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WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026: Connecting Global Travel with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Shreya Shimpi The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh marked the launch of a new international meeting place for the travel and...
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AI will empower, not replace tour operators: Naveen Kundu at 41st IATO Convention
BOTT DESK A thought-provoking session on artificial intelligence emerged as one of the key highlights of Day 2 of the...
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Dr Valmiki Hari Kishan elected President of Skal International Hyderabad Chapter
Along with him Board members were elected. The newly elected Board comprises Pankaj Sampath, Vice President–1; Rubin Cherian, Vice President–2;...
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DT Minich inducted into Florida Tourism Hall of Fame
Presented on behalf of the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors, the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame honors individuals whose vision,...
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Mauritius strengthens India ties as Indian arrivals grow 14.5%
From January to July 2026, Mauritius welcomed 51,005 Indian visitors, recording a 14.5% year-on-year growth. The rise reflects the destination’s...
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Big F Awards institutionalises Major Habeeb Ur Rehman Lifetime Achievement Award
Beyond celebrating the finest talent of the year, the evening marked a monumental milestone with the formal institutionalisation of a...
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WTM Spotlight Riyadh puts community and heritage at the centre of Saudi’s experience economy
During two sessions examining community tourism and the rapidly evolving experience economy, industry leaders explored how Saudi Arabia can combine...
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Inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh officially opens
Organised by RX and taking place until Thursday 10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), WTM...
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Omnia Convention by Tivoli adds 112 new rooms, doubles banquet inventory
The property, which earlier featured 40 rooms and two banquet venues, now has 152 rooms, four banquet venues, four lawns,...
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Building itineraries around Qatar’s active calendar
That diversity shows through in the mix of events on Qatar’s calendar, providing several opportunities for the travel trade. The...
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Travel is that one elixir that keeps the person going, economy may boom or dip, recessions may come and go. For pleasure or for work – travelling is an essential part of everyone’s life and the industry that works diligently to keep the process of travel smooth is called Travel Trade.