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With the global interest rates hitting historical highs – currently pegged at 5.4 per cent in the United Arab Emirates and similar in other countries around the world – and economists anticipating further increases in the coming months, many travel businesses in the Middle East are finding it harder to …

Gifting has become the essence of Middle East travellers and corporates and personalizing them is a trait used to ensure that there is a recognition for their brand presence and creates brand awareness among their clientele. RR Solution has established themselves as one of the most unique and out of …

While the rising interest rates and uncertain economic outlook raise concerns, investment banker Morgann Lesne from Cambon Partners says it could be the one-off opportunity for ‘brave’ buyers of travel companies, as prices now represent better value than anytime in the recent memory. ‘Buy, not build’ strategy could be the …

Kanoo Travel’s ‘Kanoo Travel More’ is an extension of its service offerings, introducing clients to superior travel experiences. By joining forces with G Travel International, the first IATA member agency in the GCC aims to ‘unlock an exceptional potential’ to serve customers with unique opportunities for travel suited to their …

After oil and gas sector, travel and tourism sector continues to serve as a key revenue generator for the GCC nations. Talking to TRAVTALK, Rasha El Ghoussaini, Head of Industry – Travel, Luxury and Tech in MENA at Snap Inc., highlights the significance of the emerging sector, and how platforms …

Rezlive, TRAVTALK and Turning Point treated stalwarts of the travel and tourism industry from 16 countries to a unique experience at Red Carpet Desert Networking Event in Dubai recently. The event, organised on the sidelines of this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), provided a great networking platform for the participants. …

The past years have seen a marked increase in Middle East travellers seeking more wellness and medical travel to various destinations around the world. From Europe to Asia, every region is making sure that it gets a piece of this affluent market of travellers. TRAVTALK speaks to some of the …

Every year, travellers from the Middle East seek new destinations to escape the summer heat. After the pandemic, this year will be the first summer when all borders are open. Countries around the world are promoting their lesser known destinations to give the Middle East travellers a new experience. We …

Tourism is responsible for around 11 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and it is projected to double by the year 2050, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Unless measures are taken to limit the emissions, this will aggravate global warming, leading to even more …

Dubai welcomed 4.67 million overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, and is on track to become the most visited international destination. The emirate’s hotels witnessed a surge in occupancy with the average occupancy reaching at 83 per cent during the January-March period, making it one of the highest …