19th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival to kick off January 2
• International entertainment and shopping extravaganza to further enhance Dubai’s position as a family tourism destination
• Between 1996 -2012, DSF attracted around 47 million...
Final Preparations in Place for Arabian Travel Market 2021 In-Person Event
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has reconfirmed that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase, will go-ahead in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)...
dnata to Represent Club Med in the Gulf Region
dnata today announced its appointment as the exclusive general sales agent (GSA) for Club Med holidays across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Founded...
Dubai Tourism Report Reveals Key Travel Trends
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, last year, as well as an overview of future activities, campaigns and strategies as Dubai progresses towards...
5 Luxury Travel Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2015
In 2015, luxury travel will become more and more popular. Travelers will be willing to spend extra for a luxurious and unique experiences. That...
Going green with the world: Ecotourism on the rise in UAE
Green tourism, also known as ecotourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It uses various techniques and practices to reduce or eliminate the...
Dubai the most booked city as per Summer Booking Index
An OYO was booked every 109 seconds in the UAE
App bookings 4.3 times that of desktop bookings
OYO Hotels & Homes, South Asia’s...
Emirates and AIDA Cruises Renew Their Partnership
Solidifying Dubai’s place as a major maritime tourism hub, Emirates and AIDA Cruises have renewed their partnership for a further two seasons.
The renewed partnership was...
Top City Destinations for UAE National Day Weekend
A hotel hotel price comparison website reveals that international hotel bookings are up by 35% compared to domestic bookings for UAE National Day Weekend,...
2018 Key Travel & Tourism Trends Revealed
Produced by the World Travel & Tourism Council with research partner Oxford Economics, the annual Economic Impact Research helps businesses, NGOs and governments better understand key...
Anticipated Social Media Buzz Can Drive Travellers Choices
How much positive feedback travelers think they'll get on social media can predict whether they intend to visit a tourism destination, a new University...
Dubai Among Most Popular Tourists Destinations Worldwide
Dubai once again found a place among the most popular tourists destinations in the world. Moreover, the city was voted as the top destination...
Russian Tourism to GCC Worth $1.22bn by 2023: Study
Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated $1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of...
Terrorism, Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Air Travel Demand
Global passenger traffic data for June shows that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago period....
How social media revolutionized travel and leisure industry
Social media is highly influencing and it is on the path to revolutionize today's travel and leisure industry. Nowadays, people who are planning a...
Business Travelers’ New Priorities Reveal a Challenging Business Environment
Reducing costs and finding more affordable travel alternatives is not only a concern of the common travelers. Business travel buyers have also started to...
Middle East Posts Surge in European Summer Travel
London, Paris and Frankfurt among top destinations
Demand for European destinations rose by 45 percent in August among Middle East travellers compared to the same...
TCA Abu Dhabi opens enrolment for sixth tourism youth summer camp
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has opened enrolment for the sixth in its annual Tourism Youth Summer Camp series, saying...