Come January 1, 2018, the UAE will charge five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services. Whilst it will contribute to the nation’s development, it is imperative to understand the impact of VAT on the tourism and hospitality industry. TravTalk asks economists, tourism and hospitality partners about …
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Jood Palace Hotel Dubai upholds Arabian traditions through inspired interpretations of hospitality. The destination invites guests to explore the property. Situated in the heart of Deira’s commercial and business district, Jood Palace Hotel Dubai has added a new dimension to hospitality. You can experience sophistication complemented by warm Arabian hospitality …
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Rohit Ramachandran, CEO, Jazeera Airways, shares the airline’s growth plan. The airline holds the number 2 position in the world for OTP. Jazeera Airways has grown exponentially, thanks to their innovative spirit, customer-centric approach and operational excellence. According to a new accreditation programme launched by world’s leading air travel intelligence …
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Technology has changed everything, even travel experiences. Travellers’ needs are changing and increasing with every passing day and in the industry’s constant efforts to keep meeting these needs, here comes a new tool – Roamer. The introduction of smartphones and apps has indeed transformed travel experiences and the way people …
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Wego’s recent partnerships and new innovative travel technology tools serve travellers around the globe. Mamoun Hmedan, Managing Director, Wego Middle East, North Africa and India enlists their plans. Q Why did Wego chose Dubai as its second headquarter? Wego was founded in Singapore but is now dual-headquartered in Dubai and …
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In order to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, Lebanon-based First Diana Travel recently partnered with Arabian Travel Award winner Travelport to access its unrivalled choice of travel content. By connecting to the Travelport platform, First Diana Travel now benefits from intelligent, fast, and accurate searching and booking to …
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With international inbound traveller numbers increasing by almost 30 per cent in the first five months of 2017, Vietnam’s premier global tourism event, the International Travel Expo, returns to Ho Chi Minh City for the 13th year, from September 7-9, 2017, at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre. The theme …
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Al Wasl Dhow recently bagged the Best Dhow Cruise Company award at the maiden Arabian Travel Awards held recently at JW Marriott Dubai. Ishrat Ali Khan, MD, talks about the win. Al Wasl Dhow is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and a leader of Dhow Cruise in Dubai Marina, with …
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The 23rd edition of OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market will take place from September 19-21, 2017, at Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow. Expecting to be a huge success once again, the exhibition is expected to feature well over 700 exhibitors and 30 tourism boards. OTDYKH, Russia’s leading annual travel and tourism …
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Following an announcement that Value Added Tax (VAT) will be implemented in the UAE from 2018, several tourism organisations have been hosting workshops to educate all travel segments about it. According to the Ministry of Economics, the tourism trade will come under the ambit of Value Added Tax (VAT). Tourists …
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