In-the-Issue

For the upcoming CII Tamil Nadu Travel Mart (TTM), the Middle East is a crucial market. Its parallel event, CII Tamil Nadu Medical Travel Mart, in association with the Health Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, aims to be an eye opener for the ME buyers. TT Bureau The Confederation of …

This year, Arabian Travel Awards will be held on October 22, at the Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, with leading travel commerce company Travelport as its technology partner. TT Bureau As the countdown begins for the third edition of the coveted Arabian Travel Awards, nominations are still open …

Come summer and the Middle Eastern traveller explores various ways to unwind, be it in the form of staycations or travelling for retail tourism. Other destinations stand to gain a lot through these visits. Industry spokespersons share this season’s inbound and outbound trends. Shehara Rizly Sigrid de Mazieres, Director, German …

The Dubai-Kannur service, launched by GoAir is in collaboration with Al Naboodah, a major player in Dubai. Spokespersons from the two companies share details on the potential of business and leisure in the two cities and how the entities can gain from the partnership. TT Bureau Kannur is said to …

Turkish Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines, the largest airline and flag carrier of Turkey and Poland respectively, announced the enhancement of their current codeshare agreement with additional destinations both from Turkish Airlines’ and LOT’s flight network. TT Bureau Turkish Airlines, flies to more countries and international destinations than any other …

Sochi is all set to make way for one of the most important events in the calendar, the famous Formula 1 VTB Grand Prix, which is scheduled to take place from September 27 to 29. The city hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2014. TT Bureau The circuit …

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 …

One of the key networking events is the annual EmQuest Cricket Mania, which witnessed many travel agents coming together to share their common interest in a friendly match of cricket. TT Bureau It was the second consecutive year that RwandAir sponsored the EmQuest Cricket Mania event recently with other partners …

Palladium Hotel Group, a prominent Spanish hotel chain with a portfolio of 50 hotels in over six countries such as Spain, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Italy and Brazil, broadens its market for the Middle Eastern traveller. Sandra Polo, Asia & MEA Commercial Director, talks about their plans.  TT Bureau Could …

The Khareef season is a busy time in Salalah as it is one of the most visited destinations by GCC travellers who like to soak in the lush greenery. SalamAir recently flew down agents from Abu Dhabi along with hotel partner, Millennium Salalah. Here’s what the agents had to say …