NTO 

South African Tourism board conducted several workshops with travel trade in the UAE and a special press conference for media at the Arabian Travel Market in order to showcase their diverse offerings most suitable for the region’s travellers. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, presented a 360-degree …

In spite of the conflicts in neighbouring countries, Egypt welcomed record 15 million tourists in 2023. It was announced at ATM 2024, held in Dubai recently. Egypt showcased its commitment to enhancing the tourist experience and attracting new visitors from the UAE, GCC, and other parts of the world by …

Malaysia, one of the most sought-after destinations by GCC travellers, continue to focus on the region. GCC region is a lucrative global market in terms of high spending travellers. Dr Shehara Rizly The official contingent of dignitaries arriving from Malaysia to participate at the Arabian Travel Market last month reiterated …

UN Tourism, a specialised agency of the United Nations, is strategising innovative ways to educate and take forward the sustainable development practices around the world. Basmah Al-Mayman, Regional Director for the Middle East, UN Tourism, shares insights on policies carried out by way of education, investment, innovation and technology to …

Tourism Seychelles showcased their diverse offerings at the Arabian Travel Market, held recently in Dubai. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Seychelles, led the contingent of nine partners from the country, which included hotels and DMCs. Among some of the strategic collaborations they made was the renewal of …

Spain tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) brought in almost 30 partners for the Arabian Travel Market to showcase the diverse offerings to the existing clientele and also meet new clientele. The NTO focussed on 4 Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. For the first time, Mallorca …

Addressing a session at Arabian Travel Market 2024, Alhasan Aldabbagh, President APAC, Saudi Tourism Authority, says that they have introduced a 96-hour visa for Indians possessing the US, UK or Schengen visa, while Markus Tan, Regional Director, India, South Asia, Middle East & Africa, Singapore Tourism Board, asserts that they …

Ministers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain discussed the streamlining of GCC Tourism at ATM 2024. According to policy makers, tourism is projected to account for 12% of the UAE’s GDP. TT Bureau GCC policymakers gathered at Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai to discuss the future of …

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) participated in the Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2024, organised from 27-29 May 2024. Alongside 17 participants representing 9 companies, MMPRC showcased Maldives as a luxury destination in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). MMPRC’s contribution in the fair was to strengthen …

The Maldives’ President Dr Mohammed Muizzu is taking part in the The Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). SIDS4 is scheduled to be held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. This year’s theme for the conference is “Charting the course toward …