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Expo: the hub of Dubai’s 2040 masterplan

Expo 2020 Dubai inspired and mesmerized the world after the challenges of the pandemic. It provided a wealth of opportunities to the 192 participating countries, and continues today as a business and entertainment destination. Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Sales & Marcomms Officer at Expo City Dubai shares the city’s plans with …

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Race to net zero in focus @ATM

The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market takes place in Dubai, with a record number of exhibitors attending the event from all over the world. Sustainable travel and working towards a common goal of practicality for net zero is the way forward this year. Danielle Curtis, Exhibitor Director ME, Arabian …

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Sharjah showcases present and future

Sharjah showcased a captivating vision of the present and future of tourism at ITB Berlin 2023. Led by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the emirate’s innovatively designed pavilion at the event, powered by latest digital technologies, was a popular hive of activity and business networking for three …

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Saudia opens four new routes

In line with the objective of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) to enhance the Kingdom’s point-to-point air connectivity to target international markets, SAUDIA, in collaboration with the ACP and Saudi Tourism Authority, has launched four new international destinations – Beijing (PRC), Birmingham (UK), Kano (Nigeria), and Johannesburg (South Africa). …

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Spain’s specialist program for trade

Turespaña has compiled a Spain Specialist Program to promote the hitherto known destinations in the country and familiarise travel trade partners in the Gulf region with a wealth of knowledge about the country, its rich history, culture, and gastronomy. The program offers a wealth of knowledge necessary to plan a …

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Oman tourism ventures into adventure

Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announces an 1,800-metre dual zipline project in the Wilayat of Khasab, as part of its plans to develop the destination for adventure tourism. The project, first of its kind in the Governorate of Musandam, will be an integrated adventaure centre designed to offer tourists …

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New destinations make the cut

GCC residents are planning their post Ramadan outbound travel not just to the usual destinations but to various new and upcoming destinations which has been offering a whole new suite of attractions. Destinations have been showcasing their latest offerings over various programmes for the GCC travellers. Here is what experts …

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Cruise Saudi sets aspiring goals

Cruise Saudi shares the vision for rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia’s cruise sector with the tourism industry at the Saudi Tourism Forum 2023, held in Riyadh recently. TT Bureau Cruise Saudi, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, updated the industry on the rapid expansion of the Kingdom’s …

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