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Travel curators and tourism boards have been actively promoting sustainability over the past few years. Especially in the GCC, the governments are making extra efforts to ensure that sustainability becomes a way of life.  TRAVTALK takes a look at a cross section of travel agents/ curators and tourism boards on …

Venturing into new markets over the past few years, Satguru has made its mark across the globe with its 80 plus offices. At Arabian Travel Market, they will further showcase their unique offerings, expertise and personalised experiences. With their stronghold in Dubai, they will have the opportunity to further demonstrate …

Tawfeeq Travel Group, understanding the needs of the travellers, has set up key segments to ensure that every aspect of the industry is covered under their robust leadership. From corporate travel management to leisure, business, M!CE and incentive groups, adventure and sports tourism, medical and wellness tourism, as well as …

The Philippines is a tropical paradise with so much to offer tourists. It is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, each with its unique charm and attractions. From world-renowned beaches to bustling cities, there’s something for everyone. Its stunning beaches are world-renowned and are among the most beautiful in the …

Sharjah showcased a captivating vision of the present and future of tourism at ITB Berlin 2023. Led by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the emirate’s innovatively designed pavilion at the event, powered by latest digital technologies, was a popular hive of activity and business networking for three …

For every thriving business, vision of the proprietors or owners plays a pivotal role. The recently rebranded The Tower Plaza hotel has a silent personality who likes to work behind the scenes and is the sole visionary of the hotel’s success story. The refurbished hotel has been competing well with …

Carbon emissions in travel and tourism has been a key concern over the past years. Today, there is more action in terms of reducing the carbon emissions in the industry, Sanith de Silva Wijeyeratne, Director & CEO, The Climate & Conservation Consortium (CCC) and its consulting arm CCC Consultants LLC …

Shaji Abu Salih, Corporate Director, Business Development Shaza Hotels and Mysk Hotels, shares the group’s expansion plans with TRAVTALK. Shaza will launch a hotel at the Palm in Dubai by July and the glamping on wheels concept at Al Hamriyah in Sharjah by Q4. Shehara Rizly Shaza is expecting to …

In line with the objective of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) to enhance the Kingdom’s point-to-point air connectivity to target international markets, SAUDIA, in collaboration with the ACP and Saudi Tourism Authority, has launched four new international destinations – Beijing (PRC), Birmingham (UK), Kano (Nigeria), and Johannesburg (South Africa). …

Turespaña has compiled a Spain Specialist Program to promote the hitherto known destinations in the country and familiarise travel trade partners in the Gulf region with a wealth of knowledge about the country, its rich history, culture, and gastronomy. The program offers a wealth of knowledge necessary to plan a …