In-the-Issue

Coral Beach clears ‘zero carbon’ test

Sharjah’s Coral Beach Resort has been transforming into a hotel with zero carbon emissions over the past year with international experts carrying out the necessary programmes and auditing the property recently for the certification. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah and Bahi Ajman Palace, shares more on …

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AI deploys A350 on Dubai-Delhi route

Air India has deployed its brand new A350 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route to start off its new summer additions. The aircraft features 28 private suites with full-flat beds in business class, 24 seats with extra legroom and other enhancements in a dedicated Premium Economy cabin, and 264 spacious seats …

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Satguru eyes key biz deals at ATM

Showcasing its various verticals at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year, Satguru Travel plans to sign important business deals with some existing partners, as well as some new ones, shares Dinkar Dasaur, General Manager, UAE, Satguru Travel. From their recent ventures like luxury hotels to desert camps, the company …

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Celebrating women in travel

TRAVTALK celebrated International Women’s Day in Dubai with 11 insightful speakers from the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. The event was first in a series of ‘Women leaders forums’. Dr. Shehara Rizly The event kicked off with Devika Jeet, Director, DDP Group, welcoming the audience with an inspiring note “inspire …

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Post Ramadan outbound travel surges

Post Ramadan outbound travel picks up once again, thanks to demand from locals and expats in the GCC region. Maldives and Thailand in Asia, as usual, secure top position while close by and visa-free destinations, such as Georgia and Azerbaijan, also follow the suit, and not to forget Istanbul and …

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RezLive.com puts up impressive show

RezLive.com announced its outstanding participation at the Saudi Travel Market (STM), held in Riyadh from 25 to 27 February 2024. The event saw an impressive turnout of industry professionals. With agents from KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and across the UAE visiting RezLive.com’s stand, it presented them an excellent opportunity for networking …

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GCC retains top spot at Sun Siyam

Sun Siyam has become a household name in the GCC region due to its activities and features. TRAVTAL takes a trip down memory lane with Zulaikha Manik, Deputy Managing Director, Sun Siyam Resorts, on their journey over the years and then moves on to the importance of the GCC market …

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AlUla: A captivating story for agents

Signature events targeting travel trade and media partners in five major international cities – Dubai, London, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Mumbai, AlUla will kickstart the ‘Forever Revitalising’ campaign to tell a captivating story. The campaign encapsulates the essence of AlUla, presenting a refreshing and authentic perspective crafted to captivate …

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Ajman focuses on emerging markets

Ajman has become one of the emerging destinations in the UAE catering to families, couples, honeymooners and for weekend breaks with friends and female travellers. His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, Ajman Department of Tourism Development shares about the source markets they are targeting and new initiatives they have …

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