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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 …

dnata has entered into a contract with IBS Software to implement the iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations. TT Bureau dnata is the first ground handler to launch a global roll-out of iCargo and have all its operations on one united platform using unified processes. Expected to be …

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa Bali was re-launched recently to welcome discerning GCC and ME travellers to the destination. TT Bureau The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa Bali in the heart of Bali’s hub is brimming with world-class restaurants and beach clubs. The expansive Seminyak Beach presents a busy …

Dubai, with its many records, launched Gevora Hotel, touted to be the tallest hotel in the world and is located in the business precinct of the Financial Centre area. If viewed for the first time, it seems as if one has just spotted Big Ben in Dubai. Shehara Rizly As …