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Expo, FIFA to drive business to the region

Over the past few months, Expo has impacted travellers into the UAE. Mohamed Khater, Regional Manager and Managing Partner of Flash Horizon, part of Flash Group, shares with TRAVTALK the latest inbound trends and their way forward to open a new division. Shehara Rizly Has there been new inbound source …

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Mohamed Al Rais is new DTTAG Chairman

Rais’s appointment as Honorary Chairman of DTTAG came into effect from February 2022. Shehara Rizly Mohamed Jassim Al Rais is a young dynamic Emirati with extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry. He graduated from American University, Sharjah, in 2006. His initial introduction to the Al Rais Group of …

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Flash Horizon’s diversified growth plan

The expansion of Flash Tours in the Arab world is transferring its legacy and heritage to the UAE. Mohamed Khater, the newly appointed Regional GM & Managing Partner, speaks with TRAVTALK  about their current regional ambitions. Shehara Rizly Which areas of tourism do you specialise in? The Flash Group, established …

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Easing Hajj and Umrah bookings globally

Seera Group has further strengthened its religious travel services by integrating Mawasim, its Hajj and Umrah division, with Maqam, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s official global distribution system platform to redefine the future of travel for global pilgrims to the Kingdom. Mawasim and Maqam, the only Saudi-authorised portal, …

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BTB Tour’s 5 year milestone

BTB Tours celebrated their fifth anniversary by organising a special function for all its clients. Sinceits inauguration in Dubai by Salih Gozcu, Chairman BTB Tours the company has welcomed around 300,000 guests coming from 23 countries to the UAE. BBTB partners with 500 hotels and resorts in the UAE alone …

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Bringing one million tourists for Expo

At a recent interview with JVR Fernando, Chief Commercial Officer, Satguru Travel, one of the largest travel management companies covering over 80 locations in every continent, revealed its plans to ensure the maximum number of travellers are brought in during the six months of Expo 2020. Shehara Rizly What have …

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The aspiring Tawfeeq travel group

The scope of the company’s activities is considerable and strategic plans are underway to build and enhance its extensive network of partnerships and continue to bring to Qatar best in travel technology and Leisure products from around the world. Tawfeeq Travel Group has witnessed significant growth to emerge as a …

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81% search for international travel

With ease of travel restrictions, the overall demand for travel increased considerably over the past few weeks. Traveller confidence has risen, particularly in areas that have clear regulations, no rules for quarantine upon arrival, and direct airline options. Emily Jenkins, Head of Leisure UAE, dnata Travel, shares with TRAVTALK some …

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Travel industry witnesses recovery

The travel industry, which is one of the leading employers in the MENA region, is witnessing a major re-skilling drive in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, says a top executive of Education for Employment. As the worst effects of COVID-19 ebb, things have started looking …

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Explained: Emirati travel sentiments

The specialised brand for Emirati travelers, REHLATY by dnata Travel, shared current insights and travel trends. Rehab Mansoor, General Manager, REHLATY by dnata Travel, spoke with TRAVTALK about the most popular destinations and sentiments of the Emirati travellers. Shehara Rizly Where do UAE nationals (Emiratis) want to travel? There are …

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