Investment in technology key to drive tourism in the Middle East: Experts

TBM Staff - Delhi Thursday, 12 May 2022, 11:30 AM

As tourism destinations in the Middle East are widening their appeal and extending their offerings to attract FDI, global ministers of tourism convened at the 2022 Middle East Tourism Investment Summit on the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Global Stage yesterday to throw the spotlight on access to Continue Reading

Dubai emerges as a global medical tourism destination, receives 630,000 health tourists in 2021

TBM Staff - Delhi Thursday, 12 May 2022, 9:00 AM

Dubai received 630,000 international health tourists in 2021, according to a report released by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) during the ongoing Arab Travel Market in Dubai. Spending of international patients reached nearly AED730 million in the past year despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. The report indicated that a majority of the health tourists who […]Continue Reading

Flexibility & sustainability to drive long-term growth in ME’s regional travel & tourism: Experts

TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 4:30 PM

As the post-pandemic recovery of the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector continues apace, industry leaders took to the ATM Global Stage to explore the latest trends and global movements that are steering the sector forward. Flexibility, responsiveness, sustainability and innovation were all highlighted as catalysts for long-term success. Moderated by Eleni Giokos, Continue Reading

Delhi beats Dubai to emerge as world’s second busiest airport in March: Report

TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 10:30 AM

The Delhi airport was world’s second busiest airport in March in terms of domestic and international flights handled, said Official Airline Guide (OAG), a global travel data provider, in its recent report. “Whilst Atlanta retains its position as largest, Dubai is knocked out of second place this month (March) by Delhi which moves up from […]Continue Reading

Emirates’ Dubai-India flights operate at 95% load factor

TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 28 April 2022, 12:30 PM

Emirates CCO has said that Dubai-India flights are operating at about 95% capacity, while the airline is operating at about 70% pre-pandemic capacity, according to Reuters. CCO Adnan Kazim said the Emirates will be targeting to operate 100% of pre-pandemic capacity next year. Emirates will operate to 100% of pre-pandemic network next year, while it […]Continue Reading

EaseMyTrip forays into overseas market with launch of retail office in Dubai

TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 25 March 2022, 2:30 PM

EaseMyTrip has expanded its international presence by launching its first-ever retail office in Dubai, to cater to the growing B2C retail segment. The office is strategically located in the densely populated Bur Dubai area beside the metro station. The company’s exclusive team of travel experts will be available at the retail office to guide customers […]Continue Reading