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Yas Island and Saadiyat Island had record breaking visits last year

May 3, 2025186 Views

Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits while Saadiyat Island saw a 10% increase in visitation compared to 2023 Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced remarkable achievements in visitation numbers in 2024 across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, experiencing significant growth while setting new records. Highlighted during Arabian Travel Market 2025, Yas Island recorded over 38 million visits in 2024, a notable 10% increase compared to 2023. Achieving their highest performance since 2019, Yas Island hotels' occupancy reached 82% peaking up to 90% in August 2024; an annual 9% growth in hotel occupancy alongside a 17% increase in the average daily rate (ADR) compared to 2023. Similar...

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Avani launches TikTok channel to inspire trendsetting travellers

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

March 20, 2021826 Views

Avani Hotels and Resorts, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality brands targeting travellers who are socially conscious, curious about cultures, open-minded and adventurous, has jumped on the #TikTokTravel bandwagon with the launch of its own TikTok channel — @AvaniHotels. TikTok launched the #TikTokTravel challenge as a way to encourage users to upload their best travel memories and share the stories behind them. So far, it has attracted over 32 billion views as cabin-fevered globe-trotters flock to the app in search of inspiring travel-related content while waiting for the international borders to reopen. !function(e,t,c,a){if(!e.fwn&&(a="fwn_script",n=e.fwn=function(){ n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments) },e._fwn||(...

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Digital traveller identity and biometrics need of the hour, feels Industry

UPENDRA SWAMI

December 9, 2020582 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, has unveiled a major new report that recommends global guidelines for a Safe & Seamless Traveller Journey related to traveller identity and security in the ‘new normal’. Developed in partnership with Oliver Wyman Consulting Group, and Pangiam as one of the advisors, the report emphasises the need for swift action for a harmonised approach in the implementation of digital traveller identity and biometrics, and the enablement of strong policies through the undertaking of several activities to support the recovery of the ailing Travel & Tourism sector. WTTC’s Safe & Seamless Traveller Journey (SSTJ), a core initiative, aims to enable a seamless, safe and secur...