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The inaugural International MICE Summit took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last month, bringing together business leaders and MICE management professionals from around the globe. TRAVTALK engaged in an exclusive discussion with Kai Hattendorf, former Chief Executive Officer, UFI, to explore the state of the industry and its future prospects, …

With the New Year beginning, there are some key trends that will matter to the UAE travellers. According to the latest research by Expedia, three main trends to be seen this year, to be followed even by the Gen Z, will be all-inclusive, restaurant renaissance and the phenomena list. Trips …

As Dubai celebrates its 30th anniversary of its shopping festival, the organisers take a different approach to the event by introducing local partners and their work to the tourists and residents in the UAE. TRAVTALK spoke with Mahra Al Khaja, Senior Associate, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, to know about …

In an increasingly competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, optimising revenue streams is paramount for hotel organisations to ensure long-term success in the business. Ibrahim Saba, Principal Sales Director – Middle East and Africa, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, outlines four ways through which hoteliers can optimise their revenues, as well as …

With a sharp focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East markets, VisitBritain aims to promote the UK’s cultural richness, regional beauty, and unique experiences. The recently held Destination Britain Middle East and Asia (DBMEA) event in Bengaluru, India, proved to be a landmark occasion for fostering deeper …

Counting successful years in the UAE, Air Canada recently hosted some of the valued travel trade partners for an evening of networking. Senior officials of the airline attended the event. Middle East is becoming one of the most important hubs for Air Canada over the years, hence the carrier has …

After a comprehensive transformation, AROYA Cruises’ inaugural ship is now ready to call Jeddah its homeport. It offers an exceptional cruising experience featuring a fully reimagined interior. TT Bureau AROYA, the refurbished ship, is equipped with an array of world-class facilities, such as a souq-inspired shopping district – the largest …

Accor’s Mercure Hotels celebrates its 1,000th property across the globe with the opening of Mercure Dubai Deira recently. On this occasion, the flagship hotel, a part of the the Deira Enrichment Project, offered the brand’s innovative 1000-Hours of Local Flavours (42-day) concept, offering a unique culinary experience that highlighted local …

With the announcement of numerous international concerts, events, and shows, searches for travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have grown exponentially. It is not just the international tourists flocking to the cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but domestic travellers too are planning staycations around the events, as the …

Emirates unveiled Airbus A350-900 at an exclusive event in Dubai recently. Emirates A350, the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates’ fleet since 2008, features three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 259 generously pitched Economy Class …