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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 …

Destination Germany is on a robust recovery trajectory with heightened appeal among travellers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, says German National Tourist Office. TT Bureau With an impressive 15 per cent increase in overnight stays from GCC travellers in 2023, totalling 1,297,256, Germany reinforces its position as a …

Josh Vasquez, Regional Head – EMEA Region, Philippine Airlines, reveals the airline generated $53.8 mn revenue from passenger sales in UAE in 2023, 70% of which came from the travel agents. TT Bureau Philippine Airlines in the UAE held a night of gratitude and recognition of their partners in their …

A journey of celebration and discovery in the Maldives Celebrate Eid al-Fitr surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones by the azure waters and pristine beaches of the Maldives. As the spring blooms and joy fills the air, make every moment during this Eid truly special, infused with the spirit …

Discover and savor the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine, where every dish tells a story of cultural heritage and innovation. Expect fresh seafood delights to bountiful tropical flavors, the Filipino cuisine offers an array of dishes that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. The culinary landscape of the Philippines …

Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East Marriott International, shared valuable insights on their latest research of 192 million global membership, their growth plans for the year with a special focus on empowering women in leadership in Saudi Arabia, as there will be more hotels coming up this year. Dr. …

Spain recorded a whopping 56 per cent increase in the number of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in comparison to the 2019 numbers, according to the data released for 2023 by Turespaña at their recent roadshow in the GCC. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded the highest growth …

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), reaffirmed its commitment for developing the emirate’s MICE sector with the renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China MICE Advisory Group at Louvre Abu Dhabi. TT Bureau The China …

As industry professionals meet at ITB Berlin, TRAVTALK speaks to Ravi Santiago, Cluster General Manager, Wyndham Hotels Ajman (Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche) on their focus this year at one of the most popular travel trade shows …

Dutch carrier Corendon Airlines has announced a dedicated section at the front of its planes on the route from Amsterdam to Curaçao in the Caribbean. The news offering adult-only areas on its flights garnered widespread attention around the world. Rightly so, as it seems that passengers have long been crying …