During a two-day fact finding mission organized by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), 15 destination management companies and cruise excursion operators operating within the United Arab Emirates singled out opportunities to develop tours and experiences which would create a ‘sense of place’ reflecting Al Ain’s natural landscape, historic significance and cultural …
After a successful decade serving local DMC’s in the UAE market, Desert Gate is expanding its range of services to a full-fledged Destination Management Company (DMC) providing full service premium experiences “Par Excellence”, starting with its new office opening this month in Dubai. Innovative programs have been put in place for family holidays that go beyond …
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (OCES) general manager Trevor McCartney said he is delighted with the professionalism, knowledge and skills of the venue’s latest recruits. “This center is one of the country’s pillar projects and I’m confident that the team we’re presently assembling will contribute to Oman’s economic diversification by attracting some of the …
Bursa and Cumalikizik as ‘The Birthplace of the Ottoman Empire’, and Izmir’s Pergamon and its ‘multi-layered cultural landscape’ have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List at the recent 38th World Heritage Committee meeting held at Qatar’s National Congress Centre in Doha. With the addition of Bursa and Pergamon, Turkey now has 13 cultural and …
Set amidst the sandy splendor of the Arabian Desert, Banyan Tree Al Wadi provides a welcome respite from fast paced city life. Uniquely positioned within 500 hectares of spectacular nature reserve, this luxurious resort is a sanctuary to both its guests as well as an abundance of exotic desert wildlife, ranging from Oryx and Arabian …
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) was awarded Platinum for ‘Best Tourism Authority’ at the 2014 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards. Held at the Conrad Dubai hotel last month, the regional awards were also celebrating their 10th anniversary. H.E. Mohamed Al Khamis, Managing Director of the UAE National Council of …
Ahead of a new global marketing campaign launching later this year, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has debuted a new brand for the destination. The new logo, launched last week at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), features the word ‘Dubai’ written in both the Arabian and Roman alphabets, reflecting the city’s rich multiculturalism. …
The Moorings announced the arrival of The Moorings 4800 and 3900 sail catamarans as well as the 394 power catamaran in the Mediterranean. These yachts, built and designed by Robertson & Caine exclusively for The Moorings, arrived at the base this month and are now being prepared for charters. “We are pleased to offer these …
The reason to visit Istanbul is to marvel at its historic treasures: Topkapi Palace, where generations of sultans ruled over the land (and the harem); the magnificent Blue Mosque; and ancient Hagia Sofia, which has served in different epochs as a basilica, a mosque, and finally a museum. But after the sun sets over the …
Cappadocia Travel Center, a Turkish incoming tour operator & DMC that provides sightseeing tours and other type of vacation oriented experiences in Cappadocia and Turkey, is offering a wide variety of itineraries to satisfy the needs of nearly every traveler. From single day tours to hot air balloon rides, the company has provided hundreds of …