Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kickstarts its training programmes with its first intake of 27 pioneering ladies and high school graduates. They will join Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. With a shortfall of qualified maintenance workers in the near future, Riyadh Air is harnessing on …
Read More »Affluent travel increasing in GCC nations
More than half of HNI travellers in the GCC, compared to 43% of global total, say they are looking for more meaningful travel experiences rather than shopping and souvenirs. Of late, private yacht tours, luxury cruises, private jets and helicopters have all become part of the affluent travel, finds a …
Read More »JNTO showcases Japan’s allure @ATM
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) will be participating once again at the Arabian Travel Market to engage with industry professionals and showcase Japan as a premier travel destination. They will be highlighting Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, to the industry in the GCC. TT Bureau As the world transitions from …
Read More »Sri Lankan Ayurveda resort eyes Middle East
Siddhalepa Ayurvda Health Resort and Spa is now focusing on the Middle East market. Offering a range of treatment packages for clients, the resort organises business networking sessions, FAM tours to Sri Lanka, articles on various media platforms from B2B to B2C, Asoka Hettigoda, CMD, Siddhalepa Group, spoke to TRAVTALK …
Read More »Aquaventures in coolest island @Kandima
Perfect getaway to indulge in the best-ever aquaholiday in one with nature, private yet secured, Kandima Maldives personifies sustainable luxury with all its offerings from the private island, which cater to the discerning guests to providing them a lifetime adventurous experience. Dr. Shehara Rizly How to get to the kool …
Read More »A ‘renovated’ hotel experience
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai is located near the Dubai International Airport. This five-star property, whose Phase II of renovation project draws near, provides guests with an exhilarating and indulgent experience. The cherished establishment in Garhoud, has stood test of time and witnessed numerous historical events …
Read More »Beond Airlines’ maiden Dubai-Maldives route
Flying the world’s first premium leisure airline, Beond Airlines in its maiden journey to Maldives was an absolute hassle-free experience. Last month just two days prior to the sacred festival of Ramadan, the inaugural flight departed from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport and four hours later touched down in Malé-Velana …
Read More »Immersive industry services to the fore
Tawfeeq Travel celebrating 15 years of operations will unveil the wonders of Qatar at the Arabian Travel Market to be held from May 6 to 9, 2024 at the World Trade Centre. Rehan Ali, CEO, Tawfeeq Travel, sat with TRAVTALK to share some insights on the industry and summer travel …
Read More »Focus on M!CE & destination weddings
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, attracting M!CE and destination wedding due to its giant wedding spaces andstate-of-the-art multi-optional meeting spaces, will be showcasing its solutions once again at the Arabian Travel Market from May 6 to 9, 2024. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Northern Emirates, Coral Beach Resort and Bahi Ajman …
Read More »Real Madrid shows way to celebrate football
The Real Madrid World (RMW), the first ever Real Madrid-themed park celebrating football the Real Madrid way, opened at Dubai Parks and Resorts. The park will be home to 40 themed experiences and attractions, including the region’s first wooden roller coaster, the tallest amusement ride in the world, Real Madrid …
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