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RAKTDA hosted a two-day re-familiarisation experience for its valued partners in the UAE. Participants included Managing Directors and CEOs from leading travel agencies including BCD Travel Dubai, Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism Agencies, Sharaf Travel & Tourism Group, Trans Arabian, Cozmo Travel, Al Tayer Travel, Deira Travel and IBYTA. The …

As the city gathers momentum with the resumption of conferences, meetings and exhibitions, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has formed a new Business Events Stakeholders Committee, reinforcing its commitment to engaging with the industry and re-establishing its place at the heart of Dubai’s economic growth and …

Domestic market has become more important today, as people are compelled not to travel as most borders are yet to open. Rajitha Rajapakse, Head of Sales & Marketing at Explore the Wonders, shares with us some insights on the real deal behind the scene. Shehara Rizly Q What type of …

The travel industry has seen its share of setbacks and managed to bounce back quickly from each disaster. The global pandemic has had an unparalleled and devastating impact on the aviation industry with airlines grounding their entire fleets for months, says Maher Koubaa, Amadeus Executive Vice President Airlines, Middle East, …

Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, The Governor of Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated in the university city of the University of Tabuk the Grand Millennium Tabuk Hotel of the Higher Education Fund, in the presence of the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Directors of …

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) took place in a brand new format, addressing how the hotel industry can ‘Transform Tomorrow.’ As the hosts of the second day of AHIC at Rixos Premium JBR property, Mark Willis, CEO Middle East & Africa at Accor, shared his views about the event and …

After a six-month period of transformation, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach welcomes its visitors back to their property to discover what they have in store for you and to indulge in French luxury and Arabian hospitality throughout your stay. The Walk, Dubai: Sofitel Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, is set under an infinite …

RAK Leisure, (RAKL), the lifestyle subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), will launch 1484 by Puro on October 1, 2020. The highly anticipated restaurant located atop the Jais Adventure Peak is named for its height of 1,484 metres above sea level and is the UAE’s highest restaurant offering. Located next …

The 16th edition of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) took place from September 29 to October 1, 2020, addressing how the hotel industry can ‘Transform Tomorrow’. The three-day event was packed with critical insights from industry leaders. Shehara Rizly The programme featured over 60 speakers and was broadcast live …

At a recent conference, Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO reiterated the new call for systematic testing of all international travellers before departure as this would enable governments to safely open its borders without quarantine. The key to restoring the freedom of mobility across borders is systematic COVID-19 …