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Expert speakers at AHIC identify a gap in Dubai’s hospitality sector for experiential accommodation and entertainment. Gurdish Bassi Economist at GRMC Advisory Consulting The total tourist spend in Dubai is expected to reach AED144 billion by 2021, compared to AED113 billion in 2016, and the largest spending increase would be …

The economy and mid-market hotel segments have been identified as a significant opportunity for hotel owners and operators alike at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference held in Dubai from April 25-27, 2017.   Jonathan Worsley Chairman, Bench Events, Board Director, STR and Co-Founder of AHIC The mid-market has been discussed …

I.R.V Rao, Assistant Director of India Tourism for West Asia and Africa, has provided dedicated 29 years of service to the Indian Government, bringing him great responsibilities with power and position. He has been a pillar of strength for his government in the region ensuring strong bilateral ties between the …

Al Rajhi Aviation Company, a leading travel company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed an agreement with Sabre Corporation, to deliver seamless travel experience and deploy their corporate travel strategy. Under this agreement, Al Rajhi Aviation gains access to Sabre’s broad portfolio of technology solutions, like Sabre Red Workspace …

Wego’s Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP), combined with Progressive Web App (PWA), is set to become the fastest loading mobile travel site in the world. Mamoun Hmedan, MD, Wego Middle East, North Africa and India, shares insights into the radical evolution of the region’s ‘mobile first’ travel market. Q Please share …

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board states that there was a 2.3 per cent year-on-year increase in visitors from the Middle East in 2016, compared to 2015. The destination has registered an increase of 6.3 per cent in new visitor spend, reveals its Regional Director–Europe and Middle East, Francine Sheridan …

Since its inception last December, Dubai-based CharterClick has never looked back and now has 34 boats onboard. Continuing with the expansion, it is now spreading the business beyond the emirates. TT BUREAU The main feature of CharterClick is that it works in real time, which means booking can be done …

Middle East has become a leading feeder market today for Turkey after the many incidents which deterred other feeder markets from visiting this destination. Çetin Gürcün, General Secretary, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, shares insight of their plans for the region. TT BUREAU Q. How has tourism been between Turkey …

Cozmo Travel has introduced an online booking system for the UAE and GCC region, which offers a single account to manage all aspects of a tour package, including airline and hotel booking and car rentals worldwide. TT Bureau Cozmo Travel has come up with an online portal for B2B trade …