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With 2019 being touted as a record year for WTM London, the Middle East is being considered as a significant contributor to it. The region’s recent strides in both inbound and outbound tourism are being felt across the world. TT Bureau Organisers predict 2019 to be a record year for WTM, boosted by …

At World Travel Market (WTM) in London, tourist boards, travel companies and hotels from the MENA region will have a diverse new range of opportunities to connect and reap more business through the networking sessions. HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA Our participation in leading global events such as …

Travelling the world and inaugurating nearly 300+ properties in over 40 countries, Ian Rydin is one of the most illustrious General Managers with a 30 years stint in hospitality sector. Shehara Rizly Venturing into hospitality A Swedish national, who loves numbers and was keen to be an accountant entered the …

Real estate and hospitality sectors are the key revenue drivers of Al Moosa, which had commenced operations in the year 1970. Mohammed Khoori, Board Director and General Manager, AA Al Moosa, reveals the company’s plans for the next two years. TT Bureau In which countries do you currently manage properties? …

Adding new destinations to their network in ME, Oman Air is also strengthening efforts to promote Oman as a MiCE destination. Shahzad Naqvi, Country Manager for UAE, Oman Air, shares the airline’s state-of-the-art facilities and future plans. TT Bureau With the opening of the new airport what has been introduced …

Dubai will be bedazzled again with the 3rd edition of the most coveted Arabian Travel Awards on October 22, 2019, at the Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. The awards recognise the stalwarts in the industry for their dedication and hard work. TT Bureau According to World Travel and …

Today when travellers go online they are looking for more than just an airline ticket or a hotel. In what could be termed as Pro-Traveller services, Tune Protect has collaborated with RST Holdings Pte Ltd. to offer end-to-end service to its travellers, who can access everything in the comfort of …

ITB Asia this year is all set to witness deliberations from thought leaders on trends in the travel industry. The event will kick off from October 16-18, at Sands Expo and Convention Centre at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Katrina Leung, Managing Director, Messe Berlin (Singapore), shares more… TT Bureau …

Travelling to outbound destinations has opened a plethora of options for the Middle Eastern traveller. The increase in accessibility to varied countries, has also opened doors of business for potential outbound tour operators, hotels and airlines. Industry experts highlight what they have on offer for the region. Shehara Rizly Outbound …

Expatriates form an astounding 45 per cent in ME. Due to the high percentage, the number of visiting friends and relatives, commonly known as VFR, are also surging. Ejaz Kazi, General Manager, E-Travel & Tours, Oman, highlights how Tune Protect caters to this segment via Travel Visit Assurance Plan. Do …