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Futuristic façade at UAE Pavilion

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) reveals the pavilion façade design built on the theme of the ‘University of the Future’ (UoF), a new model of education which is focussed on preparing the next generation in solving employability challenges with the Pathfinders Program and the IoF among its central initiatives. …

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DTCM lauds hospitality partners’ support

As Dubai further consolidates its strategic partnerships in the domestic and international markets in the post-pandemic period, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has highlighted the pivotal role played by global hospitality partners in accelerating the city’s tourism recovery. At a meeting with the General Managers of …

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Hong Kong: Discovering the Great Outdoors

Hong Kong is actually greener than it is grey and we want to encourage our GCC visitors to rediscover Hong Kong through its thriving wellness scene, number of hiking trails, outlying islands, nature-based sightseeing locations, shares Puneet Kumar, Director, South Asia & Middle East, Hong Kong Tourism Board. Shehara Rizly …

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ME key source market for Azerbaijan

Over the past few months, Azerbaijan has welcomed travellers from the GCC which gave them an opportunity to showcase their novel infrastructure and leisure, retail and entertainment across the destination. Florian Sengstschmid, CEO, Azerbaijan Tourism Board shares with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly What are the new protocols and policies when it …

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Malaysia’s platinum endorsement

Tourism Malaysia has committed itself as a platinum sponsor for the third edition of Gulf Travel Show. Mirza Ghalib, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia – Dubai Malaysia is gearing up for the reopening of the tourism industry and one of the key destinations is Langkawi. We partnered with Langkawi Development Authority …

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Sharjah gold partner @ GTS

The third edition of the Gulf Travel Show, the region’s most popular virtual trade, will take place from October 12 to 14, 2021. As the event’s Gold sponsor, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has pledged its support. H.E. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development …

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Discover seven secluded beaches in the Philippines

Boracay Island and Palawan Island are two of the Philippines’ many beautiful beaches. In 2020, Conde Nast Traveler ranked Palawan Island as one of the 30 Best Beaches in the World. Meanwhile, Boracay has been named Best Island in the World by the international tourist magazine, Travel + Leisure in …

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PHITEX 2021 slated for September 19-23

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arms of the Department of Tourism (DOT), announced the opening of registration for the 20th edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), known as the biggest government organised travel trade event in the country. For the second year in a …

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Prioritising the safety of travellers

The Department of Tourism in Philippines has hosted a series of three virtual dinners this year. The first Middle East CEOs Virtual Dinner was held on June 23, 2021 for trade partners from the Gulf while the second Middle East Virtual Dinner took place on Aug 18, 2021. This virtual …

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