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Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of properties that opened in the Middle East region. Some new brands have entered the market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Shangri-La Jeddah Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Number of Rooms/Suites  – 220 …

UAE will be the base next winter for environmentally high-performing passenger ship, MSC World Europa, to sail in the Middle East. Its Swiss-based owner and operator MSC will dedicate a second ship, MSC Opera, to Gulf region for 2022 and 23 sailing season to strengthen its position as region’s number …

On February 15, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded one million visitors. On the occasion, Carmen Bueno, Executive Commissioner General of the Spain Pavilion, welcomed the millionth visitor, an Irish man living in Abu Dhabi, who was there with his family. The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded …

Tourism leaders from the Caribbean nation visit UAE as part of a week-long mission to deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the islands’ extensive appeal and best environmental practices in a conversation with UAE’s Green Sheikh at EXPO 2020 – including a nationwide ban on plastic. A high-level …

Enjoy unrivalled views at Sekinchan Selangor in Malaysia: Sekinchan is a small coastal town in the northwestern corner of Selangor. Situated in Sabak Bernam district, about 90 km from Kuala Lumpur, the town is packed with attractions. However, the main draw is, of course, its endless vistas of paddy fields …

With COVID-19 restrictions easing globally, border control authorities have added responsibility to review health credentials of travellers in the Middle East. While biometric identity management systems have helped reduce safety and security concerns, the sector demands frequent innovations. The pandemic has shifted the travel process, and it has brought the …

Listening to the needs of B2B customers and travel agents, Radisson Hotel Group designed tailor made solutions. Ayse Abbas, Marketing Manager B2B and B2C, Radisson Hotel Group shares with TRAVTALK some of the initiatives taken during the pandemic and initiatives for this year to attract more small meetings in their …

Visitor from more than 100 countries to take part in the  trade event. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, ME-ATM, shares more details with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly Could you share with us the theme, dates for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year? Now in its 29th year, the upcoming edition of ATM …

Philippines’ Pavilion ‘Bangóta’ unveiled Puerto Princesa underground river, one of the new seven wonders of nature selected from across the world in a special voting campaign with over 600 million people. The occasion was graced by Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Hjayceelyn Quintana. Shehara Rizly In his opening, …

Kuwait Airways announced launch of 17 new destinations, in addition to existing 40, bringing total number to 57. The new destinations will include Malaga, Moscow, Sarajevo, Nice, Salalah, Sharm El Sheikh, Sohag, Alexandria, Mykonos, Bodrum, Trabzon, Vienna, Madrid, Casablanca, Manchester, Kathmandu and Kuala Lumpur. Kuwait Airways is pleased to announce …