The Republic of San Marino for the second time is showcasing the unique attractions and heritage in the UAE during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The ATM is an ideal platform for the Republic of San Marino officials to communicate and engage with partners, media and sponsors about the deep cultural and economic ties between... Continue Reading →

Malaysia received 397,726 tourists from MENA region in 2019Saudi Arabia top MENA regional market with 121,444 tourists in 201932 Malaysian organisations participating in ATMTwo million international tourist arrivals expected this this year and RM8.6 billion (AED7.5 billion) in tourism receipts expected for 2022 Tourism Malaysia, the promotion board under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts &... Continue Reading →

Namibia Tourism delegates recently ventured into the UAE and introduced the country's key attractions in partnership with Marco Polo Holidays. Led by Hon. Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and Mr. Digu Naobeb, CEO of Namibia Tourism Board, the delegation reinforced the country’s alluring attractions as a must-see tourist destination nestled along the... Continue Reading →

The announcement follows an exceptional bilateral collaboration marked on 01 October 2022, declaring a visa-free route for all UAE nationals visiting Israel.The partnership is part of a wider strategy developed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to attract the UAE as a new market. For the first time around, Israel is now open to all... Continue Reading →

The Malaysian state of Melaka today kicked off a week-long campaign to woo foreign investments in maritime, IT, energy, electric vehicles, tourism and other sectors at the Expo 2020 Dubai with an initial target of RM500 million (US$119 million) in projects. The state is also showcasing its latest and ambitious waterfront economic zone, which it... Continue Reading →

Officials to strengthen tourism cooperation and establish engaging collaborations As the Tourism and hospitality industry recovers, Namibia is looking to showcase the country's unique attractions and heritage with a high-level government and tourism delegation visiting the UAE to communicate and engage with partners, media and agents about the travel opportunities offered by Namibia as well... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam New Zealand is truly breathtaking. From spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forests, volcanic plateaus to miles of coastline with beautiful sandy beaches. It is one of my favourite stopovers on the way home to Fiji Islands. New Zealand has two main islands, the North Island and the South Island and many smaller... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam After my first cruise holidays over a decade ago when I set sail with Royal Caribbean from Barcelona for a week exploring different European cities along the way, I was hooked to spending holidays on a ship so getting on the impressive Harmony of the Seas needed no persuasion. As a seasoned... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Located in Northern Italy, there are many reasons to visit San Marino, the oldest Republic and the fifth smallest country in the world and the unique attractions include quaint medieval streets, friendly people, fresh wholesome food and picturesque surroundings. We are lucky in Dubai as we can see a piece of San... Continue Reading →

The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai today celebrates Malaysia Day by paying tribute to the nation’s achievements and progress across key sectors including economic, social, cultural, science and technology, at the honour day accorded by Expo 2020 Dubai to participating countries. It is also the 100-day milestone of Malaysia’s participation at Expo 2020 Dubai,... Continue Reading →

Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) and Generative Gallery is excited to bring a multi-dimensional art display that represents the imaginary world to Dubai's gallery space. For the first time in Dubai, ToDA and Generative Gallery is presenting a unique immersive and non-fungible token (NFT) experience with seven international modern artists at .dreams exhibition, held at... Continue Reading →

The Malaysia Pavilion has placed special emphasis on Malaysia’s sustainable agricommodities at Expo 2020 Dubai. This will be achieved through two trade and business week programmes focussed on the sector as well as its permanent exhibit hall on “Sustainable Agricommodities.” The food-based Sustainable Agricommodities Week will be held from 6th to 12th February 2022 at... Continue Reading →

This week, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) through its agency Tourism Malaysia is taking over the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) between 26th December 2021 until 31st December 2021. Promoting Malaysia as the next Top of the Mind Ecotourism Destination in the World, the Ecotourism Week... Continue Reading →

Shereen Shabnam Switzerland is always a good idea as there are so many destinations within the country that have different attractions and vibes. One such place is Laax, a family-friendly haven dedicated to alpine adventures but offering more than just skiing. The area comprises the village of Laax, together with Salums, Cons, Laax Murschetg, and... Continue Reading →

Shereen Shabnam In search of the perfect summer holiday destination while being homesick and not being able to go to Fiji, Izmir came up in my emails coincidentally from a dear friend who suggested a few days on the Aegean shores surrounded by sea that comes in every shade of blue would make me feel... Continue Reading →

Shereen Shabnam One of my most memorable travel destinations recently was to Slovenia with Turkish Airlines. The first stop was at a lake town called Bled, a popular tourist destination in Slovenia known for its emerald green lake, a wonderful restaurant on top of a mountain with picturesque views and a medieval castle. On arrival,... Continue Reading →

Shereen Shabnam All roads lead to Milan - no matter which industry I write for, somehow, I end up in Milan each year.  As Italy’s city of the future, it is a fast-paced metropolis where creativity is big business and looking good is an art form with fashion, food, art and architecture being pillars of... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Before the pandemic, we ventured to Argentina to get up, close and personal with the famed Iguazu Falls and while there were some great hotels closer to the natural attractions, I spent my nights in Mercure Iguazu surrounded by nature. The hotel is located in the middle of a natural reserve and... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Some time ago I ventured to Dalaman, situated on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Mugla Province with fellow motoring enthusiasts. We were test driving one of the latest Volvo SUV's and set off from the airport taking in the picturesque sights of beautiful Turkey. Highlight of my trip was stopping... Continue Reading →

GTM interviews Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Business Officer - GCC at MakeMyTrip Make My Trip brings you some of their favourite spots for holidays this year. If you are seeking a well-needed escape, then look no further as Make My Trip experts search near and far to source the best places across a range of... Continue Reading →

The country will position itself as a vibrant ASEAN investment hub at the world event that starts October 1, 2021 Malaysia is confident Expo 2020 Dubai is a catalyst to jumpstart the pandemic-hit global economy which the country  is poised to gain from. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Baba said... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Driving from Madrid to our home in Torrevieja has given us the opportunity to visit a number of quaint towns, cities and villages along the way but none as intriguing as Toledo. Set on hills rising majestically to overlook the landscapes close by, Toledo is truly one of Spain's most interesting cities.... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam San Diego is full of life during the day and gets even more vibrant at night. As ‘America’s Finest City’, the warm friendly disposition filters down to almost everyone you encounter on the streets and the vibe comes across more laid-back than most cities in the USA. San Diego is full of... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam As an international cultural destination with a rich history and heritage, together with the diversity of its dramatic landscapes, Abu Dhabi offers visitors some of the best attractions the United Arab Emirates has to offer. My monthly trips to the Capital include a mix of business and pleasure and post meeting visits... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam While working for an Architecture firm that also specialised in providing 360 solutions for science centres and museums in the past, we won the contract to look after the Bahrain Science Centre which also meant doing the Marketing and PR of the centre and travelling to Bahrain every two weeks. The thought... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam My first visit to Sri Lanka was when I was working as the Head of PR for Air Arabia, and we decided to take a family trip to get to know the latest destination for the airline that became part of my life when I lived in Sharjah. Thanks to the extensive... Continue Reading →