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JANUARY 2013
ISSUE 39
VISIT: Abu Dhabi / Al Ain With its evolving modern skyline, ever-increasing leisure and entertainment options, and broadening appeal, Abu Dhabi is gradually turning from a regional business hub into a dynamic tourist destination in its own right.
Qatar, the world’s richest nation per capita, continues to march head on with serious investments being injected into every sector across the country.
05 VIEW: GDS The global distribution system (GDS) is the most widespread way of streaming online travel sales and, in turn, this has triggered many concerns regarding the costs being spiralled as a result.
03 IN THIS ISSUE MARKET UPDATE VIEW: GDS VISIT: Abu Dhabi / Al Ain EXPLORE: Qatar ONSITE: Bahrain TOUR: Austria EXCLUSIVE: Sustainable Travel INVESTIGATION: Winter Tourism WHO’S MOVED TRAVEL TALK RENDEZVOUS NEWS & EVENTS
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