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Transit travellers can now take virtual tours of Dubai
Dubai Airports, in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the ‘Microcosm of Dubai’, a new initiative that aims to give passengers transiting through the emirate’s airports a unique experience of the city.0 1736
Seera CTO documents how tourism leader has ‘reinvented travel’
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Abdulrahman Mutrib, CTO, Seera, to find out how the leading travel and tourism company adapted its business model to deal with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis – and how technology is empowering them to make better decisions.
Dubai highlights increased digitisation of global travel ecosystem
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.
Careem to develop “curated routes” to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
UAE-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly signed a partnership deal with Abu Dhabi to collaborate to enhance the tourist experience in the capital.
Blockchain instrumental for Dubai’s tourism strategy
The future of Dubai’s tourism sector will require greater integration between public and private sector authorities, the implementation of ambitious initiatives to strengthen the sector and the adoption of the latest technologies, such as blockchain.
Abu Dhabi to promote Emirati experiences with Airbnb
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Airbnb have teamed up to promote the UAE capital’s offerings.
Abu Dhabi to become a gamer’s paradise this summer
Yas Mall and Yas Island have partnered with global gaming titan IGN to create a gamers paradise starting Eid weekend, until back-to-school.
VAT refund system for tourists on track: UAE tax authority
The Cabinet Decision to implement a system that returns Value Added Tax (VAT) to tourists will cement the UAE’s status as a premier global tourist destination, asserted the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Abu Dhabi enhances traveler experience this summer
AUH is now offering transit visas on arrival and optimising digital platforms for flight updates and passenger processing systems as well as providing stronger Wi-Fi connection.
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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.