Eighty percent of hotel searches and 60 per cent of travel searches in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA region, are made using mobile phones, demonstrating the importance of a digital, social and mobile first strategy when designing booking platforms, according to a recent study.
Dubai tourism vision gets a blockchain push
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. 0 3146Dubai scouts new innovations to transform hospitality industry
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) along with a number of top industry partners has launched the second annual Futurism Challenge.
GITEX Future Star contender sets out to transform Dubai’s travel industry
DUBZ first gained exposure during the first-ever Dubai Tourism Start-Up Competition, ‘Futurism’, organised in strategic collaboration with GITEX Future Stars.
Uber, Dubai Tourism announce special summer offer
Launching this Eid Al Fitr weekend, is a first of its kind partnership for Uber and Dubai Tourism, and a collaborative Dubai Pass promotion.
Dubai boosts support for travel-tech start-ups
As part of its dedication to the Dubai 10X initiative, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is continuously supporting innovative start-ups that will boost the tourism sector.
Dubai travelers can now opt for home check-in service
Passengers flying out from Dubai can now enjoy the convenience of checking in their baggage and getting their boarding passes right from their home or hotel.
Dubai ties up with Alibaba Group’s online travel arm
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Group’s online travel service platform of the global leading technology company – Fliggy.
Huawei to promote Dubai as a global business and travel destination
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has signed a Global Strategic Partnership agreement with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism).