Travel Designer Group has relocated its Technology Division to a brand-new, state-of-the-art office at Mondeal Heights, which also houses the company’s corporate headquarters. TT Bureau This strategic expansion comes as part of Travel Designer Group’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence and delivering best-in-class solutions to its partners worldwide. The …
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Dimitris Manikis, President – EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares insights about the developments in the Middle East region. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Super 8 brand, he recently announced that they are looking at bringing in 100 Super 8 hotels across the …
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As global hotel brands race to establish a footprint in the Middle East, BWH Hotels is making significant moves of its own. Ron Pohl, President – World Hotels and International Operations, BWH Hotels, on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, shared with TRAVTALK their regional ambitions and long-term …
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The 28th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises, which kicked off on 27 June and will continue until 31 August 2025, with a host of new experiences for both residents and international visitors. Over 200 hotels and 4,000 retail outlets will participate with great deals, such as staycations, daycations, flash sales …
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Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, the ninth Novotel property in Saudi Arabia, has quickly risen to prominence within the past year, not just for its state-of-the-art facilities, but for making history. At its helm is Hessa Al Mazroa, first female Saudi General Manager for Accor Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, a remarkable milestone for …
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Qatar is making bold moves to deepen ties with China’s travel market, spotlighting its growing importance at ITB China. With a 28% surge in Chinese arrivals in 2024, Jassim Al Mahmoud, PR Director, Visit Qatar, highlights the country’s aims to build lasting partnerships and expand its presence in what it …
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In a first in the Middle East region, flyadeal has announced that Saudi cabin crew will be trained as certified tour guides in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to build a dynamic tourism industry. The programme will target 800 crew by 2030 for comprehensive tour guide training in which …
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Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb has launched TOURISE, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism. Built for ambition and backed by vision, the new tourism planform will convene a cross-section …
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Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General, Tourism Malaysia, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shared that they expect to close 2025 with one million visitors from the Middle East region. Having received over 190k visitors last year, they are hopeful that alongside their new initiatives and enhanced connectivity, the numbers will rise …
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The UAE’s Ministry of Economy will now be known as the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The announcement comes as part of UAE’s roadmap to Vision 2031. TT Bureau In order to reinforce the UAE’s global competitiveness and future-readiness, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and …
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