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The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has launched the Germany Halal Travel Guide, a dedicated resource designed to support Muslim travellers in planning seamless, culturally respectful journeys throughout Germany. The guide can be downloaded free of charge from a dedicated microsite hosted on the official Germany Travel website. TT Bureau …

Nuran Kilani, Chief Operating Officer, L’AZURE Hospitality, speaks with travtalk about how their recent strategic partnership with Shiji marks a transformative leap in the group’s operational capabilities. Far beyond a technology upgrade, the integration of Shiji’s cloud-based Property Management System is shaping a smarter, more agile hospitality ecosystem for L’AZURE. …

‘Threat’, ‘Hidden Cost’, ‘Great Danger’; these are just a few of the words recently featured in headlines around the world, highlighting one of the main challenges facing the global tourism industry today — overtourism. Increased affordability and accessibility of international travel, rise of low-cost airlines and proliferation of digital platforms …

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 …

Tourism Seychelles together with TRAVTALK showcased its strategy and growth plans to key stakeholders from the UAE’s travel trade at an exclusive Power Breakfast. TT Bureau Tourism Seychelles Middle East, along with TRAVTALK, recently hosted an exclusive Power Breakfast at Pullman Hotel Deira Dubai, bringing together key figures from the …

Asia has firmly claimed the crown as the most sought-after destination for GCC travellers this summer. From the vibrant street life of Bangkok to the serene landscapes of Kyoto, Southeast Asia is capturing the imagination of globetrotters like never before. Dr Shehara Fernando A mix of affordability, accessibility, rich cultural …

With decades of research behind it, Amadeus is now harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enrich the traveller’s journey and the agent’s role. In an exclusive conversation with TRAVTALK, Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont, MD, Amadeus Gulf, sheds light on how AI is being layered into existing systems, improving efficiency and redefining how …

The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress recorded in 2023. For the second consecutive year, the Kingdom crossed the 100 million tourist mark, …

Diriyah, a heritage-rich cultural destination of Saudi Arabia, made its debut at ITB China this year, underscoring the Kingdom’s strategic push to diversify its visitor base and attract international travellers from key source markets. Naif Hassan Awlia, Tourism and Engagement Director, Diriyah, highlights the destination’s growing appeal to Asian travellers. …

As Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape undergoes an unprecedented transformation under Vision 2030, industry leaders are redefining what it means to deliver excellence. Nuran Kilani, COO, L’azure Hospitality Saudi Arabia brings a guest-centric, brand-driven perspective to scaling hospitality in a Kingdom where cultural authenticity meets global ambition. TT Bureau When Kilani …