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As more destinations become aware of the importance of accessible tourism, and airlines, tourism boards and hotels make provisions for the same, Basma Al Mayman, Regional Director, ME, UNWTO; Sandeep Walia COO, Marriott International, ME, and Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager – Northern Emirates – Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, Bahi …

China is an important source market to the UAE. Already the travel between UAE and China has been on the rise, especially business travel. With Etihad and Emirates announcing additional flights to both Beijing and Shanghai due to the high demand, it’s a positive comeback after over two and a …

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently welcomed the first cruise ship to Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port, MSC World Europa. The Saudi Red Sea Authority, The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), and Cruise Saudi recently welcomed the first cruise ship to Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port, MSC World Europa. Saudi Red Sea Authority …

In its attempts to woo more visitors, UAE recently unveiled its latest attraction, The Viewing Point, in Dubai Creek Harbour, which provides the visitors a spectacular sight of the city. TT Bureau The eye-catching, 70-metre structure spans out over Dubai Creek, with a 26-metre cantilever projecting out over the water …

One of the most visited touristic attractions in the emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah Light Festival returns with the Light Village running from 2nd to 19th February and the light festival shows to be organised from 8th to 19th February. Shehara Rizly H.E. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa – Chairman – …

The Philippines is not just famous for its islands and beaches; the country also boasts of natural and scenic landscapes with the landlocked province of Benguet on Luzon Island housing a number of them. Found at the southernmost part of the Cordillera Administrative Region, Benguet is nicknamed the Salad Bowl …

Bob Gilbert, President and CEO, HSMAI, congratulates HSMAI ME for organising 29 events over the past year and highlights the importance of revenue optimization. HSMAI ROC has delivered the most compelling and comprehensive revenue optimization event for the hotel industry, convening key stakeholders to address the most critical trends affecting …

Luxury is a way of life for the Middle Eastern traveller. However, it exceeded its limits during the time of the pandemic taking a whole new outlook. TRAVTALK speaks to half-a-dozen leaders from the industry to know how the luxury travel industry has shaped up in the recent years and …

His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors, announces the first luxury island destination in NEOM. TT Bureau A main gateway to the Red Sea offering bespoke nautical experiences, Sindalah is expected to start welcoming guests to enjoy its …

Dubai will once again wow the world with its latest project, Moon World Resorts, which will introduce a new experience to the visitors, says Michael R Henderson, Co-Founder, Moon Resorts. Shehara Rizly Could you share about the Moon World Resorts? MOON is a contemporary, fully integrated, luxurious, technology driven, unique …