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For avid golfers, Ireland is a links paradise. Ireland has been a part of golfing history, most notably from being the home for the 148th Open at Royal Portrush and being the upcoming host for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. Those wanting to follow in the footsteps of …

Diamond partner at Gulf Travel Show (GTS) 2021, Tourism Malaysia held the draw to select a total of 26 winners from media and travel agents that attended the second edition of the Gulf Travel Show. The event was held at the Tourism Malaysia Dubai office attended by the officials Shahrin …

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing hosted stakeholders with updates on the roadmap for the business events sector as Dubai continues to lead global recovery. Shehara Rizly During the meetings, attendees were provided with updates on the success of events hosted in recent months and discussed Dubai Global Events …

Opening of the Israel market couldn’t have come at a better time for the travellers in the GCC as it provides a beacon of hope to the industry once again. Shehara Rizly Nasir Jamal Khan, CEO, Al Naboodah Travel As a new destination every new market wants to explore Dubai …

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announced the opening of two new parks in the Al Rahmaniyah neighbourhood in Sharjah including a female-only park. The adjoining Kshisha and Shaghrafa parks feature social, entertainment, sports, and educational facilities, and have a combined built area of 147,700 sqm.  Dedicated to families, …

The travel and leisure industry is rich with female talent, yet research shows that when it comes to leadership positions, they are still the minority; but this is set to change. According to a Middle East report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the …

Recent hospitality industry reports and analysis published by STR and Colliers International have revealed that hotels in the UAE have put up a sterling performance, given the challenges of operating during the pandemic last year. The Hotel Summit being organised by ATM on May 18 will address and debate the …

At a recent interview, Issam Kazim, CEO, DTCM shared the many strategies undertaken by Dubai and UAE in terms of building confidence of the travellers and residents and making sure that every touch point is covered not just within the country but would also serve those countries waiting to open …

Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX 2021) was conducted digitally for three days by the DOT to help support and sustain the country’s diving industry. Shehara Rizly As COVID-19 has hit the local diving industry and those who depend on it, this year’s PHIDEX, themed ‘Our Sea, Our Story,’ aimed to …

Britain has always been a second home for GCC travellers. Patricia Yates, Director of Strategy and Communications, Visit Britain shares her views with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly We want to tell people about the destination and encourage the buzz that people still want to come Britain, while being careful with that …