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Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX 2021) was conducted digitally for three days by the DOT to help support and sustain the country’s diving industry. Shehara Rizly As COVID-19 has hit the local diving industry and those who depend on it, this year’s PHIDEX, themed ‘Our Sea, Our Story,’ aimed to …

Britain has always been a second home for GCC travellers. Patricia Yates, Director of Strategy and Communications, Visit Britain shares her views with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly We want to tell people about the destination and encourage the buzz that people still want to come Britain, while being careful with that …

Swiss Travel System has launched an e-learning platform for future Swiss public transport experts. This is a unique opportunity where agents can broaden their knowledge in an entertaining way and acquire essential public transport know-how. Andreas Nef, Market Manager, Swiss Travel System for UAE shares more details. Shehara Rizly Q …

Majid Al Futtaim has opened a variety of world-class entertainment experiences. We are thrilled to be adding to our portfolio with an all-encompassing entertainment venue which features a dynamic selection of interactive and immersive attractions for the whole family. The family entertainment category is evolving and, as a customer-centric brand, …

The maiden virtual roadshow ‘Ireland meets the Middle East’ saw two days of fruitful meetings with over 350 agents from the Middle East. Aisling McDermott, Manager Middle East & Asia, Tourism Ireland We are delighted about how our first virtual roadshow went, it was a huge success and we received …

The new resolutions are among several initiatives approved by the cabinet during a meeting chaired by Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to position the UAE as an ideal work and tourist destination. The new remote …

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the next edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, a leading global forum which explores creative cultural solutions to the most pressing issues affecting the world today, will take place virtually from March 8 to 10, …

In these extraordinary times, Singapore continues to stand as a premier business events destination. While COVID-19 has altered the events landscape, the fundamentals that have made Singapore successful – our vibrant business environment, outstanding infrastructure and future-ready workforce – remain unchanged, says Beverly Au Yong, Area Director, Middle East, Singapore …

Germany is readying for a year of transition in 2021 with a gradual recovery in international demand anticipated – including significant inbound visitation expected from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to the German National Tourism Board (GNTB). Utilising market research institutes and 2020 figures, the GNTB predicts that keen …

Kyoto Tourism conducted a webinar on March 2, 2021 from focusing on the Middle East market titled “Discover the serene beauty of Kyoto prefecture, the must-see sights and unique experiences it has to offer” with a total of four partners. It was quite an interesting webinar session concluded by the …