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China to bring M!CE into prominence

The mission is to serve as a platform for linking the global travel industry with China. Suppliers from the Middle Eastern destinations will put up country pavilions at prime locations, says Lydia Li, Deputy General Manager, ITB China. TRAVTALK is media partner of the event. Dr. Shehara Rizly What is …

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39mn tourist footfall in Abu Dhabi by 2030

DCT Abu Dhabi to deliver Tourism Strategy 2030 to ensure emirate’s sustainable growth as global tourism destination. The strategy aims to attract 39 million visitors by 2030 and tourism sector to contribute AED 90 billion to UAE GDP. It will also boost global overnight visitors to 90 million. TT Bureau …

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AlUla: A captivating story for agents

Signature events targeting travel trade and media partners in five major international cities – Dubai, London, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Mumbai, AlUla will kickstart the ‘Forever Revitalising’ campaign to tell a captivating story. The campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate …

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Ajman focuses on emerging markets

Ajman has become one of the emerging destinations in the UAE catering to families, couples, honeymooners and for weekend breaks with friends and female travellers. His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, Ajman Department of Tourism Development shares about the source markets they are targeting and new initiatives they have …

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Germany’s GCC overnights up 15%

Destination Germany is on a robust recovery trajectory with heightened appeal among travellers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, says German National Tourist Office. TT Bureau With an impressive 15 per cent increase in overnight stays from GCC travellers in 2023, totalling 1,297,256, Germany reinforces its position as a …

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KSA No. 1 market for Spain

Spain recorded a whopping 56 per cent increase in the number of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in comparison to the 2019 numbers, according to the data released for 2023 by Turespaña at their recent roadshow in the GCC. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded the highest growth …

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Abu Dhabi eyes MICE biz from China

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), reaffirmed its commitment for developing the emirate’s MICE sector with the renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China MICE Advisory Group at Louvre Abu Dhabi. TT Bureau The China …

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