Destination weddings have not only become a trend but a very profitable contributor to the tourism sector. In the Middle East, people have been focusing on Europe and Asia for their dream wedding destination. TravTalk spoke to some of the popular outbound wedding destination providers to gauge the latest trends. …
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Expedia organised Wanderlust Summit in Dubai which talked about latest technology trends in travel and prepared stakeholders to anticipate the needs of travellers. TT BUREAU Over 300 delegates and partners across Expedia’s network in the Middle East attended the annual Wanderlust Summit. The Expedia Lodging Partner Services (LPS) presented the …
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The European Union will enforce the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from May 25, 2018. Finn Schulz, Principal, Schulz Consulting, and an active consultant member of Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), shares insights on regulation for the travel industry in the Middle East. TT BUREAU The purpose of the General …
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The 168-room luxury four-star property, Rose Park Hotel in Al Barsha is the latest addition to the portfolio managed by Rose International Hotels. TravTalk speaks with Thameem Razick, Director of Sales & Marketing, Rose Hotels and Hotel Apartments, about their various offerings. TT BUREAU Q) What is the USP of …
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Located in the heart of the city, the 242-room M Hotel Downtown by Millennium is one of the most distinctive properties that exhibits modern elegance and contemporary design in a perfect mix for both business and leisure travellers. TT BUREAU M Hotel Downtown by Millennium is a modern upscale property …
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Achieving a net profit of $939 million in Q3, 2017, the highest in the airline’s history, Turkish Airlines is on its way to become the paramount leader in the European sky. TT BUREAU Turkish Airlines has become one of the most resilient and dominant airlines in the European sector connecting …
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The sixth edition of WTM Latin America will be held between April 3-5, 2018, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil at the Expo Center Norte convention centre. Luciane Leite, Director, WTM Latin America, shares an insight into the exhibition and what one can expect while attending the event. TT …
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Known for its rich history and culture, Ghana is on a mission to position itself as West Africa’s favourite MICE destination. Hon. Catherine Abelema Afeku, Member of Parliament, and Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Government of Ghana, shares with TravTalk the efforts taken to increase inbound tourism. TT BUREAU …
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In its efforts to position Canada among the top 10 tourist destinations in the world by 2025, H.E. Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Consul General of Canada in the UAE, reveals that tourists from the Emirates will play a major role in achieving this feat. SHEHARA RIZLY Q) How important is the UAE …
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Travel agents are busy developing their web portals for B2B interactions these days, through various project management solutions. Oneview IT Solutions recommends that they can take the Agile approach to ensure better return on investment and accommodate client’s requests to stay ahead in competition. TT BUREAU According to statistics, Agile …
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