ITB Asia, scheduled at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from 23 to 25 October this year, will have as the media partner. The event will see Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman as key exhibitors from the Middle East this year. Joyce Wang, Executive Director, Messe Berlin Asia …
Read More »AI-powered tool to stir up medical tourism
HealthStay.io, a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Cohort 7 Accelerator, has launched world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered sales and booking management solution to revolutionise medical tourism in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. HealthStays solution automates entire UAE medical tourism’s customer experience. TT Bureau The white …
Read More »Saudi to develop astro-tourism
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s the Royal Commission of AlUla and SETI Institute announced their collaboration to develop AlUla Manara Observatory as a leading destination of the future for space research, discovery and astro-tourism. As part of the agreement, the SETI Institute will facilitate installation of a Laser SETI instrument the …
Read More »Dubai wins 175 biz events in H1
Dubai continues its momentum as the business hub of the region by winning 175 bids in the first six months of 2024, an increase of 24 per cent compared to the same period last year. TT Bureau Business events continue to strengthen Dubai’s knowledge economy and contribute to tourism growth …
Read More »OMRAN lists record profit
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announced a record-breaking financial and operational performance in 2023, achieving a net profit of OMR 31.6 million. TT Bureau The record growth announced by the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) underscores the continued support from the Group’s Board of Directors and Executive Management, …
Read More »Summit aims to boost China numbers
With China among the top five travel markets for Dubai, the emirate has taken several initiatives to attract Chinese travellers. Dubai will host China Visitors Summit 2024, a bespoke B2B event with TRAVTALK as media partners, at So Uptown from 5-6 September this year. Alexander Glos, CEO, China i2i Group …
Read More »Oman hosts four-city India roadshow
With Oman continuing to strengthen its position as a top-tier global destination for travellers, it recently organised a four-city India roadshow to showcase the sultanate’s allure as a premier destination for Indian travellers seeking luxury, culture, and adventure. The destination’s ongoing partnership with Indian travel agents and the strategic initiatives …
Read More »Malaysia welcomes 165k GCC visitors
Last year, Malaysia welcomed 164,568 visitors from the GCC region, representing a substantial increase of 85.88 per cent compared to 88,534 tourists in 2022. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Director International Promotion Division, North and East Asia, Tourism Malaysia, shared that they expect that the number …
Read More »Siyam World’s family sparkle
Adding that extra sparkle for a family vacation to make it an interesting and bespoke experience for kids, Siyam World unveiled ‘Carnival Capers and Campfire Chronicles’, which includes night out for the kids with an adventurous night camping and star gazing experience in addition to the carnival specially curated for …
Read More »Luxury getaway for GCC in Poland
A made to order format especially suited for the GCC guests, Poland’s Hotel Arlamow has a keen eye to attract them with their unique features. With sustainable luxury as a key focus for the property, Michal Kozak, President of Board, Hotel Arłamów, speaks to about their ‘unrivalled natural beauty’, which …
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