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TVTC zeroes in on tourism with more than 6k Saudis training for roles in key Vision 2030 sector
More than 6,000 Saudis are currently being trained up for technical roles in the Kingdom’s growing tourism industry, according to the government agency leading the charge.
WTTC Members set to invest more than $10BN in the country
The global tourism body’s highly anticipated Global Summit, which is the most influential Travel & Tourism event in the calendar, kicks off today in Riyadh with an estimated 3,000 people expected to attend.
Middle East Asia-Pacific to account for 58% of global air passengers by 2040
Air passenger demand is likely to double globally over the next 20 years, with Asia-Pacific and the Middle East accounting for 58 percent of the volume, according to a report by Airports Council International.
Popularity of Red tourism jumps among Chinese youth
Red tourism, featuring tours of sites related to the nation’s revolutionary history, is now popular among Generation Z, those people born in the late 1990s or early in the 21st century.
ACCORDING TO OPINIUM INSURERS INFLATE TRAVEL COVER COSTS BY $460 FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
New research shows that disabled tourists are paying $460 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium compared to those without disabilities or medical conditions.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh set to be biggest ever
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 22nd Global Summit opens its doors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today in what is set to be the largest event in its history.
Top chefs dish up Italian-Saudi fare at AlUla culinary event
Traditional Saudi dishes took pride of place on a menu alongside food from Italy and Sicily at the closing event of the seventh edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, held in AlUla.
WTTC reveals women speakers at global summit in Riyadh
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage for its Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1.
Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back
As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic.
Liwa International Festival returns 16-31 December 2022
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, Liwa Sports Club is pleased to announce the Liwa International Festival from December 16-31, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
TAT congrats all entries and award winners in new MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to congratulate all 441 entries in the new MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023, which unveils extended coverage of the kingdom’s fantastic culinary scene to now include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phuket & Phang-Nga, and four new Isan provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, and Udon Thani.
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MELIÁ ESCAPES IS BORN
Meliá Hotels International and Logitravel present Meliá Escapes, a new proposition which offers customers a wider choice when it comes to organising their trips