In-the-Issue

With the theme ‘Sustainability: responsibility or profitability?’, Wyndham Garden Ajman initiated a round table discussion on the commercial advantages of different eco-friendly practices. The discussion also included the importance of creating awareness among stakeholders & aligning the company’s vision vis-à-vis the projected benefits. Iftikhar Hamdani, Cluster General Manager – Ramada …

In recent reports India, KSA and the UK maintain their status as Dubai’s dominant traffic generators with Oman and China continuing their impressive double-digit trajectory, propelling GCC and Asian region visitation. Dubai welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019. The latest visitation figures released …

Winners of the title of the fastest growing Destination Management Company at the Arabian Travel Awards, Stellar Destination Tourism caters to all types of clientele. Atica Rehman Shamsi, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stellar Destination Tourism shares insights with TTME. Shehara Rizly What was the reason to start a DMC? …

A selection from the Istanbul Modern Collection can be seen at the Turkish Airlines lounge in the airline’s brand new hub, Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Modern have entered into a partnership to introduce Turkey’s modern art to the world. TT Bureau Flying to over 311 destinations in 124 …

In order to create trade awareness of The Bicester Village Shopping Collection, shopping villages in the nine European cities as well as places to stay and things to do, a special roadshow will be held across the GCC from February 11-13, 2020. Some of the partners share their plans and …

A new commercial route operated by Pegasus was launched recently between Istanbul and Ras Al Khaimah. Turkey is one of the leading outbound destinations for the UAE and this new route option will further enhance the traffic between the two cities and beyond. TT Bureau Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development …

Expedia Group has invested in technology to make things seamless. From AI-powered Partner Central Chatbot, to an algorithm in place to inform partners of revenue opportunities, Scott Crawford, VP-Product and Technology, Brand Expedia, says while AI and ML help in reducing friction, they need humans to understand the problem. Peden …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority kicks off the new year by becoming the host destination for two main exhibitions, Vakantiebeurs in Netherlands and FESPO in Switzerland. Another exhibition, MATKA, is also on the cards. Raki Phillips, CEO of RAKTDA, speaks to TTME. TT Bureau Could you share about your …

Emirates is adapting quickly to ensure it is ahead of the curve via digital and mobile channel design and functionality. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations for Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia, Emirates, shares with TTME plans and strategies for the year 2020. TT Bureau Could you …

Arijit Munshi, General Manager of Tune Protect, EMEIA, is no stranger to the travel and hospitality industry within and out of the region. The winner of Arabian Travel Awards for two consecutive years, Munshi ensures that the Tune Protect brand presence is felt throughout the region. Shehara Rizly Taking reins …