Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 1:25 pm

Travellers return to booking with traditional agents in digital twist

After years of tough competition with Online Travel Agents (OTAs), traditional agencies are re-gaining popularity as travellers seek out bespoke service and specialist advice over discounted deals Traditional travel agencies have an opportunity to re-capture the market share previously lost to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:49 pm

Hilton’s Curio Collection Signs New Hotel in Dubai

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a management agreement with Khamas Group of Investments and Bethahab Group to open a hotel under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in Dubai.  The 252 guest room hotel will be located in Business Bay, a fast growing district in the Emirate.   Curio...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:25 pm

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah Unveils ‘Summer Surprises’ at ATM 2017

Kempinski Hotel and Residence Palm Jumeirah is participating under the Kempinski Hotels pavilion in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week, from April 24- 27, 2017. Director of Sales and Marketing, Zeynep Peker discusses the luxury hotel’s strategy to engage with delegates and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 5:20 am

UAE travellers willing to spend more than $100 (AED370) on extras to ‘personalise’ their travel, study finds

New research from global travel technology company Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has found that travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be willing to spend an average of $107 (AED370) on extras to personalise their trips.    The study, which surveyed business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 2:00 am

Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar in joint collaboration to promote tourism in the Gulf at Arabian Travel Market 2017

A move to strengthened destination marketing and boost tourism in the land of Kilimanjaro and spices, Destination Zanzibar returns to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, through strategic alliance with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT), Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators (ZATO), Zanzibar...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 26 April, 2017 12:03 am

​BATTLE OF BOTTLES BLOWN THE BOTTLE AT KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana blown the bottle in the name of the Earth Day, one of the world’s most creative action day against climate illiteracy. Finding empty plastic bottles and other recycled materials to build race boats was the Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana challenge with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:50 pm

TIME Hotels unveils ‘special’ plans for region’s first hotel run by women

TIME Hotels Management has unveiled plans for a new four-star hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha ‘shopping’ district, TIME Asma Hotel, which will aim for 80% of team members to be female, led by general manager Ghada Mahgoub, with dedicated facilities for female guests. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:39 pm

TOURISM MALAYSIA UNVEILS SOME OF LATEST TOURISM ATTRACTIONS AT THE ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2017

  The Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz officially launched the Malaysia Pavilion today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017 in Dubai. This year, a total of 142 Malaysian sellers from 71 organisations joined Tourism Malaysia to participate ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:29 pm

SriLankan Airlines spreads its wings throughout Asia and the Middle East

SriLankan Airlines is pleased to announce the launching of 11 new destinations focussing on the Asia-Middle East region, one of the fastest growing travel markets in the world. The launching of the new destinations reflects the airline’s further commitment in strengthening its presence in the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:35 am

Tourism key for economic growth and diversification in the MENA region

Tourism can be a key driver of the growth and economic diversification for the Middle East and North Africa region concluded the 2017 Ministerial Forum organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al...

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