle East attended the annual Wanderlust Summit. The Expedia Lodging Partner Services (LPS) presented the …
Read More »Travel Tuesday connects corporates
In a move to bring together corporates, MICE and travel trade decision makers on a single platform, Ashwin Singh, Managing Director, Plus Point Hospitality, along with support of Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Airlines held their maiden industry networking event at Taj Dubai. TT BUREAU The event was conducted in …
Read More »Closing 2017 on a high note
It was a fruitful and eventful year for the travel and tourism industry in the UAE. On a steady growth plan towards Expo 2020, all the sectors have been busy expanding markets in terms of inbound and outbound reach. Industry specialists and stakeholders share their highlights of the year 2017 …
Read More »UK remains primary market for UAE
The UK has always been a primary market for UAE, shares Samir Hamadeh, General Manager, Alpha Destination Management, with TravTalk. SHEHARA RIZLY Is the UK market picking up in terms of outbound to Dubai? There has been a major focus from the destination and its stakeholders on UK and we …
Read More »Russian trade comes calling to Dubai
Dubai’s leading Russian tour operator, Natalie Tours organised its 12th annual congress with over 200 CEOs and owners of Russian travel agencies, who have shown the best sales performance in the UAE during the past year, in attendance. SHEHARA RIZLY Natalie Tours’ annual congress was partnered by its UAE arm, …
Read More »Uganda entices Dubai travel trade
Recognising Uganda’s influence on the global market, Satguru Travel organised a Uganda Convention in Dubai from October 7-9, 2017, at Hyatt Regency Deira Dubai, to highlight the country’s strength and contributions to the Middle Eastern audience. TT BUREAU Uganda Convention Dubai 2017 was hosted in collaboration with hotel partners–Hyatt Regency …
Read More »Wego upbeat about Dubai HQ
Wego’s recent partnerships and new innovative travel technology tools serve travellers around the globe. Mamoun Hmedan, Managing Director, Wego Middle East, North Africa and India enlists their plans. Q Why did Wego chose Dubai as its second headquarter? Wego was founded in Singapore but is now dual-headquartered in Dubai and …
Read More »Travelport empowers Lebanese agency
In order to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, Lebanon-based First Diana Travel recently partnered with Arabian Travel Award winner Travelport to access its unrivalled choice of travel content. By connecting to the Travelport platform, First Diana Travel now benefits from intelligent, fast, and accurate searching and booking to …
Read More »An impressive growth story
Leading global travel management company Satguru Travel is driven by the sole aim of offering the best travel experience to their customers. Established in 1989 in Kigali, Rwanda, Satguru Travel has its presence in 58 countries across the world. Customers using the services of Satguru Travels have access to the …
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