Hong Kong is actually greener than it is grey and we want to encourage our GCC visitors to rediscover Hong Kong through its thriving wellness scene, number of hiking trails, outlying islands, nature-based sightseeing locations, shares Puneet Kumar, Director, South Asia & Middle East, Hong Kong Tourism Board. Shehara Rizly …
Read More »ME key source market for Azerbaijan
Over the past few months, Azerbaijan has welcomed travellers from the GCC which gave them an opportunity to showcase their novel infrastructure and leisure, retail and entertainment across the destination. Florian Sengstschmid, CEO, Azerbaijan Tourism Board shares with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly What are the new protocols and policies when it …
Read More »Malaysia’s platinum endorsement
Tourism Malaysia has committed itself as a platinum sponsor for the third edition of Gulf Travel Show. Mirza Ghalib, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia – Dubai Malaysia is gearing up for the reopening of the tourism industry and one of the key destinations is Langkawi. We partnered with Langkawi Development Authority …
Read More »Sharjah gold partner @ GTS
The third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, the region’s most popular virtual trade, will take place from October 12 to 14, 2021. As the event’s Gold sponsor, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has pledged its support. H.E. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development …
Read More »Discover seven secluded beaches in the Philippines
Boracay Island and Palawan Island are two of the Philippines’ many beautiful beaches. In 2020, Conde Nast Traveler ranked Palawan Island as one of the 30 Best Beaches in the World. Meanwhile, Boracay has been named Best Island in the World by the international tourist magazine, Travel + Leisure in …
Read More »PHITEX 2021 slated for September 19-23
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arms of the Department of Tourism (DOT), announced the opening of registration for the 20th edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), known as the biggest government organised travel trade event in the country. For the second year in a …
Read More »Prioritising the safety of travellers
The Department of Tourism in Philippines has hosted a series of three virtual dinners this year. The first Middle East CEOs Virtual Dinner was held on June 23, 2021 for trade partners from the Gulf while the second Middle East Virtual Dinner took place on Aug 18, 2021. This virtual …
Read More »Siargao, Philippines, on Time magazine’s 100 greatest places of 2021
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippines is celebrating Siargao’s entry into Time magazine’s list of ‘The World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2021.’ Siargao earned its spot on the list not only because of its consistent waves but also because of its ongoing development to strengthen tourism infrastructure on the island. …
Read More »Dubai leads the way for tourism revival
As Dubai marked one year since reopening its borders to international tourists on July 7, 2020, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to May 2021. The positive …
Read More »Malaysia: To present ‘Rainforest Canopy’ at Expo 2020
Malaysia is set to transport visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai to a rainforest experience, with sustainability themes and displays of its rich culture and arts. On October 1, 2021, Malaysia will open its `Rainforest Canopy’ pavilion providing international visitors at the expo a unique and immersive rainforest experience. Visitors can …
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