TTN is the leading trade publication covering the tourism industry in the Middle East. Published monthly by Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group*, TTN is aimed at professionals in the travel and tourism industry, from travel agents, to airline and hotel personnel.
The publication provides in-depth, extensive coverage of relevant issues in the Middle East and Internationally. Every issue also contains collation of international and regional news with topical features of interest to readers.
TTN is publishes both printed and online editions providing significantly increased readership profile.
Travel related news, analysis, new appointments together with information on marketing and promotional campaigns are presented in an innovative colour tabloid.
TTN Editorial Calendar 2008
TTN’s firm focus is on the travel agents. Besides monthly news pages on Hotels, Airlines and the MICE industry, we run quarterly supplements on spas and luxury travel. In addition, we look at specific events and travel trends every month and spotlight destinations well in advance of the tourist season. Based on feedback from the industry, TTN will run additional special themed features.
January
2008 Industry Round Up: Now an annual feature, TTN’s industry focus 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 compare with the rest of the world. On the airline front, we discuss network and fleet expansion, ground and air services, and alliance agreements.
Formula One (Part 1): In its fourth year, TTN looks at how the F1 has rounded out Bahrain’s tourism offering, and what it offers for the industry.
International Destination: Turkey Regional Travel: Kuwait City Break: Kuala Lumpur
February
Airports, Airport Loyalty Facilities & Duty Free: With several Middle Eastern airports competing to serve as global hubs – as well as the world’s largest airport being built in Dubai – TTN looks at everything from meet and assist services, lounges and VIP 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 carhire firms around the region and the increasing challenges in this competitive industry.
Adventure & Ecotourism: As consumers increasingly look for ways to get the adrenaline surging, TTN goes on an adventure ride, wadibashing, white-water rafting and trekking into rainforests. A round-up of regional and international offerings.
International Destination: North America Regional Travel: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE City Break: Amsterdam
March
ITB, Berlin: One of the world’s largest travel showcases, 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.
For the Agents: We talk to travel distributors in the region, looking at growth and expansion plans, international agreements and issues affecting the industry.
Formula One (Part 2): On your marks, get set – go! In the second part of our Formula One feature, we look at packages on offer for the F1 Grand Prix in Bahrain.
International Destination: Spain and Portugal Regional Travel: Qatar
City Break: Mumbai
April
Cruising: One of the industry’s fastest growing sector, TTN looks at the cruise operators and terminals directly serving or targeting the region.
AHIC: TTN, as the sponsor of the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, will feature AHIC which brings destination managers, investors and hotel chains together in Dubai every year.
IMEX: This dedicated MICE exhibition, now in its sixth year, has grown in leaps and bounds. We feature the Middle East participants who will attend to capture this growing industry. As a media partner, TTN will be distributed at this exhibition.
GIBTM: Now in its second year, TTN supports the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition being held in Abu Dhabi. This is the region’s only such event highlighting this sector.
International Destination: East Africa Regional Travel: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia City Break: London
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 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!
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.
OmanTravel Market: TTN will look at this annual regional event.
WTTC - Global Tourism Summit: Being held in Dubai this year, TTN is the Middle East media partner at this prestigious annual global event.
International Destination: Switzerland Regional Travel: Around the UAE: Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain & Ajman City Break: Hong Kong
June
ATM Review: A round up of the product lunches and projects at last months event.
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 such events as the various summer
Health Tourism: With the world looking at a healthier lifestyle and using their holiday to ‘rejuvenate’, countries are offering this alternative ‘medicine’. TTN looks at this side of the industry.
International Destination: Germany & Austria Regional Travel: Jordan City Break: Salalah
July
Summer Offers (Part 2): We continue our coverage of the special offers the travel industry and tourism boards are extending over the summer.
Tools and Technology: TTN will look at the latest in travel booking technology. Hotel reservation systems, online loyalty programmes and other associate tools.
International Destination: Eastern Europe Regional Travel: Syria City Break: Johannesburg
August
Ramadan (Part 1): Ready for the Holy Month, we round up the special deals and packages.
Leisure Resorts: A combination of sun, sea, sand and shopping lures tourists from around the world to the Middle East. We feature various leisure resorts and their activities. festivals.
International Destination: The Subcontinent and Indian Ocean Regional Travel: Cyprus City Break: Sharjah, UAE
September
Golfing Getaways: As more and more people take to the gentleman’s game, golf clubs are mushrooming around the region, and many hotels now offer individual golfing packages. We round up the offers and look forward to the International Golf Travel Market being held in December.
Ramadan (Part 2): We continue our coverage of Ramadan offers for late bookers.
International Destination: China, Japan & South East Asia Regional Travel: Lebanon
City Break: Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, UAE
October
Winter Holidays: From skiing holidays in Europe, North America and Dubai to the fantastic weather across the region, TTN looks at the options available globally during winter in time for the festive holiday season.
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 will also look at the new Business Travel Exhibition held in Dubai.
International Destination: Latin American Regional Travel: Egypt and North Africa City Break: Dubai, UAE
November
WTM: TTN is now the Middle East Global Media Network partner for the prestigious 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: We look at this leading MICE exhibition and the companies looking at corporate and incentive travel into the region. TTN will be distributed at this exhibition.
International Destination: Australia & New Zealand Regional Travel: Kingdom of Bahrain City Break: Singapore
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 seventh year in heightened luxury in Cannes, France. TTN, as ILTM’s only Middle East media partner, features those companies participating in this exclusive travel show and will be circulated at the event.
Tourism Boards/Offices: With tourism being the fastest growing industry in the world, numerous countries have formed tourism boards or offices to develop and promote tourism. We take a look at what these individual tourism boards are planning to boost revenue.
Shopping Tourism: As tourists continue to flout baggage limits, entire holidays are being constructed around retail therapy. TTN brings together the offerings in time for the various shopping festivals around the region.
International Destination: Thailand Regional Travel: Muscat, Oman City Break: Paris
LOOKING BACK at 2008: A round up of the industry over the last year.
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