UIA https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tag/uia/ Informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:12:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Dubai now among top 10 destinations for international meetings https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/dubai-now-among-top-10-destinations-for-international-meetings/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:17:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252119 The post Dubai now among top 10 destinations for international meetings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Dubai has emerged as one of the top 10 destinations for international meetings, according to the latest edition of the International Meetings Statistics Report published last week by Union of International Associations (UIA). The report ranked 1,157 cities globally based on the total number of international meetings that took place during the year. Previously ranked […]

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Dubai has emerged as one of the top 10 destinations for international meetings, according to the latest edition of the International Meetings Statistics Report published last week by Union of International Associations (UIA).

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The report ranked 1,157 cities globally based on the total number of international meetings that took place during the year.

Previously ranked 14th in the 2015 edition, Dubai has moved up the list to claim the 10th spot with a total of 180 meetings taking place in 2016, reflecting a growth of 24% in comparison to 2015.

Dubai is the only city in the Middle East and Africa to appear in the top 25 in the rankings, underlining its status as the region’s number one destination for international meetings and conferences.

Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “With these latest UIA rankings it is once again clear that Dubai is now not only the regional leader in the sector, but also a major destination on the global stage for business events. We will continue to strengthen our business events offering, and strive towards transforming Dubai into a global knowledge hub.”

Steen Jakobsen, director of Dubai Business Events, said: “Dubai’s business events industry has undoubtedly grown over the past decade, and we are very proud that the city is being regarded as one of the top 10 international meetings destinations by UIA, competing with over 1,100 worldwide destinations for the spot.

We have worked very hard to achieve this status, with strong support from public and private partners, including Dubai World Trade Centre, hotels, Emirates Airlines, flydubai and other meetings industry suppliers, and are aiming to continue enhancing our offering to remain competitive and further propel Dubai’s ranking in the years to come.”

The latest UIA rankings report comes on the back of Dubai’s recent announcement to launch the Dubai Association Conference, which will be held on 11-12 December 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The conference acknowledges the role associations play in Dubai’s socio-economic development and its transition to a knowledge-based economy.

With the theme of ‘Building a Community’, the Dubai Association Conference will host association executives from regional and international associations, government representatives, university faculties and students as well as other professionals who are keen to develop associations.

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Five on Friday 20Jul12 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/five-on-friday-20jul12/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/five-on-friday-20jul12/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:41:04 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=132888 The post Five on Friday 20Jul12 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Travel offers and packages available through travel agents   Stay on a ship during Olympics Dertour is offering travel agents the chance to stay on ‘MS Deutschland’ when it is docked in London during the Olympic games. A selected number of cabins have been left available for agents to stay on the ship between 26 […]

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Travel offers and packages available through travel agents

 

Stay on a ship during Olympics

Dertour is offering travel agents the chance to stay on ‘MS Deutschland’ when it is docked in London during the Olympic games. A selected number of cabins have been left available for agents to stay on the ship between 26 July and 13 August while it is situated in London’s West India dock. Agents can stay for £49 per person per night.

tours@dertour.co.uk

 

Virgin Holidays Cruises’ anti-APD

Virgin Holidays Cruises has been included under Virgin Atlantic’s scheme to pay APD for its customers. The no APD offer applies to all holidays using Virgin Atlantic routes on all departure dates and cabin grades on bookings made until 23 July 2012. An example 14-night Mexico stay/cruise/stay holiday starts from £1, 418 per person, taking off the £162 discount. Departing 10 November 2012, the holiday includes full-board basis and flights from Gatwick.

www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk

 

Flybe offers 10% discount

Flybe is to celebrate its tenth anniversary in its new business model by offering 10% off all bookings made before midnight on 25 July. The discount covers travel through to 25 October on several popular routes including Scottish airports, Belfast City, Birmingham, Exeter, Gatwick, Southampton, Amsterdam and Paris CDG.

www.flybe.com

 

UIA’s sale

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has released sale fares for bookings and travel until 20 December 2012. Its London to Kiev routes start from £150 one-way in the sale and £214 return, with connections onto Odessa, Lvov, Donetsk and destinations across Ukraine, CIS, Asia and the Middle East.

www.flyuia.com

 

Centara’s wedding packages

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new range of wedding packages. Prices start from £305 for packages at select resort properties in Krabi, Samui, Phuket and Trat with the option for Thai or Western ceremonies. Packages include the wedding ceremony, venue decoration, bouquet, buttonhole, sparkling wine, a romantic dinner for two and some will offer in-room breakfast. Additional options available.

weddings@chr.co.th

 

 

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Eco-friendly travel news https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/eco-friendly-travel-news/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/eco-friendly-travel-news/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 14:10:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=127197 The post Eco-friendly travel news appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Gray Dawes releases eco-white paper TMC and expense management company Gray Dawes has produced a white paper with tips to introduce eco-friendly practices into businesses. The paper, named ‘Tackling the Green Issue Together’ includes advice on travelling to work and changes to the work environment that companies could put into place, as well as how […]

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Gray Dawes releases eco-white paper

TMC and expense management company Gray Dawes has produced a white paper with tips to introduce eco-friendly practices into businesses. The paper, named ‘Tackling the Green Issue Together’ includes advice on travelling to work and changes to the work environment that companies could put into place, as well as how to measure their carbon footprint. Download the white paper at www.gray-dawes.co.uk.

 

New green division at KBC

KBC PR & Marketing has launched a green division of its company to promote its clients’ sustainability initiatives. The new division, named KBC Green, will work with Rachel McCaffery from Green Case Consultancy to devise campaigns with green messages. “We want to show destinations, hotel groups and tourism businesses that small changes can make a real difference and that there are true benefits, environmentally, socially, and also economically, in making those changes for good,” said Helena Beard, marketing director at KBC. “Through KBC Green, we will be bring responsible tourism into the overall marketing strategy for many of our clients in a really effective and credible way”.

 

UIA teams with Amadeus for project

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has teamed up with Amadeus of give computers to unprivileged children in Odessa. The 20 computers were accompanied by 20 Amadeus online booking system certificates to graduates in foster homes, therefore setting up a job opportunity. The two companies worked with UAC Ukraine Fund on the project, which it hopes will not only offer a future for some children but help develop tourism in Odessa. 

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