TTN’s firm focus is on the travel agents. Besides monthly pages that focus on Hotels, Aviation and News, we look at specific events including exhibitions and travel industry trends and spotlight destinations well in advance of the tourist season. In addition, based on feedback from the industry, TTN will run additional special themed features as well as issues on responsible sustainable tourism.




JANUARY

2009 Industry Round Up: An annual feature, TTN

speaks to the decision makers in the hotel and

airline sectors. We look at the widening choice

of international and local hotel brands and how

Middle Eastern destinations are faring in the

global market. On the airline front, we discuss

operational and expansion plans.

Airports, Airport Loyalty Facilities & Duty

Free: The expansion within most Middle

Eastern airports continues. TTN looks at these

developments as well as services offered,

from meet and greet facilities to loyalty

programmes. We also look at the duty free

outlets that are increasingly becoming elite

shopping malls.

Car Hire: A look at the services offered by car

hire firms around the region and the increasing

challenges in this competitive industry.

International Destination: Hong Kong

Regional Travel: Jordan

FEBRUARY

Formula One: The Middle East is to host two

Formula 1 events this year – one in Bahrain and

one in Abu Dhabi. TTN explores how the event

has rounded out Bahrain’s tourism offering, and

how it will influence the UAE’s tourism industry.

We also look at packages on offer from hotels

and airlines during both events.

South Africa 2010: Games for the 2010 FIFA

World Cup South Africa will be played in various

cities including Cape Town, Durban, Nelspruit

and Johannesburg between June 11 and July

11. TTN explores options and packages geared

for Middle East based football enthusiasts.

International Destinations: Turkey including the

EMITT exhibition

Regional Travel: Furjairah, Umm Al Quwain & Ajman

MARCH

ITB, Berlin: One of the world’s largest travel

shows, we preview what’s on offer. TTN will be

represented and distributed at the event.

Spa Holidays: As spa facilities become an

increasingly important differential in the choice

of hotel (and airline), we examine facilities

around the region and in popular international

destinations.

Adventure Tourism: The worldwide interest

in adventure travel continues to increase.

Whether exploring natural, remote or exotic

destinations, pursing adrenaline pumping

activities such as white-water rafting, elephant

safaris or bungee jumping, or understanding

cultural differences, we bring you what’s hot

locally and internationally.

GIBTM: The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel &

Meetings Exhibition held in Abu Dhabi is now in

its fourth year. It is supported by TTN and is the

region’s only such event highlighting this sector.

International Destinations: Greece & Cyprus

Regional Travel: Kuwait, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

APRIL

Cruising: One of the industry’s fastest growing

sectors, TTN looks at cruise operators and

terminals directly serving or targeting the

region.

AHIC: TTN, as a sponsor of the annual Arabian

Hotel Investment Conference, will preview

AHIC which brings destination managers,

investors and hotel chains from all over the

world together in Dubai every year.

WTTC – Global Tourism Summit: (Date to be

confirmed) TTN is the Middle East media partner

at this prestigious annual global event.

International Destinations: China & Italy

Regional Travel: Syria

MAY

ATM: Our annual Arabian Travel Market

preview in support of the region’s biggest travel

event covers exhibitors and their products or

services being featured or launched during

the show. TTN is a Preferred Media Partner

and is the sponsor of the successful seminar

programme running alongside the event, and is

widely distributed at ATM. If you can’t make it at

the exhibition, be there through our pages!

IMEX: We feature the Middle East participants

attending this dedicated MICE exhibition, now

in its seventh year. As a media partner, TTN will

be distributed at this exhibition.

BITE: The Bahrain International Travel Expo,

now on everyone’s event calendar, attracts

tourists and trade from the Gulf. TTN, as a

partner, previews what’s on offer. TTN also

produces the Official Show Dailies.

Responsible Tourism: The increase in consumer

demand for holidays that incorporate all the

aspects of sustainable tourism is huge across

the globe. TTN looks at trends, and talks to

industry leaders about this topical issue.

International Destinations: Singapore, Great

Britain and Ireland

Regional Travel: Muscat, Oman including the

Oman Travel Mart preview

JUNE

ALTM and Luxury Travel: TTN is the Middle East

Media Partner for ALTM in Shanghai. With no

other event like it in the Asia Pacific region,

ALTM brings together the world’s most sought

after destinations. TTN features companies

participating, particularly those from the Middle

East. We will also take a look at luxury travel as

a whole.

Show Review: A wrap up of all the shows from

the previous month including product launches,

latest news, deals and attendance figures.

Summer Break Offers (Part 1): We round up the

best packages and deals on offer from hotels,

airlines, tour operators and tourism boards, as

well as summer events.

Train Travel: Train travel is an exciting alternative

to road or air travel. TTN explores options from

all over the world.

International Destinations: Malaysia, Brunei &

Austria

Regional Travel: Egypt & North Africa

JULY

Summer Offers (Part 2): We continue our

coverage of the special offers the travel

industry and tourism boards are extending over

the summer.

Ramadan (Part 1): Ready for the Holy Month, we

round up the special deals and packages.

Tools and Technology: TTN will look at the

latest in travel booking technology, plus hotel

reservation systems, online loyalty programmes

and other associate tools.

International Destination: Germany

Regional Travel: Yemen & Salah, Oman

AUGUST

Leisure Resorts & Theme Parks: A combination

of sun, sea, sand and shopping lures tourists

from around the world to the Middle East,

while there is a flow of traffic from this

region to exciting international destinations

worldwide. We feature the best ideas from all

destinations.

Ramadan (Part 2) and Eid Breaks: We continue

with special deals and packages during the

holy month.

International Destinations: The Sub Continent/

Indian Ocean & North America

Regional Travel: Lebanon

SEPTEMBER

Golfing and Golf Holidays: As more and more

people take an interest in the sport and golf

clubs are mushrooming everywhere, TTN takes

a look at new and existing courses around the

globe. TTN will also focus on golfing packages

and special offers available regionally and

internationally, and the International Golf Travel

Market held in Spain.

Budget Holidays: TTN takes a look at value for

money options from low cost airlines, 3 star

hotels to services apartment now emerging in

the Middle East.

International Destinations: Thailand, Vietnam

& Cambodia

Regional Travel: Qatar

OCTOBER

Winter Holidays: Skiing holidays in Europe,

North America, Dubai and elsewhere – TTN

looks at the winter options available globally.

Business Travel: In our popular annual feature,

TTN reviews what specific facilities hospitality

and travel providers are offering the business

traveller, whether spa deals or in-flight VOIP

services. TTN is also a Media Partner at

the Business Travel Exhibition. TTN will be

distributed at this event.

International Destinations: South America,

Switzerland

Regional Travel: Dubai & Sharjah

NOVEMBER

WTM: TTN is the only Middle East Global Media

Network partner for the World Travel Market,

and accordingly, will showcase industry

products and services particularly those

from the Middle East. We will have excellent

exposure and distribution at the event.

EIBTM Barcelona: TTN previews this leading

MICE exhibition that will be held early December

and will look at corporate and incentive travel

into the region.

Health Tourism: Medical and alternative

solutions to health matters will be discussed plus

offering from regional and overseas countries.

International Destinations: Australia & New

Zealand

Regional Travel: Kingdom of Bahrain & Kingdom

of Saudi Arabia

DECEMBER

ILTM: The International Luxury Travel Market,

described as a private members club for the

major players of international luxury travel,

will be held for the 9th year in Cannes, France.

TTN, ILTM’s only Middle East media partner, will

be circulated here, and will carry features on

those companies participating as well as take a

look at all aspects of luxury travel.

Tourism Boards/Offices: TTN finds out what’s new

among tourism boards or offices in the region and

what developments or plans are afoot to promote

their destinations in order to boost revenue.

Shopping Tourism: Entire holidays are being

constructed around shopping or retail therapy,

so TTN brings together the many offerings

available including shopping festivals taking

place regionally and internationally at this time.

International Destination: France

Regional Travel: Ras Al Khamiah

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