VisitBritain commenced its annual international travel trade event - Destination Britain 2013 - in Bangkok. Celebrating a decade of success, the tourism gathering opened with 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their UK travel and tourism offerings.  The event offers British tourism an opportunity to further boost the 4.2 million visits. The ...

Middle East, May 15, 2013

Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the top 100 busiest global meetings destinations in the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA) 2012 global city rankings for the first time.  The Capital jumped from the 234th place with eight meetings in 2011, to hosting 22 association meetings last year. Abu Dhabi is ...

Middle East, May 15, 2013

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013 is set to carve a niche in the regional industry with its opening today. The four-day show starting from today until 9 May 2013 also celebrates its 20thedition. This year’s show witnesses 2,500 exhibitors from 87 countries.  Mark Walsh, portfolio director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, highlighted the ...

Middle East, May 6, 2013

The recent Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday Dubai event that was held at the JW Marriott Dubai saw a strong attendance from the industry. The evening was supported by Hotel partner – JW Marriott Dubai who hosted the trade at the beautiful Poolside along with DTTAG and Gulf Reps. A strong participation ...

Middle East, May 5, 2013

Al Rais Holidays kicks-off its fourth annual travel show ‘Explore & Experience’ today in Dubai.  The three-day event offers consumers the key holiday destination for the summer months and beyond. The well-known event will retain its same format but at a new venue - Mirdiff City Centre, Galleria Ground Level from ...

Middle East, May 2, 2013

The first Middle East Hotel Investment Forum will soon be held ahead of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC 2013). The event is scheduled to take place at the Madinat Jumeirah from 5-6 May 2013.  The Forum will feature Jones Lang Lasalle brokers from the UAE, USA, UK, France, Italy, Russia, ...

Middle East, April 29, 2013

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently participated in the 8thWorld Chambers Congress hosted by Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Doha.  Shurooq was represented by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) CEO HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal and included Shurooq's COO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Elie Armaly, ...

Middle East, April 29, 2013

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is currently participating in its second edition of Riyadh Travel Fair.  The tourism authority is using the event as a platform to grow its inbound tourism from Saudi Arabia. DTCM places huge emphasis on the Saudi Arabia market, which is the Emirate’s number ...

Middle East, April 25, 2013