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Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is going the extra mile to ensure that all its hospitality, eco-tourism and leisure destinations, which are scheduled to open in a phased manner, will strictly adhere to the UAE Government’s health and safety protocols. Shurooq has announced the completion of a sterilisation and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that implementation of health and safety standards has become the new way forward whether it is a destination, attraction, eatery or wellness escape. SanJeet, Managing Director, DDP Group spoke with some of the industry experts about the future post COVID-19. Beverly Au Yong, Area Director …

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation and the digital transformation of global tourism. The guidelines …

The Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG) has been restructured with the appointment of Asim Arshad, CEO, Orient Travel, as the President of the Group along with Sumit Acharya, Managing Director, BCD Travel, as the Vice President. Industry stalwarts from leading travel agencies have been included in the Excutive …

In the attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19, our region in Asia Pacific and Middle East reacted swiftly. However, the hospitality industry is reaching out to the needy. It’s simply enhancing the interaction from pure service to an unforgettable human gesture, says Diane Thorsen, Hospitality Design Director, Gensler. Our …

International tourism was down 22 per cent in Q1 and could decline by 60-80 per cent over the whole year with 67 million fewer international tourists up to March, which translates into US$ 80 billion in lost exports. UNWTO has outlined three possible future scenarios depending on how the crisis …

After a successful first webinar session on Madrid and Barcelona – the popular areas of Spain, a second session will consist of another region which is quite close to the travellers of the GCC as it has the history and culture which bonds them to the destination. Starting from July, …

Strengthening its portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Rotana adds another property set – DAMAC Towers Arjaan to be open soon in Riyadh. The twin tower featuring 448 luxury rooms is company’s seventh property in the Kingdom and is one of the finest architectural landmarks of the region, offering …

SITA predicts how ultra-fast 5G networks will bring major change for airports, airlines, and passengers. As per CSS Insight data, 5G will be a game-changer for the aviation industry with projected growth to reach around USD 4.2 bn by 2026. The potential for innovation is huge and airports, airlines, and …

The Al Naboodah Group with over 60 years’ experience in business and more than 45 years in the travel industry, will take steps to expand its business opportunities across KSA, UAE, UK, Canada, Turkey and Azerbaijan over the next few years. Nasir Jamal Khan, CEO of Al Naboodah Travel shares …