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Travelport confirmed that the company is now the sole Global Distribution System (GDS) provider of Air India’s domestic flight content in India. The contract, which was awarded to Travelport following a competitive bidding process, came into effect in November 2018 and was fully implemented as of January 1, 2020. Travelport …

Lower costs for flying, budget holidays, and the ubiquity of the internet have contributed to more choices, greater accessibility and unprecedented demand. Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont, Managing Director of Amadeus Gulf shares insights on accessible travel with TRAVTALK. What do people with special accessibility needs seek while planning a trip? While …

UAE Ministry of Economy has launched the milestone edition of AIM under the theme, ‘Investing for the Future: Shaping the Global Investment Strategies’. Government officials, economic experts, global investors and entrepreneurs from over 140 countries will come together at the 10th edition to be held from March 24-26, 2020 in …

Mina Rashid dealt with over 60,000 cruise passengers, as it handled processes for the arrival of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5, Pullmantur Cruises’ Horizon, MSC Cruises’ MSC Lirica, Jalesh Cruises’ Karnika as well as the maiden calls from Costa Cruises’ Costa Diadema and Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas on …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) continues to work towards establishing a strong foothold in the Northern European tourism market. Efforts to draw in more visitors from the region commenced this year with its participation at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair in Helsinki, Finland. Held from January 15 …

Movenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai has unveiled their latest addition to the property, offering guests a more spacious and comfortable experience. Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai has been recognised in offering home-like stays with its spacious rooms and apartments. In an aim to amplify the ‘hometel’ experience, Mövenpick Hotel Apartments …

Central Hotels recently celebrated the opening of a 203-key luxury beachfront hotel with magnificent views of the Arabian Gulf. C Central Resort The Palm is strategically located in Dubai’s iconic man-made island, home to some of Dubai’s top luxury resorts – The Palm Jumeirah. One of the world’s most well-known …

There is little that the island nation of Sri Lanka does not possess. Exquisite scenery for weddings, untouched nature, mountains and sports for adventure enthusiasts and exotic wildlife are just slivers of the pie. Visitors to Sri Lanka can also expect a warm welcome by truly hospitable people. Fondly known …

Offering its guests the opportunity to fly directly to 126 countries from Istanbul, Turkish Airlines added Xi’an, the Chinese city with 3,000 years of history, to its flight network on Dec 30. Xi’an became the flag carrier’s fourth destination in Mainland China and the 318th destination in the world. The …

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) in the Middle East organised a M!CE evening in Dubai. The aim of the networking evening was to attract companies from the Middle East to visit Taiwan for meetings and incentives along with various attractions that the destination has to offer. Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) …