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Emirates obtains 90% of pre-COVID traffic

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 …

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Dubai on course to achieve tourism goals

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 …

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SCTDA launches ‘holiday homes’

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 …

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Red Sea Project to show new side of KSA

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 …

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Swiss towns appeal to Gulf tourists

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 …

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Green & low-cost travel offers by Germany

The German National Tourism Board, focusing on eco-conscious options with a wide range of outdoor activities for travellers, recently announced that visitors can enjoy unlimited use of public transport in the country for just €9, which is expected to result in a further increase in sustainable travel this summer. TT …

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UAE traveller confidence at its peak

The Marriott Bonvoy report shows only four in 10 people from the UAE have been abroad since the pandemic’s start. However, with the gradual lifting of restrictions globally and the summer months approaching, travellers from the Emirates are more likely to explore international destinations. The Marriott Bonvoy data shows that …

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‘Invest in industry skills for better future’

A qualified and competent workforce is the key to success as we prepare for the New Normal. This applies to both individuals and organisations, alike, in the emerging world scenario, says Shakir Kantawala, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Wingsway Training Institute (Dubai, UAE) and WingsWay Global Training Academy (India). TT Bureau …

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Tourism fuels KSA’s GDP

According to the forecast from WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR), this annual growth, more than six times the 1.8 per cent growth rate of the country’s overall economy, will bolster the economic recovery of the Kingdom. By 2032, the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to GDP could reach nearly …

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