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Seychelles, one of the top tourist destinations for GCC travellers, launched its National COVID-19 Immunisation campaign on January 10, 2021. Leading by example, the President of the Republic of Seychelles H E Wavel Ramkalawan took the SinoPharm COVID-19 vaccine, making him the first Head of State in Africa to take …

TIME Hotels has underscored its commitment to staff welfare and dedication to positively supporting local communities with the launch of the group’s 2021 CSR calendar. The campaign, which is based around the four pillars of workplace, marketplace, community and environment, has been a mainstay of TIME Hotels’ commitment to improving …

As part of their ongoing partnership with Al Ihsan Charity Association, Wyndham hotels Ajman extended aid to the organisation by offering amenities at the hotels’ private beach club. Six orphans supported by Al Ihsan Charity completed swimming and diving training courses facilitated by Majellan Sports Marine and Diving Center. On …

Located along the famed Batu Ferringhi beach in Penang, Malaysia, the five-star PARKROYAL Penang Resort offers unparalleled experiences from exquisite gourmet dining, state-of-the-art facilities and a host of family-oriented activities. Tucked away from the busy city yet only a stone’s throw away, immerse yourself in nature’s wonders and explore Penang, …

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Dubai offers increased functionality to its UAE trade partners via the KrisConnect Programme, as part of the airline’s initiative to improve overall customer experience. Ryan Yeoh, General Manager, Gulf & Middle East, Singapore Airlines shares with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly Q What is the Kris-Connect Programme and why …

Germany and Scandinavian markets have focused on GCC over the past few years, hence a new company, Step to Markets, was established in Berlin after many years of experience in the GCC. Maher Azizia, Chief Executive Officer, Step to Markets speaks with TravTalk about the venture. Shehara Rizly Please share …

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the resumption of desert tours and related activities in the emirate with strict implementation of the precautionary measures and guidelines issued for desert tours and Sharjah tour operators. This latest decision comes as part of the efforts to resume the tourism …

In a move to take all preventive precautions and limit the spread of COVID-19, the new medical passport has been launched by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. As Saudi Arabian Government is keen to preserve the health and safety of citizens and residents within its soil from the …

The re-opening of the King Fahd Causeway will add billions of dollars to Bahrain’s economy as visitor levels return to pre-pandemic levels, according to an expert. Dr. Ali Al-Moulani, President of the Bahrain Economists Society, hailed the Kingdom’s “longstanding tourism and trade ties” with Saudi Arabia following news that the …