In-the-Issue

The Middle East has more opportunities for sophisticated luxury camping destinations than you might expect. Ivo van der Vlis, CEO, YALA luxury canvas lodges, explains why the region offers the ideal backdrop for modern glamping. Destinations across the Middle East, from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Muscat and Jeddah, are …

Swan Hellenic has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Al Tayer Travel to provide direct representation through its Al Tayer Holidays brand, a division of Al Tayer Travel. Al Tayer Holidays will represent Swan Hellenic in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Al Tayer Holidays offers the highest standard of …

Get ready for the third ATA on November 21 as they prepare to recognise the heroes of the industry. Shehara Rizly The most coveted awards in the region, Arabian Travel Awards (ATA), will once again host the industry at a brand new venue. After the pandemic and its challenging phase …

Tourism Malaysia has committed itself as a platinum sponsor for the third edition of Gulf Travel Show. Mirza Ghalib, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia – Dubai Malaysia is gearing up for the reopening of the tourism industry and one of the key destinations is Langkawi. We partnered with Langkawi Development Authority …

The third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, the region’s most popular virtual trade, will take place from October 12 to 14, 2021. As the event’s Gold sponsor, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has pledged its support. H.E. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development …

Boracay Island and Palawan Island are two of the Philippines’ many beautiful beaches. In 2020, Conde Nast Traveler ranked Palawan Island as one of the 30 Best Beaches in the World. Meanwhile, Boracay has been named Best Island in the World by the international tourist magazine, Travel + Leisure in …

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arms of the Department of Tourism (DOT), announced the opening of registration for the 20th edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), known as the biggest government organised travel trade event in the country. For the second year in a …

As soon as the announcement came in that the UK has moved the UAE to the amber list, there was a spike in bookings for travel to the UAE from UK. It sends in a positive vibe for the tourism industry, some professionals shared their insights with TRAVTALK. Sofia Santos, …

The Department of Tourism in Philippines has hosted a series of three virtual dinners this year. The first Middle East CEOs Virtual Dinner was held on June 23, 2021 for trade partners from the Gulf while the second Middle East Virtual Dinner took place on Aug 18, 2021. This virtual …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippines is celebrating Siargao’s entry into Time magazine’s list of ‘The World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2021.’ Siargao earned its spot on the list not only because of its consistent waves but also because of its ongoing development to strengthen tourism infrastructure on the island. …