In-the-Issue

The maiden virtual roadshow will be organised by Singapore Tourism Board on August 31, 2020. Beverly Au Yong, Area Director, Singapore Tourism Board, Middle East shares with TRAVTALK the importance of connecting the regional stakeholders with Singapore service providers for business and networking opportunities. What are the main objectives of …

The final session in a tri-series webinar to promote the rich, beautiful and historical Spain was held last month. In this session, Daniel Rosado Bayon, Director of the Spanish Tourism Office in Abu Dhabi walked the viewers through the very interesting lush greenery areas in the Spain. Shehara Rizly As …

Germany is one of the most important destinations for travellers from the GCC due to its diverse offerings that cater to the many needs of the travellers from this region. Yamina Sofo, Director, Sales & Marketing, German National Tourist Office, Gulf countries shares about their webinar to discover the destination …

With all the efforts by the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, last month the country opened for international travellers amidst strict protocols to ensure the safety and security of every individual. In the first session of the second Travtalk ME conclave, three eminent personalities spoke about the tourism industry …

The outbreak of the pandemic has seen the emergence of a new normal for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Three industry leaders discuss the strategies, outcomes, regulations and standards which need to be implemented. Nia Niscaya, Deputy Minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia …

Almosafer has conducted a study amongst over 3,000 Saudi nationals to gauge people’s travelling behaviour post COVID-19 and found that domestic travel will be a top choice once lockdown restrictions ease. The domestic travel leisure market is expected to see a boost with 35% Saudis keen on discovering the growing …

The past few weeks have seen the hospitality industry come up with new plans and strategies like never before. Today as hotels open their doors to travellers, it will be in an era of the ‘new normal’. Stalwarts in the industry share their experiences on challenges and customer engagement during …

The newly opened hotel, located at Dubai Digital Park, has now opened its 59 stylish long-term homes including studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis, located in Dubai’s first-ever smart city project built with the latest AI and IoT technologies, was the first of the …

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, for a captivating property in the heart of Rome. A multi-million-euro investment is behind IHG’s plans to open InterContinental Rome in 2022. The luxury hotel will be set …

TRAVTALK had a tête-à-tête with Sumit Acharya, Managing Director – BCD Travel LLC, Dubai about the current status of the industry and their many efforts to ensure the industry stays afloat at a time with challenges. BCD Travel focuses on corporate TMC although they have M!CE and leisure divisions in …