The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace. The campaign shares the variety of experiences that inspire, excite and restore, welcoming the world to come and enjoy memorable moments that matter – in their own way, and at their own pace. Experience Abu Dhabi shows the seamless connections between a wealth of cultural heritage, alongside exciting experiences. Yas Island welcomes the world with year-round theme park action and waterfront attractions, with events and entertainment for families and all ages. Only 15 minutes away, Saadiyat Island is filled with living culture, home to Louvre Abu Dhabi’s timeless inspiration and unforgettable architecture. Located at the heart of the island, Saadiyat Cultural District hosts community events and exhibitions at Manarat Al Saadiyat, alongside Berklee Abu Dhabi, the pre-eminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts. The district is also the future home of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the immersive art of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Nearby, pristine beaches and coastal avenues are lined with cafes and dining options at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, to enjoy over a breathtaking sunset. Just over an hour from these remarkable island experiences, Abu Dhabi invites visitors to ignite their curiosity by visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites in Al Ain, experience adventure and tranquillity among the desert dunes, and embrace Abu Dhabi’s fascinating past with iconic museums and ancient forts. Enriching experiences throughout the year The campaign welcomes the world to enjoy Abu Dhabi’s enriching experiences at their own pace, with: Cultural inspiration: past, present and future  Explore the nation’s living memorial and the …

Airbus Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Executive Vice-President, Christian Scherer said, “India is the largest market in the world for our flagship commercial product, the Airbus A320, and on average we will deliver to India more than one aircraft every week for the next ten years.”

Highlighting some of the common practices followed by hotels to ensure transparency and price parity Arif Patel CCO, ITC Hotels said that when clients approach them via different wedding planners, they maintain price parity with all wedding planners. 

Tour-activity-attraction is the third largest component of the tour industry claims Farshid Rahimkhani, CEO & Co-Founder, Turpal. “Majorly 70-80 per cent of this segment is handled by local travel agencies and online operators”, he said. 

Gyan Bhushan, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, said that about Rs 2600 crore is the total value of output of homestays in India. “One can imagine the kind of jobs that are created in homestays, which is one of our objectives to promote homestays.   

Brett Thorstad Vice President, Travel Solutions, Agency Sales, Asia Pacific, Sabre said, “We are seeing that travellers are looking for hyper-personalised buying experience. So, there is a need on the airline side on how they like to retail and the desire on the consumer side to purchase travel the way they like to.”  

Inspiring Vacations, the leading tour provider, is organizing a webinar on destination Spain for the travel trade today at 3pm IST. Log in and learn what sets them apart. To know more contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call +91 9650196532.

Amitabh Kant Former Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog said “We brought back Ayurveda to the centre stage as an alternative medicine form. We are seeing a big focus on wellness, and a demand for experiences that are personalised.” 

IATO conducted its 40th AGM and informed the members about a detailed note that has been sent to the ministry seeking special status for the Inbound tour operators, under which an incentive between 7 to 10% on the net foreign exchange earnings during a financial year might be given. 

Cross Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce another important appointment in Thailand. Christopher Cribbs has been appointed the new Cluster General Manager of Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas by Cross Collection, an all-pool villa resort in a tranquil setting in Hua Hin, and Haven’t Met Bangkok Silom by Cross Collection, a contemporary city hotel located in central Bangkok. Cribbs, an American citizen, has 25 years of experience managing hospitality operations, including cruise ships, 5-star luxury resorts, and boutique hotels. He has a background in management and marketing, and analyses business processes to boost sales and satisfy customers. From 20-room boutique hotels to 1,000-room metropolitan hotels, he has played a key role in pre-opening operations for a variety of different properties. He graduated from the University of Miami in Florida with a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management in New York with a Master’s in Business Administration. With its prime location at the base of the BTS Skytrain Chong Nonsi steps and the appeal it will have across a wide spectrum of people who prefer to explore Bangkok, “Haven’t Met Bangkok Silom represents a potential to build this Cross Collection brand and property,” says Cribbs. And for Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas by Cross Collection, which are in a prime beachfront location and come in one, two, and three-bedroom options, this is a wonderful getaway with potential as a site for incentives and events. This is an exciting moment to be in Thailand because international travel has recently resumed there and domestic tourism is booming. He has demonstrated proficiency in marketing, branding, business operations, and strategy. More than 26 hotels are …