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Automation can make businesses competitive and help meet the changing demands of the highly uncertain times, shares Moses Sebastian, Manager-IT and Digital Marketing at Park Regis Business Bay, with TRAVTALK. TT Bureau When used wisely in hotel operations, automation can enhance revenue, improve visitor satisfaction, raise staff productivity and happiness, …

Bolstered by the opening of several new hotels and resorts, Ras Al Khaimah welcomed more than half a million international and domestics visitors between January and June 2022. It was a 21 per cent increase over the same period in 2021 and a return to the pre-pandemic figures of 2019, …

Visitors can look forward to a wide range of enhancements, additions, and upgrades at Global Village when Season 27 opens on October 25, 2022. TT Bureau This season is no exception at Global Village as guests can look forward to a wide range of enhancements, additions, and upgrades across the …

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduces a new multi-entry visa to visitors holding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Hayya Card, required for all World Cup attendees. TT Bureau It was shared by the Saudi Tourism Authority that it welcomes the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduction of a new …

With the passenger demand increasing this year, Emirates, flying to 130 destinations in the world, has achieved 90 per cent traffic of the pre-pandemic levels. Looking into the demand, the airlines has brought back its flagship A380 planes, presently flying to 30 destinations, shares Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President …

As governments start to ease out the travel protocols, people from all walks of life are excited to explore and see different places. They have several options to plan and book their trips amid this high technology era, but find that travel agents are much more helpful and reliable. Different …

Dubai attracted 7.12 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022 compared to the 2.52 million visitors during the same period in 2021, according to recent data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The trend places the city firmly on track to achieve its tourism goals for …

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has launched a regulatory framework – Sharjah Tourism’s Holiday Homes Project– to diversify the sources of growth for tourism. TT Bureau The aim of the project, launched in cooperation with government, private agencies and institutions in Sharjah, is to offer an official framework …

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently developing a regenerative tourism destination known as The Red Sea Project. Tracy Lanza, Group Head, Global Brand Development, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), enlightens us with their plans for the smart and sustainable future. Shehara Rizly Could you tell us about The …

GCC travellers seek a wide range of experiences, and among them are exploring destinations rich in culture and heritage, indulging in activities, experiencing accommodation and the ease of travel with the Swiss Travel System. Montreux-Vevey in Switzerland is one such destination that provides travellers with what they seek: an experience …