One of the world’s leading wellness brands, Chiva-Som, which has pioneered sustainable life transformations for over 26 years, debuts in Qatar with Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som. Set to open this year, this largest wellness destination in the state will also be the first to introduce a contemporary Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine offering. […]
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A New Dawn for Travel & Tourism Heralded at the Arabian Travel Market
By The Healthcare Holiday on 23rd May 2021 in Destinations, Dubai, General, Latest News, Middle East, Trade
The Highlights: The Middle East region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, Arabian Travel Market, took place in Dubai under the theme of “A new dawn for travel & tourism”. The four-day event welcomed exhibitors from 62 countries and travel professionals from over 100 countries. The Middle East Tourism Summit, organised by ITIC in partnership with […]
Chiva-Som Brings Its Wellness Philosophy to Qatar
By The Healthcare Holiday on 25th November 2020 in General, Latest News, Medical Tourism, Medical Travel, Medispas, Middle East, Trade, Wellness Holidays
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is set to open next year in Qatar as the newest wellness destination. Zulal Wellness Resort is the first management undertaking by market-leading wellness resort brand Chiva-Som, whose award winning flagship resort is located in Hua Hin in Thailand. The new wellness destination in Qatar will be the largest in the country, […]
The Arabian Travel Market Goes Virtual
By The Healthcare Holiday on 1st June 2020 in Destinations, Dubai, General, Latest News, Middle East, Trade
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Virtual This event is now live in virtual form for travel trade professionals from across the world over three days. This key trade event for the region’s tourism community places focus on emerging trends, opportunities and the challenges directly impacting the travel and tourism industry amid COVID-19. It runs from 1-3 […]
The Growth of Dubai’s Aesthetic & Dental Wellness Tourism
By The Healthcare Holiday on 11th October 2019 in Destinations, Treatments, Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery, Dental Treatment, Dubai, General, Latest News, Medical Tourism, Middle East, Wellness Holidays
Dubai’s position as a leading global healthcare destination is thanks to the emirate’s focus on the constant adoption of the latest technologies, talents and systems that ensure international standards of patient care. The emirate offers a complete transitional journey with modern programs and advanced technologies that effectively address personalized needs. As a result Dubai welcomed […]
Growth & trends in medical and wellness tourism
By The Healthcare Holiday on 12th June 2019 in Asia, Dubai, Europe, General, Latest News, Medical Tourism, Medispas, Trade, Wellness Holidays
The two spectrums of health tourism, medical and wellness are showing nourishing growth and massaging the lifestyle demands of today’s travellers. The latest research was revealed at this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Growth rate in Medical Tourism, according to Patients Beyond Borders and the Global Wellness Institute was up by 17% in 2017, […]
Tourism Developments in the Middle East Region
Over the years, the UAE is one of the great success stories of global travel and tourism with Emirates and Etihad changing the face of global aviation, Dubai International Airport recognised as one of the world’s best hubs and Dubai, the fourth most visited city in the world. And the UK plays its part being […]
The Arabian Travel Market – Influencing Industry Change
Where would you hear of robotic concierges, visionary tourism plans, mega projects, even giga projects transforming regional tourism landscapes, disruptive technology and Expo 2020, all under one roof? Where would government ministers, travel planners, experts and decisions makers, investors, developers, media and techies converge to ring the changes on a global travel scale? Enter centre […]
Saudi tourism at ATM sees healthy growth
Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute $70.9 billion (SAR 263.1 billion) in total to the country’s GDP in 2019, according to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council. According to data from Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) research partner Colliers, international arrivals to Saudi Arabia are expected to increase 5.6% […]
Robots, VR and Biometrics, Arabian Travel Market To Headline Cutting Edge Technology & Innovation
A robot may not have a smile but it recognises faces, remembers names and guest preferences, characteristics and behaviours. Such is the changing experience of hospitality and the designated theme for the next Arabian Travel Market – “Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation” The impact of technology on hotels, travel and tourism is multi-dimensional, ranging from […]
