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ATM establishes official partnership with ICCA and GBTA as global business travel spending to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2027

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ATM establishes official partnership with ICCA and GBTA as global business travel spending to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2027

  • Strategic collaboration will shine a spotlight on the MICE and business travel sectors at ATM 2024
  • The Middle East accounted for the highest percentage of in-person delegates (94%) according to official statistics from ICCA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 December 2023: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced a strategic partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) for the upcoming edition of the event, which takes place from 6-9 May 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The renowned global organisations have been appointed as ‘Knowledge Partners’ for the regional trade show, providing in-depth insights and opportunities for the thriving segments of business events and travel.

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First stand-alone France Visa Application Centre launched in Abu Dhabi for UAE residents

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First stand-alone France Visa Application Centre launched in Abu Dhabi for UAE residents

The newly opened Centre operated by VFS Global, was inaugurated on 18 December 2023 by Ms. Soumya ZELMAT, Consul of France in Abu Dhabi. France visa applicants can now visit this Centre located at The Mall – World Trade Centre, Khalifa Bin Zayed the 1st Street, which offers enhanced comfort and convenience.

All visa applications for France in the United Arab Emirates will be handled at this spacious Center operated by VFS Global in Abu Dhabi and will also serve the 7 Emirates through the “Visa At Your Doorstep” service. This optional service (with additional fees) enables applicants to apply directly from their home or workplace without travelling to the VFS Global France Visa Application Centre. Applicants will therefore have the choice of submitting their application directly at the VFS Global France Visa Application Centre in Abu Dhabi or using the optional “VAYD” service.

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“Wego Reveals Key Trends Evident in MENA Winter Travel for 2023”

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“Wego Reveals Key Trends Evident in MENA Winter Travel for 2023”

Dubai, UAE, 18 December 2023: Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in MENA (Middle East and North Africa), Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), revealed the top booking trends for Winter 2023.

This season witnesses families and travellers gearing up for winter trips, either for leisurely vacations or for expat residents to return home. In time for the holiday, Wego has identified several winter travel trends among MENA travellers.

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Medical Wellness Tourism held Medical Tourism Exhibition 2023 at the Marriott The Palm Resort in Dubai

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With the participation of star doctors from around the world in Medical Tourism Exhibition: The stem cell revolution begins in Dubai.

Dubai, December 17, 2023: Medical Wellness Tourism held a medical tourism exhibition at the Marriott The Palm Resort in Dubai, with the participation of the largest clinics and the most famous doctors from several countries around the world.

This exhibition comes to attract doctors from all over the world, such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Turkey, in addition to… The most important hospitals and clinics in Dubai.

The exhibition aims to present distinct solutions for stem cell treatment, such as treating disc herniation without surgery or the so-called “disc catheterization” and everything related to anti-aging, and creating an integrated treatment system that allows the patient to receive treatment whether in Dubai or anywhere in the world, with the possibility of providing all logistical services from Travel and accommodation reservations and the provision of an interpreter.

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Turkish Airlines reinstates flights to Osaka, Japan

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Turkish Airlines reinstates flights to Osaka, Japan

The carrier resumed flights to the Japanese city on 12 December 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 December 2023: Flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines has once again added Osaka International Airport to its flight network starting from December 12.

This move stands as a testament to the airline’s ongoing commitment to network expansion, ensuring passengers enjoy unparalleled connectivity. Flights to Osaka now operate four days a week—on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays— between Istanbul Airport and Osaka International Airport, featuring the Boeing 787-9.

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated, “Reinstating our flights to Osaka not only strengthens the presence of Turkish Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region but also demonstrates our dedication to connecting people and cultures around the world.

“We continue to offer the highest quality service while enabling our passengers to explore the world with our extensive and far-reaching flight network.”

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