Expo 2020 Dubai reached the remarkable milestone of 20 million visits – an amazing achievement making history against the odds while bringing the world together in the United Arab Emirates for the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic. Displaying huge resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges, …
Read More »Antigua and Barbuda woos ME travellers
Tourism leaders from the Caribbean nation visit UAE as part of a week-long mission to deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the islands’ extensive appeal and best environmental practices in a conversation with UAE’s Green Sheikh at EXPO 2020 – including a nationwide ban on plastic. A high-level …
Read More »ATM to begin from May 9
Visitor from more than 100 countries to take part in the trade event. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, ME-ATM, shares more details with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly Could you share with us the theme, dates for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year? Now in its 29th year, the upcoming edition of ATM …
Read More »Corporate travel spending to go up 32% in ’22
A report of World Travel & Tourism Council mentions that business travel expenditure in the Middle East will rise by 32% this year, following a predicted 49% increase during 2021. This gives hopes for boost in travel and tourism business throughout the region. Business ravel expenditure in the Middle East …
Read More »Gulf Travel Show is back to redefine travel
Fourth edition of the two-day Gulf Travel Show will begin vertually on March 22 this year. Shehara Rizly After the success of three editions, held in November 2020, March 2021 and October 2021, the Gulf Travel Show is back on popular demand in 2022. The timing of the virtual trade …
Read More »Celebrating women leaders
As International Women’s Day approaches, celebrates the women leaders in tourism and hospitality sectors, who are doing extraordinary work in their fields and inspiring coming generation. Shehara Rizly Kathryn Wallington, Head of Middle East, Africa, UK and Ireland, Travelport Inspiration to join travel tech I’ve always been passionate about the …
Read More »New UAE work week: Dates of ATM changed
Arabian Travel Market will begin from May 9 to 12, 2022 in line new Monday-to-Friday working week. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the revised dates are expected to complement international markets, majority of which also follow the Monday-to-Friday working week. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian …
Read More »Emilia-Romagna celebrates Regional Day
Emilia-Romagna Region celebrated its Regional Day at Expo 2020 with a line-up of educational and digital learning events, highlighting its prestigious role as a leading European hub for science education and digital innovation. It is the second Emilia-Romagna mission at Expo 2020 Dubai, after the mission of President Stefano Bonaccini …
Read More »11 million visit Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visitors as on January 24, 2022, catalysed by a magical new musical from Indian stars Shekhar Kapur and A.R. Rahman, plus a series of high-profile events as part of the first Global Goals Week to be organised outside United Nations in New York. Visitors …
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, …
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