To achieve a cashless, contactless payment system across hospitality, retail and tourism sectors, Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PayBy, an innovative financial technology platform. In support of the UAE government’s vision to create a secure financial …
Read More »Racing to celebrate #DubaiDestinations
DCR announced 7th race meeting at Meydan Racecourse to highlight events, activities offered by emirate. The move is part of the Dubai Racing Club’s (DCR) efforts to support the initiative, which was launched in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and …
Read More »Summit for global co-op
Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit has reccommended 20 measures for smooth travel of People of Determination worldwide, as per vision of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit (DATIS), which called for international cooperation, was attended by His Highness Sheikh …
Read More »Lighting up the landscape
Drawing 1.3 million visitors in 2020, Sharjah Light Festival returns for 11th consecutive year with renowned artists celebrating science, creativity and heritage in dazzling display at Sharjah’s landmarks from Feb 9 to 20, 2022. Shehara Rizly His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA, said, “The 11th Sharjah Light Festival, …
Read More »DOT: PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10
The Philippines will start to accept fully-vaccinated foreign leisure travelers from visa-free countries beginning February 10. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat made the announcement today January 28 (Friday) after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the proposal of the Department of Tourism (DOT). “We …
Read More »Booster shots for fully vaccinated tourism workers commences
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Wednesday (January 12) that fully vaccinated tourism workers are now receiving booster shots as an added protection against the heightened threat of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country, and with most regions already attaining above 90 percent vaccination rates among active and eligible …
Read More »DOT trains over 30,000 tourism professionals amid pandemic
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has trained over 30,000 tourism professionals, surpassing its targets for such in 2021. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed her satisfaction with the latest numbers noting their continued commitment to support the tourism industry towards its recovery and sustainability. “Through these training programs, the DOT is …
Read More »Dubai records 4.8 mn visitors this year
As per the latest figures released at the second bi-annual City Briefing of 2021, as many as 9.4 million room nights were sold between January and October 2021 compared to seven million room nights during the same period in 2019. The strategy for the New Year is to show Dubai …
Read More »Sabah, the paradise of Malaysia
One of the most diverse areas in Malaysia which entails a rich history, culture, adventure and blessed with the oldest rainforest in the world is a bucket list destination for visitors from across the globe and a new destination to the Middle East visitors. The Honourable Datuk Jafry Ariffin, Minister …
Read More »Street Diversions launched
UAE has a new destination Street Diversions – for unconventional, theatrical and sensory experiences. Dubai’s latest immersive entertainment destination opens at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Founded on the principles of diversity, inclusion and empowering the unconventional, Street Diversions’ unconventional al fresco venue, which has breathed life into the open-air amphitheater at …
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