Chic, modern, casual and relaxing, Aloft Al Ain gains an edge over others by providing entertainment as well as options for sports tourism. Strategically located adjacent to the Hazza Bin Zayed multi-purpose stadium, Al Jimi shopping mall and a few street cafes, restaurants, residential and business units in the Al …
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WTM London draws in upwards of 50,000 participants, while generating more than $3 billion in travel industry contracts. At this grand event, Sharjah will be celebrating being named as World Book Capital for 2019. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is preparing to participate for the 15th year running …
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Virtual reality concerts and matches, augmented reality apps, and immersive audio-visual will catalyse $44 billion in UAE tourism receipts by 2020, and transform the live entertainment and mega-event experience for millions of people across the Middle East and Africa. TT BUREAU With the UAE enhancing its role as a global …
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After the five-year-long successful partnership, Emirates and Qantas once again extended their alliance until 2023 so that there is improved connectivity and schedule choice across combined network over Australia, New Zealand sectors with trans-Tasman services as well. TT BUREAU The extension of the partnership between Qantas and Emirates will provide …
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Middle East’s first Chinese Visa Application Center (VAC) opened at the Wafi Mall in Dubai. VFS Global is the provider partnering with the country in this venture to ensure smooth service standards to the locals and residents of the United Arab Emirates. TT BUREAU The Middle East’s maiden Chinese VAC …
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The 5th MICE ME Forum recently concluded in Dubai and highlighted issues pertaining to the travel industry such as thought leadership and how technology has revolutionised the events sector in the Middle East region. Some of the speakers at the event share their thoughts with TravTalk. TT BUREAU Most of …
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More than two billion people around the world have accessibility needs due to disability and age. Yet, a new global study released by Amadeus reveals that most of their needs are not being fully catered for by either the travel industry or the public sector, with accessible travel being taken …
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Ethiopian Airlines has become a key player in the African aviation market. Ali Mohammed, Area ManagerGulf, Ethiopian Airlines, shares with TravTalk their plan towards achieving their Vision 2025 with an aim to earn $10 billion revenue, $1 billion profit, and expand to 120 international and 26 domestic destinations. SHEHARA RIZLY …
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Completing 85 years of successful operations in the Middle East with its first flight touching down in Sharjah in 1932, the airline has continued to increase its frequency and currently operates four daily flights from the UAE. Anjulika Dutton, Head of Sales, British Airways, shares an insight with TravTalk. TT …
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Armed with over three decades of experience in hospitality and having worked in countries like Turkey, Canada, Czech Republic, Kazakhastan and UAE, Timur Ilgaz, General Manager of Cove Rotana Ras Al Khaimah, is acknowledged for his excellence in managing resorts, leisure and city hotels. TravTalk celebrates his achievements. SHEHARA RIZLY …
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