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With TravTalk ME as media partner for China Visitors Summit, more partners have joined in for this year’s event as travellers from China increase to the emirate of Dubai for its flexibility and visa on arrival. Dubai Entertainment Holdings joins CVS, China Visitors Summit as a golden sponsor from 5- 6 September at SO/Uptown Dubai.  As part of their sponsorship, they will host all 120 participating Chinese buyers for a day of thrilling adventures at Real Madrid World and a dinner reception at the magnificent LAPITA Hotel and Resort. Dubai Holding Entertainment is one of the largest and most diversified entertainment groups in the region, dedicated to cementing the Emirate as one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations. Real Madrid World Adventures: All 120 Chinese buyers from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong will experience a day at Real Madrid World (RMW), the first-ever Real Madrid-themed park celebrating football and basketball.

Speaking with TravTalkME Lydia Li, Deputy General Manager ITB China shared that one of the key emerging trends seen over the past few months is an increase of outbound travel with Chinese travellers opting for MICE and business travel to the Middle East. According to the recent report by Trip.com, there were destinations that fall in the medium- and long-haul outbound travel categories that witnessed significant growth, with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and the Maldives, among others along the Belt and Road Initiative, experiencing high order growth rates, increasing by over 800%, 60%, 40%, and 40% respectively compared to 2019. Countries farther away such as the UK, Argentina, and Norway also saw significant increases, with growth rates exceeding 60%, 40%, and 200% respectively compared to 2019.

With TravTalk ME as media partner ITB China and the ITB China Conference kicks off today in Shanghai. The three day networking event expects over 650 tourism companies gather together this year. ITB China will play a crucial role in reconnecting global travel suppliers with the resurgent Chinese market, forging a collective path forward for the industry. As Chinas premier B2B travel trade show, ITB China will once again reflect the entire travel trade spectrum, with suppliers from around the world covering Leisure Travel, MICE, Business Travel, and Travel Technology. In view of the increasing demand from buyers, MICE will gain in importance as a key topic, and more in-depth presentations and discussions will take place on stage of the ITB China Conference 2024. Furthermore, the China Inbound Tourism segment will be relaunched this year. The rising popularity of Custom-themed Travel in the Chinese market and the profound impact of Travel Technology guarantee a rich variety of content sessions, activities and awards, complemented by insights from experienced travel professionals and forward-thinking opinion leaders.

TravTalk Middle East celebrated international women’s day at the Paramount Hotel with 11 insightful speakers from the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. The event kicked off with Director DDP Group Devika Jeet welcoming the audience with an inspiring note “inspire future generations to dream big and reach for the stars” she further reiterated, “when we as women stand together, shoulder by shoulder each day, we gain strength together. This event marks the beginning of many more to come, we hope with your continuous support as we strive to see the industry unite and stand together.” Maitha Gobash CEO Dar Alhai tourism delivered her message of striving to achieve what you set your sights on followed by another inspiration Mariam Farang – Vice President Corporate Communications – DAMAC where she explained the importance of building confidence and achieve your goals. Eight panellists from travel, tourism and hospitality sectors shared their views on the current outlook of the Middle East, attracting youth to the industry, AI and its contribution to the sectors as well as generating revenue in the sectors now that travel is back and how it impacts the balance sheets. More inspiring notes to follow.

TravTalk Middle East was the official media partner for the second edition of Qatar Travel Mart which kicked off today in Doha. This year, QTM is set to offer an array of impactful events including an international conference, the Global Village exhibition, a prestigious Gala Dinner, an Awards Ceremony, and a thoughtfully designed Hosted Buyers’ Program. These components are tailored to enhance business-to-business (B2B) prospects. In addition, there will be media familiarization trips and cultural tours. These endeavors collectively aim to cater to the needs of both inbound and outbound travel and tourism enterprises. QTM 2023 will serve as a unifying platform where local and international Destination Management Companies (DMCs), Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Travel Technology Companies, Associations, and Tourism Boards will converge. This convergence is intended to transcend the confines of the sporting industry, fostering a space for diverse entities to convene. Through this endeavor, fresh connections will be forged, novel opportunities seized, and pre-existing relationships rekindled. This cohesive ecosystem will not only facilitate professional interactions but also will also play a pivotal role in propelling expansion and ingenuity across the travel and tourism landscape.  

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) and 19th edition of Arabian Hotel Investment Conference will take place in Abu Dhabi as FHS-AHIC from 25-27 September 2023 with TravTalk Middle East as media partners. This will bring together senior hospitality leaders, owners and investors and  feature three days of dealmaking and impactful industry discussions under the theme ‘Focus on Investment’. Organised by The Bench, FHS brings together the Middle East and Africa’s industry leaders for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Leaders from some of the world’s most dynamic hospitality brands who have confirmed to speak include Accor Chairman & CEO Sébastian Bazin, Camil Yazbeck, Global Chief Development Officer of Accor; Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO of Rotana; Kevin Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer and President, Global Development for Hilton, and Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality. Among the names representing the real estate, asset management, consulting, banking and investment community are Mariam Al Musharekh, Executive Director of Human Resources at Miral Group; Raed Kuhail, Executive Director of Digital & Technology at Miral Group; Giuliano Gasparini, Head of Hospitality Asset Management at Wasl Group; Dale Qi Shen, Vice President, Director – Real Estate Structuring & Advisory of Mashreq Bank; Andrew Gilmore, Principal Economist at The Economist Group, and Nick van Marken, Managing Director van Marken Consulting. Stephen Sackur, Presenter of HARDTalk, will return to FHS as MC for the event. Technology will once again be at the forefront of the FHS 2023 programme with leaders discussing the future of the hospitality and travel tech stack. Confirmed speakers include Cenk Sidar, CEO and Co-Founder of Enquire IA. “We are excited to announce …

In our journey towards net zero carbon emissions, TravTalk Middle East launches its first Carbon Neutral Edition while pledging to make its operations carbon neutral. This venture was carried out in partnership with Climate and Conservation Consortium. The travel industry has long been associated with glamour and adventure, but it is also responsible for a significant amount of carbon emissions. With global travel on the rise, it is more important than ever for the industry to address its carbon footprint. According to a report by IATA, the aviation industry accounted for 2.4% of global CO2 emissions in 2018. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is important to remember that emissions from aviation are increasing at a much faster rate than other sectors, with a projected 300% increase by 2050. The travel industry as a whole, including aviation, cruise ships, and ground transportation, accounts for roughly 8% of global carbon emissions. This is a significant amount, especially when considering the impact of climate change on our planet. Thankfully, there are steps being taken to address this issue. The aviation industry has made significant progress in developing more fuel-efficient planes, with some airlines even experimenting with sustainable biofuels. Additionally, carbon offset programs allow travellers to voluntarily contribute to reducing their carbon footprint. However, there is still much more that needs to be done. TravTalk, a leading B2B travel, tourism and hospitality magazine and the industry’s leading voice, becomes the first magazine in the industry to become carbon neutral with the help of South Asia’s leading sustainability consulting company , The Climate & Conservation Consortium. To achieve this, CCC worked with the Magazine’s publishers to calculate the carbon emissions that …

Rezlive, Turning Point and TravTalk Middle East will be hosting a networking evening in Dubai on 2nd May for the agents who will be making their way to the Arabian Travel Market this year. As the world meets for the first time after many bumpy years, these three key partners have joined together to ensure that the travel trade could experience excursions such as dune bashing, exotic belly dancing, fire show ending with a gala dinner on the sands of the desert in Dubai.