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Germany, a vibrant shopping destination

The German webinar attracted travel trade in the GCC region. With the recent announcement that limitations on GCC travellers were relaxed, it is time to discover some of the destination’s new experiences. The webinar looked at three areas — about Germany, a presentation on Arab travellers paradise, and the campaigns …

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Discover hidden gems of Northern Germany

A webinar will be hosted on January 18, 2022 (Tuesday) about the sandy beaches, white chalk cliffs, sophisticated Baltic seaside resorts, cozy fishing villages, sky high brick churches and fairy tale castles of Meckenburg-Vorpommem, says Yamina Sofo, Director, Sales & Marketing, German National Tourist Office GCC. Germany is one of …

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Smart tourism drives demand

Travellers have stated that technology has helped increase confidence in travelling, according to reports. The global tourism sector is preparing for a new phase of growth wherein countries are employing new products and allocating deep budgets for its promotion and development. A major component driving this growth will be the …

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UAE gears up to lure travellers

Middle East continues its resilience as they look at a more optimistic new year with special campaigns designed to once again to attract travellers to their destinations. UAE’s world’s coolest winter campaign will once again promote the hidden gems in the seven emirates until the end of this month. HE …

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A luxurious sojourn in Hokkaido

If you are looking for a relaxing post-lockdown vacation, Hokkaido is the place to go for a holistic holiday experience. Discover a world of breathtaking beauty, unique culinary experiences, storied heritage, and endless adventures on Japan’s northernmost island. It is Japan’s largest and most fascinating prefecture, covering roughly a quarter …

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DOT launches website with exclusive travel deals for Balikbayans

As the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches the balikan.ph website – a one-stop shop for Balikbayan-exclusive promos with up to 50 per cent off hotel and resort rates and worry-free, value-for-money vacation packages – big discounts and great deals from airlines, accommodation establishments, tour operators, and travel agencies await Balikbayans …

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New tourism projects in Sharjah

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced a series of new and future tourism projects to look forward to in the emirate at on the Day two of the World Trade Market (WTM) 2021 in London. Shehara Rizly The Authority announced that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) includes the …

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GCC travellers’ play role in revival

The Austrian National Tourist Office held a travel workshop in Dubai to discuss the most recent travel updates to Austria and the factors that put the European country at the top of travellers’ lists. Many local media and travel trade professionals attended the event, which was organised in partnership with Emirates …

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Spain eyes KSA as potential market

Following the lifting of international travel bans, Spain Tourism has successfully organised its first post-pandemic travel and trade roadshows in the GCC. The first roadshow was held in Jeddah on October 25, 2021, and another was organised in Riyadh on October 26, 2021. The crowd at both the events was …

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