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The Arabian Travel Market, that kicks off in Dubai from April 22, once again brings together the world on one stage with its myriad opportunities for the clientele and all the attendees. Professionals in the industry share their insights on their expectations from this year’s show with TravTalk. Mamoun Hmedan, …

In the technologically advanced world of today, content marketing has become a game changer in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Craig Hewett, Co-Founder, Wego discusses opportunities to achieve strategic marketing approach in ensuring valuable, relevant and consistent content. TT Bureau Q) What are the new content marketing trends for …

Uniquely conceptualised 270-room Rove Trade Centre is the new revolution transforming the hospitality industry. Situated amidst the old and new districts of Dubai, the property emanates a sense of cultural heritage in a modern setting with its trendy design integrated with an artistic feel of a bygone era. TT Bureau …

Promoting a beautiful destination like Indonesia, is a lady driven by her passion to make tourism in the country soar to greater heights. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Indonesia, talks about her new role and the journey of the new administration, which is trying its best to ensure that …

As Dubai, along with the rest of the Middle East and African region, focuses on IT in every sphere of travel, tourism and hospitality, recent findings by Gartner revealed that the spending in the IT component in all areas are set to increase to a staggering $155 billion over this …

In keeping with its strategy, Dubai develops a novel concept in the retail tourism world. TT Bureau Cityland Mall, a one-of-akind shopping destination, is set to open by the latter part of the year with a 365-day miracle garden in the centre. According to Fahimuddin Sharfuddin, Chief Executive Officer and …

Slated to open for Expo 2020, the joint collaboration between Centara and Nakheel will be a four-star property. Markland Blaiklock, Deputy CEO, Centara Hotels & Resorts shares details with TravTalk. TT Bureau The joint venture between Nakheel and Centara to open a themed property in the heart of Dubai in …

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) partnered with Travel Audience, an Amadeus company, that will further facilitate insights into visitor arrivals by widening its global reach through advanced data analytics. TT Bureau According to recent findings, digital advertising spends surpassed TV worldwide in 2017, totaling over $200 billion, …

According to IATA, the airline industry incurs losses of $1 billion per year from fraudsters using fake credit card details to buy airline tickets. Travelport partnered with ACI Worldwide to deliver an intelligent fraud control solution for airline customers called ‘Travelport Authorize Plus’. TT Bureau T ravelport Authorize Plus’ enhances …

Movenpick is set to open 11 properties in nine countries this year. Besides, the brand would also be boosting some of the cluster properties in various regions in 2018. TT Bureau Currently operating 83 hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the global hospitality firm will make its …