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As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2022 begins, to be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December, fans from all over the world rush to book tickets. Trade partners share their views. Shantanu S. Mehta, General Manager, Orient Tours CWT M&E, UAE, Sultanate of Oman and …

Germany is one of the most popular summer getaways for GCC travellers. The recent confirmation that the country no longer requires vaccination or PCR will be an edge, as more travellers will opt for the destination. Yamina Sofo, Director, Sales and Marketing, German National Tourist Office (GNTO), shares details with …

Saudi Arabia has launched a programme to train 100K young Saudis with key hospitality skills necessary to pursue careers in the tourism industry. TT Bureau The programme was launched by His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia, at the 116th session of the World Tourism Organization’s Executive …

Plan a new wardrobe with value savings from designer brands The onset of summer is all about being bright and sunny. McArthurGlen is celebrating the new season with incredible discounts from everyone’s favourite designer brands. The list is endless and so are the options. Visitors who look to shelve the …

To open up the unexplored world of Azerbaijan, one must start with the capital city, Baku – prominent for its historical and modern landmarks. Sheki, Ganja and Shusha are other cities in the country, which are a must-visit for the tourists. Azerbaijan is a country boasting cities with very distinctive …

FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Qatar towards the last quarter of this year, will be a milestone for the region. However, Qatar Tourism has a more elaborate game plan than just FIFA itself. Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer, Qatar Tourism, shares with TRAVTALK their future plans for …

Spain Tourism Office in UAE signs agreement with Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), at the Arabian Travel Market. Through this collaboration, Spain Tourism & Wego will promote the ‘You deserve Spain’ campaign providing reassurance for travellers to visit the country again …

Malaysia has reopened its borders to international tourists starting 1 April 2022. Targeting to attract more than 2 million international tourists this year, Tourism Malaysia, will embark on a continuous effort to showcase the country’s unique blend of ‘Truly Asia’ heritage to the Middle East and the world. TT Bureau …

According to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the city has achieved 32 per cent year on year growth in number of visitors. Reports show that Dubai welcomed 7.28 million overnight visitors in 2021, and international arrivals in the fourth quarter of 2021 grew to 3.4 million, showcasing a strong …

In Q1 2022 hotels record 80 per cent occupancy, generating revenue worth AED11 billion. TT Bureau H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Small and Medium Enterprises and Chairman, UAE Tourism Council, revealed that the UAE’s tourism sector achieved a new growth milestone in Q1 2022, …