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Tourism Malaysia, Dubai Mohd Faharuddin Hatmin has been appointed as the new Director of the Tourism Malaysia Dubai office. A visionary leader in tourism, Hatmin brings 22 years of experience across various divisions within Tourism Malaysia, including Tourism Malaysia in Milan, Italy. Now, in Dubai, Hatmin aims to elevate Malaysia’s …

From Reggae Rhythms to Culinary Delights, Jamaica is set to entice GCC travellers Jamaica’s culture is a delightful mix of history, music, and traditions. There is a distinct vibe that visitors from the GCC will immediately feel from the country. The island’s rich heritage, characterized by the infectious rhythms of …

As the allure of the Maldives often leads travelers to its more famous atolls, there remains a treasure trove of lesser-known atolls that promise unique experiences, pristine nature, and a sense of secluded paradise. Among these hidden gems are the Shaviyani, Haa, and Thaa Atolls. Discover why traveling off the …

Regional and religious tourism are pivotal to the GCC’s economic diversification strategy, prompting implementation of unique models of engagement to enhance activity in the region. GCC continues to invest in its transport infrastructure by expanding airport capacity, constructing new airports, and building a rail network for better regional and international …

ITB China, a three-day networking event organised recently in Dubai with TRAVTALK as the media partner, witnessed 600 exhibitors from over 80 countries and 1,000 buyers, apart form 15,000 visitors. More than 27,500 business meetings were conducted at the event. A cross section of the trade express their views on …

Travel and tourism sector contributed SAR 444.3 billion to the GDP of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2023. The Kingdom also exceeded the target of 100 million tourists during the year. TT Bureau According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s …

Oman Air, Oman H.E. Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information & Chairman, Oman Air, alongside the company’s Board of Directors, has appointed Con Korfiatis as the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air. A highly accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, …

Summer is here, and so is the much-awaited sale season at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, where luxury meets affordability. Spanning across 23 designer outlets in Europe, the centers Summer Sale is set to kick off in mid-June in Northern Europe and conclude at the end of August in Southern Europe. …

On the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market, Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital, a Sri Lankan hospital providing Ayurveda treatments to ailments, conducted a power breakfast for travel agents and selected media interested in promoting health and wellness in the Middle East region. The event was graced by Alexi Gunasekara, Consul General …

Thailand has announced a rapid growth in the number of tourist arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region during 2023, an increase of 28 per cent from the previous year. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has also launched ‘Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End’, a new campaign aimed at …