New research from VisitBritain highlights British expats’ top motivations for travel to the UK. It further provides valuable insights to harness the pent-up demand from British expats to visit the UK and to boost visitor spending. The study suggested that 60% of UAE travellers planned to visit friends and relatives on …
Read More »Uganda meets UAE travel trade
Since the epidemic, Uganda Tourism and its partners staged a first roadshow in Dubai. Over 70 agents from Dubai attended the event, which included onsite business-to-business meetings. Middle East is considered an emerging market for Uganda hence its importance was stressed at the event. Lily Ajarova, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda …
Read More »YAS ISLAND: welcomes back international visitors
It is time to return to Yas Island, the most exciting and entertaining destination in the UAE The first Warner Bros. hotel is set to open on the island very soon, giving visitors another reason to return. Liam Findlay, General Manager, Experience Hub, speaks with TRAVTALK about the many new …
Read More »Re-discover shopping in Germany
Mark your calendars on 23rd November 2021 at 12noon UAE time to revisit destination Germany with a special focus as a much loved shopping destination. In this webinar the focus will be about one of the most exclusive department stores in Germany, Breuninger. Shehara Rizly Germany has been one of …
Read More »European cities most in demand
Following the resumption of flights, several European countries have gradually opened their borders to leisure travel, and residents of the UAE have been looking for notable European cities to visit. As travel in Europe reopens, Wego delves into its travel search data to identify which European cities residents are looking …
Read More »Boracay plans to waive RT-PCR testing for fully-vaccinated tourists
All tourism employees and eligible Boracay residents are expected to be fully vaccinated in one month, allowing fully vaccinated individuals to visit the world-famous island without having to undergo COVID-19 testing as early as November. As of October 24, the vaccination had reached 91.09 per cent of all tourism workers …
Read More »Malta increases collaboration with GCC
Malta opened its borders amidst summer to welcome the GCC, the continued relationship between the government of the UAE and Malta was sealed when a fully fledged embassy was opened recently in Abu Dhabi. Claude Zammit Trevisan, Senior Manager – Destination Marketing – Russia & CIS, Japan & S. Korea, …
Read More »Langkawi to open in November: TM
At the third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, Tourism Malaysia held a virtual press conference, announcing the most exciting news that Langkawi hopes to open for international travellers by mid-November this year. Their strong vaccination drive enabled them to steadily move ahead. Shehara Rizly Langkawi is set to be …
Read More »When in the Philippines: 8 unique nature and culture trips to try
As the Philippines opens its borders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is making strides and developing new activities to welcome visitors while ensuring that all international safety regulations are followed at each site. Promotion of new attractions in various locations is one of these strategies. The Philippines is a location …
Read More »Philippines Tourism charts out a strategic revival strategy
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines is keen to revive tourism numbers. In a bid to boost the numbers, the Department has charted out a strategic revival tourism strategy. The strategy will focus on educating the travel trade on all safety procedures to be adhered to when tourists …
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