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In a first in the Middle East region, flyadeal has announced that Saudi cabin crew will be trained as certified tour guides in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to build a dynamic tourism industry. The programme will target 800 crew by 2030 for comprehensive tour guide training in which …

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb has launched TOURISE, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism. Built for ambition and backed by vision, the new tourism planform will convene a cross-section …

Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General, Tourism Malaysia, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shared that they expect to close 2025 with one million visitors from the Middle East region. Having received over 190k visitors last year, they are hopeful that alongside their new initiatives and enhanced connectivity, the numbers will rise …

The UAE’s Ministry of Economy will now be known as the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The announcement comes as part of UAE’s roadmap to Vision 2031. TT Bureau In order to reinforce the UAE’s global competitiveness and future-readiness, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and …

Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President – Owner Relationship Management, Rotana, has been nominated as the Secretary-General, UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term. She becomes the first Emirati woman to be elected for the coveted post. Dr Shehara Fernando The UN Tourism Executive Council recently met for a milestone session …

What: Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) launches its Summer Sale for travel agent partners to take advantage of exclusive offerings of at least 25% off thousands of hotels in top global destinations. When: Travel agents can book until July 21, 2025, for travel through October 31, 2025. Why: With …

RezLive.com has launched Smart Match, an advanced AI-powered feature, set to redefine the way travel agents compare and book hotel rooms. With the travel industry constantly evolving, Smart Match represents a pivotal innovation—transforming the room selection experience by using AI to intelligently group, compare and present hotel room options in …

Radisson Hotel Group Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Daaliah Meyer joins Radisson Hotel Group as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications in Saudi Arabia. With a background in neuropsychology and a career forged at the intersection of creativity, data and human behaviour, Meyer brings a powerful perspective to hospitality marketing. She …

Al Rais Travel has appointed Footprints Worldwide as its representative office in India. The initiative reaffirms Al Rais Travel’s commitment to expanding its global network and building new partnerships with travel agencies and tour operators across India, and significantly increase the number of Indian visitors to Dubai and the UAE. …

The Tower Plaza Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road has been the most sought-after hotel by both leisure and corporate travellers from across GCC, Europe and CIS countries. Ahmed Ibrahim, Commercial Director and Acting General Manager, Tower Plaza Hotel, shares with TRAVTALK some of their unique experiences and initiatives to attract …