Category Archives: Travel & Tourism

Amadeus Gulf Hosts Pink October Bowling Event Celebrating Women in the Travel Industry

Dubai, UAE: Amadeus Gulf marked Pink October with a series of community-focused bowling events held in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, bringing together women travel professionals from leading agencies across the UAE. The initiative, themed “Empowering the Women Network,” aimed to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, and strengthen professional bonds within the travel community.

The Abu Dhabi event took place at Khalifa International Bowling Centre, followed by the Dubai edition at Dubai Bowling Centre. Both evenings opened with an impactful awareness session on breast cancer led by a healthcare professional, highlighting preventive measures and the importance of regular checkups. This was followed by a lively bowling competition and a networking dinner, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie, connection, and empowerment.

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Thailand’s Commitment to Sustainable Travel Spotlighted as Lanta Archipelago National Park Earns Global Recognition Bangkok, January 2026

Thailand’s approach to tourism is increasingly defined by conservation, community and long-term environmental care. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Lanta Archipelago National Park in Krabi has been selected as one of Thailand’s featured destinations in the 2025 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories, highlighting the country’s growing influence in sustainable tourism development.

The recognition was announced during the Green Destinations Global Conference 2025 in Montpellier, France. Lanta Archipelago National Park was acknowledged for its community-led marine conservation efforts under the Krabi Prototype initiative. The project focuses on protecting coastal ecosystems through practical environmental action, encouraging local communities and visitors to participate in preserving marine biodiversity and reducing ecological impact.

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Bangkok Countdown 2026: Asia’s Most Spectacular New Year Celebration Begins Here

Bangkok is preparing to unveil one of the world’s most compelling New Year spectacles as Countdown 2026 transforms the Thai capital into a multidimensional celebration of music, culture and light. Long regarded as one of Asia’s most exciting cities to ring in the New Year, Bangkok continues to attract international travellers in search of experiences that feel both electrifying and meaningful.

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NextWhat advertising wins exclusive VFS Global contract as UAE OOH market surges on premium audience demand

Deal gives NextWhat control of one of Dubai’s highest dwell-time advertising venues as digital OOH in the UAE accelerates toward a forecast USD126.7 million (Dh465m) market by 2030

Dubai, Nov 25 – Leading Dubai media company NextWhat Advertising has secured the exclusive marketing rights for ONEVASCO. OneVasco hosts concierge services in close proximity to the world’s largest visa application centre at Wafi City in Dubai., This marks one of the company’s most significant portfolio additions as demand rises for high-dwell-time advertising environments in the UAE.

The visa centre receives more than seven hundred thousand visitors a year, a large share of them expatriate professionals, frequent travellers and families applying for visas across more than 40 destinations. “Unlike conventional outdoor formats, the venue offers extended dwell times – often ranging from 20 minutes to several hours – allowing brands prolonged exposure and deeper engagement with premium audiences,” said Mahesh Anchan, COO OneVasco.

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HCF Group Unveils Holiday 2025 Initiative Focused on Long-Term Asset Ownership

Dubai, December 2025: As year-end consumer spending reaches its annual peak, HCF Group has announced a Holiday 2025 initiative that reframes seasonal expenditure as a pathway to long-term asset ownership rather than short-term consumption. The initiative reflects a growing shift in financial behaviour as individuals increasingly seek to align holiday budgets with durable, income-generating assets.

The Holiday 2025 initiative positions December as a strategic moment for capital allocation, enabling participants to convert discretionary spending into fractional ownership of global real estate. Rather than focusing on temporary purchases, the approach allows investors to enter the new year with exposure to tangible assets supported by professional management structures.

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