ATM 2024 in Dubai to host 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries
Dubai, UAE - The 31st edition of Arabian Travel Mart, 2024, taking place from May 6 to May 9, is...
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Tehran, Baghdad to launch maritime passenger transport line
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an...
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Dubai approves Hatta master development plan
The Hatta master development plan is said to be aimed at developing Hatta, an exclave of Dubai, into a tourist...
- The Hatta plan is a part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to create a roadmap for enhancing infrastructure
- The master plan also aims to implement development projects and initiatives across the emirate over the next 20 years
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UAE flights to help 1m Mideast tourists visit Brazil
Before the pandemic, around 75 percent of the tourist traffic between Brazil and the Middle East were to and from...
- These will be direct flights from the UAE to Brazil’s Amazon and the Northeast regions
- Brazil’s tourism minister has said more Brazilians would love to visit the UAE once the new flights are launched
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Qatar Airways gets $3bn govt assistance after huge loss
The airline reported an overall loss of $4.1 billion for the year to March 31, double the figure for the...
- The Gulf-based carrier recently reported an underlying operating loss of $228.3 million
- Qatar Airways is the second largest airline in the Middle East after Dubai-based Emirates
Oman-UAE tourism sector partners hold workshop
The workshop was reportedly aimed at highlighting Oman’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai through the encapsulation of the country’s civilization...
- Oman recently exempted citizens of 103 countries from visas for residency of up to 10 days to boost tourism activity
- Travel and tourism agencies and organizations from around the world are said to have welcomed the visa-free move
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Kuwait Touristic to raise capital to $996m to boost tourism
Kuwait is looking to revitalize its tourism industry, and in this regard Kuwait Touristic Enterprises plans to increase its capital...
- “Our vision is to bring back the golden age of tourism in Kuwait"
- The company plans to execute 95 initiatives and projects costing 380 million dinars over 10 years
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Messi, Neymar’s club PSG to play in Riyadh Season Cup
PSG boasts a stellar line-up, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Sergio Ramos taking to the...
- The tournament will be played in January next year as part of the second edition of Riyadh Season
- The event, which celebrates the city, will be held from October 2021 to March 2022
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Unesco recognizes Saudi marine sanctuary
The UN body has registered the Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary in its Man and Biosphere Program.
- The Farasan Islands are said to support the largest population of idmi gazelle in Saudi Arabia
- They also have high concentrations of greater flamingo, pink-backed pelican, Eurasian spoonbill, and osprey
Lebanon army giving helicopter rides to tourists for money
While most wages in Lebanon have remained unchanged, the value of the Lebanese pound has gone down more than 90...
- The Lebanese military plans 1,000 hours of helicopter rides for tourists and even Lebanese citizens this year
- With each ride costing $150, the military is eyeing an influx of $300,000 through this route
Oman Air inks deal in tourism push
The national carrier of Oman inked the deal with tripsnstay.
- The agreement follows the recent announcement of Oman easing travel restrictions
- The country on September 1 reopened its doors to vaccinated travelers with a negative PCR test result
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Shadow of Syria’s exiled haunts revived Aleppo souk
Aleppo, long considered one of Syria's main commercial hubs, has lost many of the merchants and businessmen who once gave...
- Aleppo, long considered one of Syria's main commercial hubs, has lost many of the merchants and businessmen who once gave the city its economic edge
- The vast souks, the oldest of their kind in the world, stretch from the western part of the Old City to the gates of the citadel in the east
ATM 2024 in Dubai to host 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries
Dubai, UAE - The 31st edition of Arabian Travel Mart, 2024, taking place from May 6 to May 9, is...
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Tech ticks: Metaverse, AI boost Jamaica’s tourism
From the metaverse allowing virtual experiences to the use of AI in training, Jamaica is at the forefront of integrating...
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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...
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...
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Visa-free Russia travel on the horizon for Saudi, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Kuwait
Sochi, Russia -.Starting in 2024, travelers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Malaysia and Bahrain may no longer need tourist visas...
- Russia and China have been ready to receive groups of visa-free tourists on a reciprocal basis
- Visa-free group tourism was also launched between Russia and Iran on August 1
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Hotels in UAE generate revenues of US$7bn in first seven months, says minister
ABU DHABI, UAE - In the first seven months of the year, hotel establishments in the UAE generated revenues of...
- Hotel establishments in the country hosted 16 million guests in in the first seven months of 2023, said the UAE economy minister.
- Some 56 million hotel nights have been booked while the occupancy rate reached 75 percent from January to July.
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Saudi Arabia to enhance air connectivity to over 250 destinations by 2030
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A delegation led by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz bin...
- The Kingdom plans on carrying 330 million passengers annually and raising freight capacity to 4.5 million tons by 2030.
- Saudi Arabia and the Dominican Republic also signed agreements on air transport services between the two countries.