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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 …

As Saudi Arabia explores the opportunities of obtaining more inbound tourism by relaxation of its visa regulations in keeping with its Vision 2030; Radisson becomes the first group in the hospitality trade to announce the appointment of Maram Kokandi as the first lady General Manager at Park Inn by Radisson, …

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 …

In recent reports India, KSA and the UK maintain their status as Dubai’s dominant traffic generators with Oman and China continuing their impressive double-digit trajectory, propelling GCC and Asian region visitation. Dubai welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019. The latest visitation figures released …

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for the 17th consecutive year as part of its intensified campaign to promote Sharjah’s diverse and unique tourist offerings on the world stage. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) participated in …

The emirate maintains a strong 2017 tourism performance, with high double-digit spikes from five of top 10 source markets; India surpasses one million visitors in a six-month period for the first time. TT BUREAU A record total of 8.06 million international overnight tourists arrived in Dubai during the first six …

In its endeavour to offer new experiences to clients every season, Al Wasl Dhow goes all out to create new packages that include sunset cruise, spectacular views of Dubai’s canals, desert sports and adventure activities, reveals its Managing Director Ishrat Ali Khan. TT Bureau Al Wasl Dhow Cruise promises breathtaking …

Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has carved itself a unique niche in terms of its culture and heritage, setting itself far from the bright lights and skyscrapers found in its neighbouring emirates. TT Bureau Sharjah has an …