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As the world prepares for the yuletide season, the Philippines takes its unique place in the spotlight with its heartwarming traditions and festive events. Here are some of the most wonderful things to do during the holiday season in this tropical paradise. Join Simbang Gabi Kickstart your Filipino Christmas experience …

SEVEN’s SAR1.1 billion worth entertainment destination, coming up along the seafront promenade on Al Nawras Island, is expected to play a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector. TT Bureau Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has awarded the contract of building …

‘The File’ stores traveller information to understand requirements of the travellers. However, after the pandemic, this information has undergone a drastic change. The travel trade shares insights. Asim Arshad, Group CEO, Orient Travel and Tourism Agency The traveller file is important for TMCs and Travel Agencies, this document becomes the …

The Philippines is a nation that knows how to celebrate life, culture, and tradition in grand style. Across its 7,641 islands, a dazzling array of festivals showcases the heart and soul of this vibrant archipelago. From colourful parades to religious processions, these festivals offer a unique glimpse into the rich …

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, CEO, China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), shares with TRAVTALK latest trends, as Chinese travellers start visiting the Middle East destinations again. TT Bureau Efficient air connectivity between the UAE and China witnessed over one million travellers from China in 2019. Post pandemic as the …

Future Hospitality Summit will be held from 25-27 September 2023 in Abu Dhabi. Organised by The Bench in partnership with TRAVTALK, the summit brings together industry leaders of the Middle East and Africa for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Technology …

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 600,000 visitors between January and June this year, a 14.8 per cent increase vis a vis the same period last year, and generated the highest ever tourism-related revenue for a half-year period, setting a new record, announces Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism …

Thailand remains one of the most visited countries by both locals and expatriates from the Middle Eastern region. With unmatched hospitality, wellness facilities, adventure campaigns, and luxury accommodation, the country has everything to attract more visitors from the Middle East region. If you are planning to visit the Southeast Asian …

Looking into a research that shows 87 per cent of woman travellers would give preference to a woman-led hotel and almost 50 per cent of them would pay more, travel metasearch website WayAway for the first time has launched a new category on its maps and listings called ‘woman traveller …

Last year, Qatar made history by becoming the first nation in the Middle East to host one of the world’s largest sporting events, the FIFA World Cup. Today, Qatar stands out as one of the most luxurious family and business destinations in this region and continues its legacy, shares Bertold …