As Saudi Vision 2030 drives change across the Kingdom and reshapes the tourism industry, staying ahead requires constant learning and growth in the dynamic hospitality sector. The private sector plays a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality. Recognizing the critical need for top-notch vocational training, Amsa Hospitality created …
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The Middle East has become a key region for global tourism, and Spain is actively working to strengthen its presence in the GCC market. Events such as Fitur, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, provides a crucial platform for countries to showcase their tourism offerings. Carlos Ruiz, Director, …
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Yamina Sofo, Director, Marketing & Sales Office, GNTO GCC This summer, GCC women travellers are seeking destinations combining cultural richness, wellness, and personalised experiences: Germany is emerging as the top choice. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, it offers an ideal environment for travellers to explore with confidence. From the historic …
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In keeping with its momentum after hosting the first ever FIFA World Cup in the Middle East in 2022, Qatar has been driving in travellers from across the globe with its various initiatives taken in the last few years. The country attracted more than 5 million international visitors in 2024, …
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The Middle East is an important market for Southeast Asian countries. With a view to attracting more travellers from the Middle East market, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has restarted ‘ASEAN Pass’, which enables easier accessibility to hitherto explored destinations in the Southeast Asia region, says Eddy K …
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Saudi Travel Market 2025, the premier B2B show for travel, tourism and hospitality sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will kick off at the Riyadh International Conventions & Exhibitions Centre from 10-12 February 2025. TRAVTALK is the official media partner for this second edition of the event. Mohamed Al …
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The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, as it is known in China, is the largest and most important outbound travel season for Chinese travellers. Traditionally, travellers from China preferred warm-weather destinations like Southeast Asia but in recent years, they have been travelling to the Middle East in significant numbers …
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Miral unveiled its comprehensive Sustainability Strategy, a milestone in its ongoing environmental and social commitment. It outlines Miral’s ambitions to become a regional benchmark for sustainable Leisure, Entertainment, and Tourism (LET) experiences by 2030. The strategy underscores Miral’s commitment to positioning its destinations and attractions as regional references for sustainable …
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The Ajman Department of Tourism Development has announced the selection of two unique tourism experiences as part of the ‘Tourism Experiences Training Programme’ in Ajman. The initiative was launched by the department to enrich the Emirate’s tourism content, support the participation of Emirati talent in the tourism sector, and align …
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King Khalid Airport emerges as the global leader with 86.65% of its flights departing on-time during the year, finds Cirium, after the 2024 on-time performance review, a benchmark of excellence for airlines and airports demonstrating outstanding punctuality and operational reliability. The airport also triumphed in the highly competitive ‘Large Airport’ …
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