In-the-Issue

New travelling class for MENA

Emerging middle class will define the next decade of MENA tourism, says Richard Lung, Senior Director and International Economist, Visa Performance Solutions. TT Bureau The rise of an emerging middle class will define and transform the travel and tourism industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) over the …

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New interactive website by Qatar Executive

Qatar Executive has enhanced its website to offer its exclusive clientele a VIP service and global expertise throughout their journey, from online enquiry to arriving at their final destination. TT Bureau Qatar Executive clients can enjoy the ultimate travel experience beginning with a visit to its newly designed website www.qatarexec.com.qa …

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AVIAREPS represents Bahrain

AVIAREPS has been appointed as market representative for the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and China. TT Bureau AVIAREPS will be responsible for proactively coordinating and developing the authority’s media relations, press events and familiarisation trips, and the organisation of roadshows and seminars in Central Europe …

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Ras Al Khaimah: The next big destination

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE’s northern-most emirate, offers visitors an authentic Arabian experience; from its golden beaches, lush mangroves and terracotta deserts, to the towering Hajar Mountains. In 2016, the emirate received 11% more visitors than the previous year, and reported a continued trend of increased hotel occupancy rates and length …

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Sabre inks deal with Gulf Air

Sabre Corporation has signed a new agreement with Gulf Air to provide an expanded portfolio of core passenger services technology. TT Bureau For the past two decades, Gulf Air has been using SabreSonic core reservations and departure control systems to conduct the most critical services ranging from sales of tickets …

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Ihlah.com by Q2 2017

The first dual IATA NDC certified travel technology provider unveiled that it will be launching ihlah.com – MEA’s first travel search engine, by Q2 of 2017. TT Bureau Travel search website ihlah.com is accompanied by mobile apps for travellers living in Middle East & Africa region. Ihlah.com or arihlah.com allows …

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Business traveller trends 2017

Mobile payments and travel assistance, location-based services and business travel specific insurance programs are all part of the trends influencing business travel in 2017. Tune Protect and Regency Travels of Qatar share an insight on the latest business traveller trends for the year. TT Bureau The outlook for business travel …

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Global hotel industry CEOs at AHIC 2017

Global leaders from some of the world’s largest hotel chains will take to the stage at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC) at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from April 25-27, in a series of CEO keynote sessions to offer an international perspective on the dynamic Middle East hospitality industry. …

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