Saudi to bring in more tourists from the Caribbean with expanded eVisa program
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, has announced the expansion of...
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Tourism industry accounts for 9 percent of GCC region's GDP and it is expected to grow annually at 7.7 percent....
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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’
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Saudi Arabia, Oman ink 13 business deals
The deals were inked by Oman Investment Authority firms with Saudi counterparts as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited.
- OQ signed three MoUs in the fields of petrochemicals, renewable energy and green hydrogen sector
- In the field of dry dock and logistic services, Asyad signed an MoU with a Saudi shipping company
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Syria eyes visitor resurgence, especially from Europe
Syria is an important destination for Shiite pilgrims, and has continued to welcome visitors from Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon during...
- Syria is home to several UNESCO world heritage sites that were very popular with tourists before the war
- Most sites were damaged by more than 10 years of a conflict, but restoration work was undertaken
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Virgin continues space ticket sale
The current fare is $450,000 per seat.
- Virgin Galactic has sold around 100 tickets since flying its founder Richard Branson to space earlier this year
- In total, the company has now sold 700 space tickets, according to a spokesperson
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AlUla will become top tourist destination: French ambassador
Ludovic Pouille, French ambassador to Saudi Arabia, believes that AlUla Governorate will become one of the top international tourist destinations...
- He also expressed admiration of what he saw during his third visit to AlUla this year, referring to its nature and developments
- The ambassador noted that the two countries cooperate in the field of agriculture and environment employing innovative techniques and methods to face the climate change
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COP26 sees new coalition for net-zero tourism
The SGTC will be headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and may open regional offices in other countries.
- The STGC is a multi-country, multi-stakeholder coalition established to lead, accelerate, and track the tourism industry’s transition to net-zero emissions
- It is also expected to drive action to protect nature and support communities
JNTO opens its first office in Dubai in bid to draw more GCC tourists
Japan aims to attract 60 million visitors annually by 2030 and it is looking to draw a large number of...
- Japan aims to attract 60 million visitors annually by 2030 and it is looking to draw a large number of them from the Middle East
- As many as 28222 tourists visited Japan from the GCC in 2019, marking an increase of 28 percent from last year
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Israel eyes influx of tourists from UAE, Bahrain
Israel is anticipating a significant influx of Emirati and Bahraini tourists as the global tourism industry starts recovering from the...
- Israel expects 100,000 tourists a year from the UAE and Bahrain, with each tourist spending $1,500 per vacation
- The Jewish state is expected to make $150 million annually in revenues from the Gulf tourists
Saudi to bring in more tourists from the Caribbean with expanded eVisa program
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, has announced the expansion of...
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Almost half of all global destinations now offer digital nomad visas: UNWTO
Madrid, Spain - The number of destinations offering Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) has risen significantly over recent years, with almost...
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Futuristic strategies elevate Dubai
Dubai's transformation from a humble fishing village to a global tourist powerhouse is nothing short of remarkable. Just decades ago,...
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Saudi Arabia re-elected president of UNWTO executive council
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) approved the re-election of Saudi Arabia as president of its...
- During the first presidency of the Kingdom in 2023, plenty of initiatives that comprised partnership, innovation, and progress were launched
- In 2021, the kingdom launched the Sustainable Tourism Global Center during the Saudi Green Initiative in October 2021 to provide best practices to meet the sector needs
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Fourth edition of Riyadh Season unveils its promotional video
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Season's fourth edition has unveiled a promotional video featuring a range of scenes highlighting its...
- The video includes the presence of the global boxing icon Mike Tyson, who is a partner in the first specialized boxing club in Boulevard City
- It highlights the rapid developments in the entertainment sector in the Kingdom, the global nature of Riyadh Season, and the diversity of the activities and events it hosts
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Red Sea Global launches Saudi’s first seaplane company
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations -...
- Fly Red Sea aims to transport guests to various resorts scattered among the islands of Red Sea Destination.
- These resorts include St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, Ritz Carlton Reserve, which would be inaugurated later in 2023