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The ‘Emirati Cuisine Programme’

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of the ‘Emirati Cuisine  Programme’ (ECP). The initiative aims to boost the Emirate’s authentic cuisine offerings in Abu Dhabi’s hotels to raise profile of local cuisine and promote Emirati culture and traditions.   Coinciding with …

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Lake Tahoe: The all-season wonderland

It’s called the Jewel of Nevada, USA, and once you see it, you’ll know why. Lake Tahoe is the nation’s largest alpine lake, 22 by 12 miles of sparkling water surrounded by 72 miles of pristine shoreline. During the warm summer months, it’s a water-sports paradise. And when it snows, …

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ISA Tourism push for Conrad Maldives

ISA Tourism has been appointed as the India representative for Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort in Maldives.  The sales and marketing representation company is targeting luxury travellers from India for the Maldivian property which is a twin-island resort featuring 151 luxury beach and over-water villas. Manas Dwivedi Boutique sales and …

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Countries await Indian millennials

Millennials are believed to be the first to travel when international borders open and commercial flights to and from India resume. Destinations and tour operators already have plans in place to lure this segment that is expected to travel to quiet and new regions, with targeted offerings and experiences. Nisha …

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STB connects India to Singapore

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) India’s Virtual Tradeshow 2021 is a suitable platform for service providers at the destination and the travel trade in India to engage and discuss business opportunities that lie ahead for them. Here they share how they perceive the tradeshow to benefit them and collaborate with each …

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E-learn about Abu Dhabi

‘Abu Dhabi Specialist Programme’ is an e-learning platform which will educate travel trade industry professionals with all destination-related information about the emirate through a series of online courses. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi will roll out the programme in three phases and several languages across 17 …

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‘A year that accelerated the future’

Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, reflects on the year gone by and the hope that 2021 promises to hold with the approval of vaccines. With Indians raring to travel, she adds that this year when borders open, they expect good numbers to take advantage of South …

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Charting pathways to recovery

GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East & South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board, feels that fundamental shifts in consumer expectations and industry operations are afoot and they will manifest themselves in 2021. The role of tourism establishments and destinations may also need to be more persuasive than before. Hazel Jain …

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Nevada: The land of extremes

Characterised by miles of deep sand dunes, Technicolor rocks and canyons, rare and endemic wildlife, one-of-a-kind evaporative salt elements, and jaw-dropping peaks that rise 11,000 feet above neighbouring valleys, Death Valley National Park in Nevada, USA, is a remarkable landscape alive with unmatched beauty. In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought …

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Invigorating stay in Pattaya

Step into a world of sun-splashed beaches, lush landscapes and modern living spaces at X2 Vibe Pattaya Seaphere Residence by Thailand-based hotel group Cross Hotels & Resorts. Nestled in a serene corner of  Pattaya’s Jomtien beach, the hotel is the perfect chic and chilled-out holiday destination. This modern design hotel …

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