Tag: Travel Industry
Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution...
Innovating Business Travel, What’s Next?
Global business travel spending has increased by 47% year-on-year as the world recovered from the pandemic. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA),...
For UAE, KSA Citizens Premium Travel Experiences Are Very Important
New research finds that airport lounges remain extremely popular in the region
Loyalty rewards are considered the top payment card travel benefit
There is a correlation...
Future for Tourism Attractions in 2021 and Beyond Discussed at ATM...
Arival survey identified key trends such as online bookings, virtual tours, self-guided experience as shaping the future for tours, activities and attractions.
The outlook for...
China Gearing Up for International Travel
International travel from China back to pre-Covid levels by 2023
86 foreign and 19 Chinese airlines flying to 55 countries - 294 roundtrip flights to...
Travel Tech Giants Stage a Conference Comeback at ATM In Dubai
Travel Forward, the leading global event for travel technology, has revealed an impressive line-up of big name brands to present live on stage as...
Arabian Travel Market Returns in a Pre-pandemic Format
62 countries represented on exhibition floor such as KSA, Germany, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, South Korea, The Philippines, Malaysia, Maldives and Israel
67...
Reduced Losses for Airlines but Continued Pain in 2021
IATA expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 (net profit margin of -10.4%)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects net airline...
DCT Abu Dhabi Launches E-learning Platform for Industry Partners
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi on Tuesday announced the launch of the ‘Abu Dhabi Specialist Programme’, an e-learning platform which...
Emirates Increases Refunds Capability
Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by travel disruptions caused by...
Emirates Puts Customers First in COVID-19 Waiver Policies
Emirates puts customers first in COVID-19 waiver policies
Simplifies waivers and refunds policy with one unified approach worldwide
Eases concerns about pre-booked summer...
Global Business Travel – Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Casualty
Business travel has become the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic by coming to a halt across the globe, according to the latest research...
Coronavirus Impact: Emirates Suspends Most Passenger Flights, Retains Commercial
The Emirates Group’s business response to COVID-19
Emirates retains cargo operations, but temporarily suspends passenger operations by 25 March
dnata significantly reduces operations, including...
Most Loved Travel and Hospitality Brands of 2018
Social media plays an extensive role in how customers feel about travel and hospitality brands, and where they choose to spend their vacation time....
Current Travel Trends across GCC Greatly Vary
Significant industry changes highlighted in the Cleartrip 2017 Travel Insights Report
Kuwait saw the highest air growth rate in the region at 20%
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Top Ten Most Visited Cities in 2017
Euromonitor International unveiled the Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017 Edition 1 at World Travel Market (WTM) London, the leading travel and tourism event...
Dubai to Welcome Largest Arabian Travel Market Yet
The Arabian Travel Market, ATM, 2017, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, will open its doors on 24th April for business networking opportunities, insightful...
New ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury’ Campaign Unveiled
Tourism Authority of Thailand Unveils New ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury’ Campaign
Campaign aims to position Thailand as a ‘Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess’ for...