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ONEVIEW serves the agility of travel industry

With the Agile concept being globally proven and accepted across all domains, ONEVIEW has also incorporated the same into its product development and services. Also, extensive internal and external SWOT analysis is done, which has outclassed ONEVIEW from its competition by generating ideologies which take ease of use, affordability and …

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Enhancing housekeeping efficiency

Housekeeping standards and efficiency is of utmost importance as the guest needs to be ensured of excellent service during his stay. The announcement of the General Availability (GA) of FCS Housekeeping V3.1 with new features serve to further boost housekeeping efficiency and guest satisfaction. TT BUREAU The latest version of …

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Russian trade comes calling to Dubai

Dubai’s leading Russian tour operator, Natalie Tours organised its 12th annual congress with over 200 CEOs and owners of Russian travel agencies, who have shown the best sales performance in the UAE during the past year, in attendance. SHEHARA RIZLY Natalie Tours’ annual congress was partnered by its UAE arm, …

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flydubai takes off to over 200 routes

The recent strategic partnership between flydubai and Russia aims to further strengthen not just the two carriers, but also the hub of Dubai. Jeyhun Efendi, Senior President – Commercial Operations UAE, Middle East, Europe and CIS, flydubai, speaks with TravTalk on their plans. SHEHARA RIZLY Could you share flydubai’s the …

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Uganda entices Dubai travel trade

Recognising Uganda’s influence on the global market, Satguru Travel organised a Uganda Convention in Dubai from October 7-9, 2017, at Hyatt Regency Deira Dubai, to highlight the country’s strength and contributions to the Middle Eastern audience. TT BUREAU Uganda Convention Dubai 2017 was hosted in collaboration with hotel partners–Hyatt Regency …

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U-tinerary: The new travel guide

The recent rise of millennials in the Middle East, UK, USA and Europe is witnessing growth in experiential tourism with very personalised, tech savvy and unique trends. Gabriela Asquith, Founder, Story Unheard, talks about its hip ‘U-tinerary’ service. SHEHARA RIZLY What is the concept of U-tinerary? The concept is that …

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ITE HCMC hosts 305 international buyers

Vietnam is steadily growing to become a hub in the Southeast Asian region. The 13th ITE HCMC closed with a record number of exhibitors, visitors and buyer-seller meetings in 2017, bridging more international and local travel business together, further boosting the tourism potential of the Mekong sub-region. TT BUREAU The …

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Over 230 agents attend Travelport MESA

Travelport hosted over 230 customers from 14 countries to a special conference to provide an insight into the emerging new trends, future of the sector with Artificial Intelligence and the various trends that shape the travel industry, over a period of two days at Shangri-La Oman. SHEHARA RIZLY Rabih Saab, …

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An illusion ‘At the Top’

Burj Khalifa recently revamped to offer new immersive technology and digital art to create an interactive experience for visitors. TT BUREAU The region’s most-visited attraction by Emaar Properties, Burj Khalifa offers spectacular views of the city and beyond from the world’s highest outdoor observation deck, now welcomes visitors with a …

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Al Bait Sharjah exuberates new luxury

Spread over 10,000 sqm, the latest five-star hotel project being developed by GHM Hotels under the Government of Sharjah’s Heart of the City campaign is ‘Al Bait’. The property will provide the experience of stepping into a real Emirati house of the bygone era, reveals its General Manager Florian Leven. …

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