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Aiming 1.3 million cruise visitors by 2035, Cruise Saudi, a 100 per cent Public Investment Fund owned business and pioneer in the development of tourism in Saudi Arabia, recently launched their own cruise line, AROYA Cruises. TT Bureau Cruise Saudi recently announced the launch of its owned cruise line, AROYA …

With summer arriving, it is time for locals and expats from the GCC region to enjoy their holidays to destinations around the world. A few travel experts share their views on this with TRAVTALK. Aga Pytlik, General Manager, Pan World Travel, UAE The trend destinations for outbound travel this summer …

Thailand is focusing on the Middle East as a key source market, as the Southeast Asian country last year received 96,389 travellers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by 65,857 from the UAE, 44,566 from Kuwait, 26,745 from Oman and 23,170 travellers from Qatar. Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) …

Kanoo Travel’s ‘Kanoo Travel More’ is an extension of its service offerings, introducing clients to superior travel experiences. By joining forces with G Travel International, the first IATA member agency in the GCC aims to ‘unlock an exceptional potential’ to serve customers with unique opportunities for travel suited to their …

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) organised an exclusive media tour to Ajman, a hidden gem nestled in the UAE. This extraordinary tour offered a truly immersive experience, unveiling the emirate’s rich history, breathtaking natural beauty, and vibrant cultural heritage, while showcasing that sustainability is at the forefront of …

Amro Nagah, General Manager, Swissotel Al Murooj Hotel, Dubai, shares with TRAVTALK  the many areas of growth in the hospitality industry in Dubai over the years. Social media has played an important role and the usage of different innovative technologies has placed Dubai as a destination attracting both business and …

Tourism being one of the most promising catalysts for global economic growth holds the potential to drive the transition towards a green economy, contributing to sustainable and inclusive development. Given its extensive connections to various sectors, progress towards sustainability within the tourism industry can have a significant positive impact on …

After oil and gas sector, travel and tourism sector continues to serve as a key revenue generator for the GCC nations. Talking to TRAVTALK, Rasha El Ghoussaini, Head of Industry – Travel, Luxury and Tech in MENA at Snap Inc., highlights the significance of the emerging sector, and how platforms …

The Middle East nations have been diversifying their economies to include sports and tourism in their fold. According to PwC, the GCC member states including Saudi Arabia and the UAE have spent more than $65 billion on development of sports and last year’s FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar showed …

As summer sets in, two leaders in the travel and tourism sector join hands to ensure that the Middle Eastern travellers are able to enjoy an unforgettable experience this summer. TT Bureau This strategic collaboration brings together the extensive reach and expertise of Wego in the online travel industry and …