Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated US$1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of 19 per cent when compared with figures from 2018.That…
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VFS Global to offer Expo 2020 Dubai tickets to global audience
VFS Global has been named an official ticket reseller for Expo 2020 Dubai.The event is to be held in the United Arab Emirates for six months from October 20th.Customers travelling to Dubai during Expo…
Cheng appointed executive director of Hong Kong Tourism Board
Dane Cheng has assumed the role of executive director with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.Hong Kong Tourism Board chairman, Pang Yiu-kai, remarked: “I am confident that Cheng’s profound knowl…
Qatar Airways signs IndiGo codeshare partnership
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline.Sales will start from today with the first codeshare flights to operate on December 18th.This agreem…
Saudi Arabia sees boom in tourism visa applications
Tourism visa applications to Saudi Arabia have boomed since the kingdom announced it was opening its doors to more foreign visitors in September.The country revealed its £98 e-visa system was op…
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View welcomes first guests
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View.Continuing Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion in key global cities, the new design-focused hotel is the group&rsq…
WTM 2019: Rotana showcases global aspirations in London
Rotana is showcasing its diverse collection of hotels at World Travel Market London.Taking place this week at ExCeL London convention, the event provides Rotana with an outstanding platform for engage…
Club Med aims to tap on the booming Indian market
Holidays must be easy and carefree especially when travelling with family and kids and understanding this requirement, Club Med was founded by Gérard Blitz and Gilbert Trigano. Pioneering the i…
Experience Hub training programme drives increased product and destination expertise in India
Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, has announced the latest ‘Yas Expert’ winner from India. The recently launched online destination training programme ha…
TUI to return to Sharm El Sheikh for summer 2020
TUI has announced holidays to Sharm El Sheikh will be back on sale on Thursday, November 7th.Sticking with its commitment of offering more flexibility and choice for its customers, TUI will reintroduc…