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Covid-19 disrupted several industries across the globe, particularly the hotel industry. However, the industry showed resilience and continues to flourish with countries easing travel restrictions. Now, hotels should look into the changing consumer needs to shape the future. Expo 2020 Dubai has had a crescendo effect on all markets in …

Hoor Al Khaja, Associate VP, International Operations, DET, shares vies on marine tourism. Shehara Rizly How important is marine tourism and how has Dubai’s marine industry grown in the last decade and what are the three biggest drivers of this growth? Marine tourism is a key pillar of Dubai’s travel …

Special session on women held at recently concluded Airport Show brought into focus many underlying issues, including need for enhancing their training methods to prepare them for future. Shehara Rizly Every year, Airport Show hosts a special summit for women in aviation, which focuses on key issues facing them. This …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) unveiled the latest developments taking place in the Emirate of Sharjah’s tourism projects and future plans with a special focus on sustainable tourism at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. TT Bureau Speaking at the conference at the Arabian Travel …

McArthurGlen has made sure that all visitors have a safe and enjoyable day out shopping at its designer outlets—family taking centre stage at all its outlets. Each of the 26 centres are certified with the Bureau Veritas SafeGuard COVID-19 certification. Europe has always had a soft spot for Middle East …

One of the key travel trade events in KSA, RTF will take place from 22-24 May 2022 in RICEC. TT Bureau The 12th edition of the fair will be held after a two-year-long break due to the pandemic, and will open its doors to exhibitors, trade visitors and travel enthusiasts …

As we step into an endemic from a pandemic, the hotel inventory of the Middle East region is surely growing as there are so many offerings to global visitors which are unique and in keeping with the new age of experiences. Armani Hotels & Resorts Location – Diriyah Gate Development …

ME aviation experts came together under ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ session at ninth AAS 2022, in RAK. Adil Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia called upon all stakeholders for collaboration and open dialogue between governments, regulators and operators to support its recovery. Experts highlighted the need for investment in …

With inflation hitting 8% in some regions, value of money falls by time you receive payment. Slow collection literally affects bottom line. One can pressurize partners to pay quicker, but secret to fast collection lays with a mixture of automated processes and use of VCCs. Delays of 60 days in …

They would be manufactured locally and an agreement has been signed in this regard at the DIBS. The pact will pilot and assess the flying boats’ performance. TT Bureau Inspired by the pearl-diving heritage of the Emirates, the sustainability-focused X-Pearl—a brainchild of innovative French firm SeaBubbles—is powered by a hybrid …