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Hidden gems of Sharjah’s eastern coast

The emirate exudes a charm that draws visitors from all over the globe to its shores. Its unique heritage and beautiful nature combined with modern infrastructure and hotel facilities add to Sharjah’s overall international appeal. Renowned for providing an unparalleled experience, the emirate is a cultural metropolis and incubator of …

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RAKTDA to host aviation summit

10th edition of Arab Aviation Summit will be hosted along with RAK Tourism Development Authority from 14-16 March at Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Centre under the theme ‘Impactful sustainability in modern-day travel and tourism’. TT Bureau H.E Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said: …

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Water parks drive tourism in GCC nations

Over the past few years water parks have become an essential element and tourism driver for the GCC countries. Jeremy Gray, Vice President, Business Development, WhiteWater shares with TRAVTALK the actual shaping of this key revenue driver over the years. The water parks can also be a perfect vacation spot …

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SAUDIA contributes to KSA’s tourism drive

SAUDIA is setting the pace to welcome different types of travelers to the kingdom, apart from the general tourists, sports tourism is a key area pursued by the airline, says Ibrahim Binaquil, Advisor, Corporate Marketing & Communications, SAUDIA, while speaking to TRAVTALK about the airline’s role in contributing to drive …

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‘Marhaba France, Spain 2023’ in Oman

Two of the most visited countries by the GCC, France and Spain have collaborated to bring out a special event titled, ‘Marhaba France, Spain 2023’, which will take place from 6-9 March 2023. The on-site event will bring in 70 suppliers from the two countries to meet 100 buyers from …

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Dubai records 14 mn visitors in 2022

Tourist footfall reflects YoY growth of 97%, as per latest data of Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). TT Bureau The growth, which enabled the emirate to surpass global and regional tourism recovery levels, contributes to the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …

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Festivals of Philippines

The Philippines is a country full of beautiful scenery, abundant natural resources, and welcoming people. Here, everybody is welcome to be part of the fun from the captivating coastlines to the creative native crafts, to the unique gastronomic experience, you will find the kind of fun that is uniquely yours. …

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‘ME footfall climbs 83% of 2019 levels’

According to new data UNWTO, more than 900 million tourists travelled internationally in 2022 – double the number recorded in 2021, though still 63 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels. Every global region recorded notable increase in international tourist numbers, even as the Middle East enjoyed the strongest relative increase. …

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