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On the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) request, on November 19, 2021, the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) “has approved in principle the entry of fully vaccinated tourists from Green List countries/territories/jurisdictions,” according to guidelines that may be finalised and approved by the IATF-EID. The …

Following the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF-EID) decision to reduce the quarantine period for travellers from both green and yellow list countries, or those with low and medium infections, the tourism chief made the announcement. The Department of Tourism (DOT) has been working to …

New research from VisitBritain highlights British expats’ top motivations for travel to the UK. It further provides valuable insights to harness the pent-up demand from British expats to visit the UK and to boost visitor spending. The study suggested that 60% of UAE travellers planned to visit friends and relatives on …

Since the epidemic, Uganda Tourism and its partners staged a first roadshow in Dubai. Over 70 agents from Dubai attended the event, which included onsite business-to-business meetings. Middle East is considered  an emerging market for Uganda hence its importance was stressed at the event. Lily Ajarova,  Chief Executive Officer, Uganda …

It is time to return to Yas Island, the most exciting and entertaining destination in the UAE The first Warner Bros. hotel is set to open on the island very soon, giving visitors another reason to return. Liam Findlay, General Manager, Experience Hub, speaks with TRAVTALK about the many new …

Mark your calendars on 23rd November 2021 at 12noon UAE time to revisit destination Germany with a special focus as a much loved shopping destination. In this webinar the focus will be about one of the most exclusive department stores in Germany, Breuninger. Shehara Rizly Germany has been one of …

Following the resumption of flights, several European countries have gradually opened their borders to leisure travel, and residents of the UAE have been looking for notable European cities to visit. As travel in Europe reopens, Wego delves into its travel search data to identify which European cities residents are looking …

All tourism employees and eligible Boracay residents are expected to be fully vaccinated in one month, allowing fully vaccinated individuals to visit the world-famous island without having to undergo COVID-19 testing as early as November. As of October 24, the vaccination had reached 91.09 per cent of all tourism workers …

Malta opened its borders amidst summer to welcome the GCC, the continued relationship between the government of the UAE and Malta was sealed when a fully fledged embassy was opened recently in Abu Dhabi. Claude Zammit Trevisan, Senior Manager – Destination Marketing – Russia & CIS, Japan & S. Korea, …

At the third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, Tourism Malaysia held a virtual press conference, announcing the most exciting news that Langkawi hopes to open for international travellers by mid-November this year. Their strong vaccination drive enabled them to steadily move ahead. Shehara Rizly Langkawi is set to be …