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The Arabian Travel Awards return with much aplomb for a new edition — to honour the hardworking people and businesses from the travel, tourism, and hospitality fraternity. Bringing under one roof industry stalwarts who have shaped, and continue to redefine, the way the world experiences travel, the 2025 edition promises …

Connecting the world for three days of intense networking, World Travel Market is bringing together travel professionals from across the world once again. Speaking with TRAVTALK, the media partner for the event, H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), shares how they are going …

The DCT Abu Dhabi will host the 68th Annual Convention & Exhibition of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) from 17–19 September 2025, further deepening its partnership with the India market. The convention aligns with DCT Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to welcome 39.3 million visitors annually …

Global tourism platform TOURISE has announced the members for its cross-sector Advisory Board, a powerhouse of industry titans guiding the platform’s strategic direction and shaping the agenda of the inaugural global summit taking place in Riyadh from 11–13 November 2025. The 14-member board brings together experts from various fields. TT …

On 25 November 2025, the Arabian Travel Awards will turn the spotlight on the visionaries transforming travel across the Middle East. This edition promises a powerful gathering of leaders, disruptors and unsung heroes from tourism and hospitality across the region. Over the past 7 years the event paid tribute to …

As the global business events industry regains momentum, the Middle East is emerging as a leader due to strategic investment, strong government support and world-class infrastructure. Nowhere is this more evident than at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where business events are becoming an increasingly prominent focus. According to the recently-released …

India’s tourism industry is experiencing growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved international connectivity. Reflecting the country’s growing influence in international travel and hospitality, India’s inbound and outbound offerings will be in focus during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held in Dubai. TT …

32nd edition of Arabian Travel Mart 2025 will feature 68 conference sessions with 185 high-profile speakers who will address audiences across three content stages: The Global Stage, the Future Stage, and the new Business Events Stage. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, Middle East, ATM, shared the details with TRAVTALK of this …

Arabian Travel Awards, one of the region’s esteemed accolades in travel, tourism & hospitality sectors, returns for its 8th edition on 25 November, 2025. Leaders will gather from across GCC to honour excellence in the Middle East travel landscape. Dr Shehara Fernando Held as an exclusive, invitation-only affair, the Arabian …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO, IC Bellagio, as the Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside 13 founding partners. The new platform, offering innovative travel solutions, aims to transform how Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operate and succeed …