GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to surge by 2030: Fitch
GCC tourism's GDP contribution will rise from $130 billion in 2023 to over $340 billion by 2030, driven by aviation...
Alberta seeks to charm the world with a solid tourism growth plan, says Minister Joseph Schow
Alberta's tourism sector, with attractions resonating with GCC travelers, aims for a $25 billion visitor economy by 2035, says Joseph...
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Expo opportunity to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism: Minister
Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Gamini Lakshman Peiris said that Expo 2020 Dubai is a great opportunity and a world-class...
- Sri Lankan Ministry of Tourism says 104,000 people visited the country between Jan and Feb 2021 with Indian tourists accounting for 32.1 percent.
- The presence of nearly 300,000 Sri Lankan citizens in the UAE helps enhance the bilateral ties between the two countries, the minister said.
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An old Greek Cargo Ship attracts tourists in Saudi Arabia
The ship was loaded with foodstuffs and sailed in 1978 from a Greek port towards the Aqaba port in Jordan,...
- Georgios-G was built in the UK with a length of 71.6 meters, a width of 11 meters, and a height of 4.9 meters
- Currently, the ship is resting in the same place with more than two-thirds of its structure submerged in water
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Abu Dhabi National Aquarium is the largest in Mideast
An estimated one million people a year are expected to visit the aquarium housing marine animals in ten distinct habitats...
- An estimated one million people a year are expected to visit the aquarium housing marine animals in ten distinct habitats under the supervision of marine life experts
- The aquarium offers many interactive activities, including scuba diving, animal feeding, and glass-bottomed sailing boat tours
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Omicron surge pushes Morocco to extend flight ban
The restrictions have dealt a punishing blow to the North African country's vital tourism sector.
- Morocco imposed the measure to run initially from late November until December 31
- This, despite a mechanism being in place for Moroccan citizens stranded abroad to come home
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Indian Minister says UAE most popular tourist destination for his countrymen
The UAE is the most popular destination in the world for Indian tourists, according to figures submitted to Indian Parliament...
- The second and third most popular destinations for Indians were Thailand and Bangladesh, but their figures were way below those of the UAE.
- The Minister confirmed that 314,495 Indians left on tourist visas for the UAE in the first quarter of this year.
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Abu Dhabi to host Pokemon GO Tour live event in 2022
Gamers on Yas Bay will be joined by those taking part in Monterrey, Mexico at Parque Fundidora and Kaohsiung, Taiwan...
- The event will be hosted by Niantic, the AR company behind Pokémon GO, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
- The ticketed event will include real-world habitats, special in-game features, photo ops, a special game plan, exclusive merchandise and targets existing gamers
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Dubai emerges as global superyacht capital
Dubai is now home to 15 marinas with more than 3,000 berths, which can accommodate an array of pleasure craft...
- Dubai is now home to 15 marinas with more than 3,000 berths, which can accommodate an array of pleasure craft and luxury yachts as well as superyachts and gigayachts
- More than 200 superyachts were registered across the Middle East as of 2019 with Dubai being the base for many of these vessels, says a report by Oxford Business Group
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Saudi festivals celebrate cultural blooming
As Saudi Arabia opens up on the culture front, tourism gets a leg-up in a boost for Vision 2030.
- Saudi Arabia is witnessing a huge tourist boom, reflecting the government's interest in the sector
- STA collaborates with the Saudi tourist sector to develop one million jobs and 100 million annual visits by 2030
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Oman sees hospitality industry revenue fall 3.5%
The National Centre for Statistics and Information says domestic guest have supported the Oman's hotels.
- Domestic guests constituted the highest percentage of visitors in hotel industry of Oman
- The occupancy rate of hotels in Oman rose by 36.3 percent
Turkey pledges to protect Mediterranean Sea
Turkey, the last G20 country that ratified the Paris climate agreement, faces criticism for how it treats its water.
- Microplastics pollution in the Mediterranean Sea poses a threat to marine life
- Turkey’s southern shores on the Sea of Marmara has witnessed the largest outbreak of ‘sea snot’
GCC tourism’s contribution to GDP expected to surge by 2030: Fitch
GCC tourism's GDP contribution will rise from $130 billion in 2023 to over $340 billion by 2030, driven by aviation...
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Red Sea Global, VAARST join hands for marine ecosystem mapping
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NEOM unveils Utamo, a $500bn project to showcase world’s mega artists
NEOM, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's $500 billion mega project, has introduced Utamo, a new art and entertainment destination set...
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PIF sets up agri and ecotourism firm Dan Company
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Monday the establishment of Dan Company, specializing in agritourism...
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Abha Valley has potential to be a tourist destination
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA - Extending over 34 kilometers, the Abha Valley Basin enjoys a variety of wildlife aspects, civilizational features...
- The Abha Valley abounds in environmental diversity, which explains its array of mountain plants.
- The rugged areas of the highest point of the valley form the right habitat for the Arab tiger,
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Dubai plans bigger airport as passenger traffic continues to increase
"Once we've reached about 120 million (passengers a year), which is what we think our total capacity at DXB (Dubai...
- Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said designs were being drawn up for Al Maktoum International Airport, which will be built on the city's outskirts
- Third-quarter traffic was 22.9 million, the highest since 2019, taking 2023 numbers so far to 64.5 million, nearly 40 percent higher than the same period in 2022.
Sustainably yours: Redefining travel for green future
The future of travel is expected to see greater use of renewable energy in transportation and advancements in technology, driving...
- The tourism industry grapples with several environmental challenges, with notable concerns being the carbon emissions associated with air travel
- Travelers can help reduce the negative impacts of tourism and support the long-term sustainability of the industry, by choosing sustainable tourism options