Pre-Covid travel industry arrival figures are back but venture capital is experiencing delays
The global tourism industry has turned the clock back to 2019 before COVID created a massive hole in worldwide passenger...
Qantas scraps non-stop UK flight due to Middle East unrest
Sydney, Australia - Australian airline Qantas scrapped its non-stop Perth to London flight Thursday, saying the decision was taken as a...
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Dubai to host international museums conference in 2025
Dubai has officially begun its journey as the host of the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025...
- Dubai’s hosting of the largest international gathering for museums in 2025 is set to strengthen the city’s position as a hub for creativity.
- Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) said the global platform is an opportunity to discuss the future of museums.
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Saudi to provide multiple entry visas for tourists during world cup
The move comes as Qatar, which has a population of 2.8 million, tries to accommodate an expected 1.2 million visitors...
- People with a Hayya Card, reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for the electronic visas.
- The Gulf power shares a land border with gas-rich Qatar, which is hosting the first World Cup in the Middle East and the first held in winter months.
Emirates NBD joins fight against illegal wildlife trade
The banking group is supporting efforts to combat global wildlife trafficking by joining the United for Wildlife financial task force.
- The banking group is supporting efforts to combat global wildlife trafficking by joining the United for Wildlife financial task force
- NBD will work with its peers to promote the welfare and safety of wild animals, Group Chief Compliance Officer Victor Matafonov said
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Saudis beat the heat in City of Fog
The ‘City of Fog’ in Saudi Arabia’s rugged south is a prized destination for many in the kingdom looking to...
- At Al-Namas, humid monsoon weather keeps temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius, dropping as low as 15 degrees Celsius at night
- Ministry of tourism figures show that Saudi families spent $21.33 billion on domestic travel last year, a 30 percent increase from 2019
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‘RAK aims to increase number of hotel rooms in 5 years’
CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) Raki Phillips said that the emirate’s tourism sector aims to...
- Ras Al Khaimah plans to increase the number of hotel rooms in the emirate over the next five years to 12,747 rooms
- The rooms would be provided by over 50 hotels and resorts that offer the highest levels of service to visitors
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Three day Ajman Dates festival concludes, promotes palm plantation
The seventh edition of three-day Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival at the Emirates Hospitality Center in Ajman, concluded. Organized...
- The event acted as a platform for promotion of palm plantation, and production of dates, honey and fruits.
- People visited the festival in huge numbers, which included many events aimed at reviving the cultural Emirati heritage
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IHG H1 profits surge to $216mn
IHG said it would resume its interim dividend
- InterContinental Hotels Group said that profits rose sharply in the first half after Covid travel restrictions were lifted around the world
- IHG, which also owns brands such as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, said that first-half revenues jumped by 52 percent to $1.8 billion.
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Over 7mn international visitors in Dubai in H1 2022
Dubai attracted 7.12 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022, recording over 183 growth compared to the 2.52...
- The number of tourists recorded in H1 2022 was close to the numbers achieved in the first six months of 2019
- Western Europe accounted for a significant share of tourist arrivals, comprising 22 percent of total international visitors in H1 2022
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Three-day Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival to begin Friday
The 7th edition of Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival begins Friday at the Emirates Hospitality Centre in Ajman. Showcasing...
- Organized by Ajman Department of Tourism Development, the festival targets more than 400 participants.
- The festival also includes events that aim to revive the old Emirati customs and traditions.
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UAE maintains reputation as top tourist destination
The UAE continues to maintain its regional and international leadership as a distinguished travel destination and a preferred country for...
- The UAE has strengthened its position on the world tourism map, becoming a leading international tourism destination.
- UAE is in the top 10 country in several international competitiveness indexes related to the tourism, travel and hotels sectors in 2021
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As the only bidder, Saudi Arabia was anointed host of the 2034 World Cup last October by FIFA. Infrastructure is...
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Bahrain and France sign MoU to boost tourism education
Lyon, France--Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EKLYA School of Business in...
- The MoU will strengthen educational ties, foster mutual understanding, and enhance bilateral relations in the realms of academia, culture, and knowledge exchange
- The curriculum for the EKLYA students will encompass a variety of subjects, including cross-cultural studies, project management, event management, and geopolitics
Diriyah unveils 20,000-seat arena in $63bn Saudi masterplan
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia, has revealed plans for "The Arena in Diriyah," a monumental 76,000-square-meter lifestyle facility set...
- Designed by London-based HKS Architects as part of a $63.2 billion masterplan, the arena aims to become the Middle East's premier venue destination
- Embracing Najdi architecture motifs, the arena promises a versatile design enabling swift configuration changes for hosting various events
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Saudi Tourism Authority, Trip.com Group sign global agreement
BERLIN, GERMANY – Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Trip.com Group have announced a significant global partnership, which will drive greater...
- The joint effort aims to bring over 350 thousand additional tourists to Saudi over the course of the agreement.
- The partnership is vital as it coincides with exceptional growth and transformation in the global tourism industry.