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Demand surges as Turkiye demonstrates strong tourism growth in the first half of 2024.

The number of visitors to the Mediterranean country increased by 13.9% in the first six months of 2024.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced Turkiye’s 2024 first-half results at a press conference in Istanbul. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism, said that the number of visitors to Turkiye in the first half of 2024 had increased by 13.9% year-on-year to 26.1 million. 

Turkiye’s tourism revenues in the same period showed a9.3% growth to 23.7 billion USD. Türkiye’s average daily expenditure per visitor reached to a 98 USD. Minister Ersoy said that the first 6 months’ results confirmed Turkiye’s commitment to its year-end target of 60 million visitors and 60 billion USD in revenues.

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Amsaan Accessible Tours Debuts ‘Travel with Bova’ for Global Deaf Travellers

Dubai, UAE, 30 July 2024 – Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT), a leader in inclusive tourism for Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, has launched “Travel with Bova,” a project dedicated to providing guided tours conducted entirely in sign language. This transformative initiative marks a milestone in inclusive tourism and is launched from the UAE, a key destination for AAT.

Benefiting both the tourism ecosystem and Deaf travellers while syncing with the UAE government, “Travel with Bova” offers unique guided tours around the world, led by Volodymyr Bozhko, also known as Bova, a senior Deaf tour guide with over 15 years of experience.

Bova has guided tourists from various countries using International Sign Language, including the USA, China, and former CIS countries among others, and boasts extensive knowledge of European destinations, exotic islands, and Southeast Asian countries. He has organised long combined tours where travellers can visit multiple countries in one trip. Bova will be joined by another expert guide, Dmytro, who has visited over 50 countries and understands the needs of discerning Deaf tourists.

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Amadeus, in association with Vistara, conclude successful promotion with travel partners in Oman.

Muscat, Oman :Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, in association with Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, successfully collaborated for a joint promotion to support the travel industry during the typically slow period last Ramadan which boosted travel bookings, saw an overwhelming positive response from travel partners and resulted in healthy flight loads and increased incremental segments.

As part of the promotion, six top-performing travel partners were rewarded with attractive prizes including Apple Watches, Lenovo Tablets, Premium Economy and Economy tickets on Vistara, and shopping vouchers. The incentive was designed to motivate and appreciate the hard work of the travel agencies during this period.

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Ajman Tourism Announces Rich Cultural Experience at Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival 2024

With a comprehensive program of events, shows, and educational workshops

Ajman, United Arab Emirates – July 23, 2024 – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is organizing the ninth edition of the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival 2024. This festival offers a rich and unique cultural experience and will be held at the Emirates Hospitality Hall in Ajman from July 24 to 28, 2024. The festival includes diverse events, shows, and educational workshops.

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musafir.com Unveils August Travel Trends: UAE Residents Embrace Diverse Vacation Styles

Rise of work vacations observed as a notable trend amongst UAE residents

Top August travel destinations revealed

Dubai, UAE – July 24, 2024 – As summer temperatures soar and UAE residents continue to enjoy the school holidays, musafir.com, the UAE’s leading online travel agency, sheds light on the intriguing travel trends shaping August vacations for UAE residents. From extended work vacationsto budget-friendly getaways, the trends reflect a diverse array of travel preferences among UAE travelers.

Top Destinations: Europe, USA, UK, Salalah, Abha (Saudi Arabia), Almaty, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Greece, Kenya, and Zanzibar top the list of preferred destinations for UAE travelers this August. These destinations are renowned for their cultural richness, scenic beauty, and cooler climates, offering a perfect escape from the UAE’s summer heat.

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