Paris prepares warm Olympics welcome — except for rats
While the Paris Olympics is set to be a festival of socializing and intermingling, city authorities are keen for visitors...
Oregon leverages coastal adventures and diverse landscapes to expand its tourism market
Oregon's tourism strategy focuses on year-round visitation, sustainability, and regenerative travel, aiming to optimize economic impact while preserving natural beauty...
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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
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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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Paris prepares warm Olympics welcome — except for rats
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10m people attend Riyadh Season 2023 events in first 50 days, says report
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - According to the Riyadh Season, 10 million people took part in the activities organized in the...
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Saudi Arabia introduces unified platform for visas, including Hajj, Umrah
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday introduced 'KSA VISA,' a unified visa platform aimed at streamlining visa application...
Red Sea Global, VAARST join hands for marine ecosystem mapping
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations, is piloting SubSLAM, an...
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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...
- The company plans to develop unique tourism projects around cities across Saudi Arabia with attractive natural and farmed landscapes.
- Dan aims to involve local communities in imparting experience that enables visitors to fully interact with Saudi regional culture and traditions.
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Siranna: NEOM’s premier destination for elite travelers revealed
NEOM, Saudi Arabia – NEOM, a futuristic city planned by Saudi Arabia in its northwestern Tabuk Province, has unveiled Siranna,...
- The destination offers uninterrupted views of the Red Sea, with its tiered design offering diverse views and perspectives
- Arriving via waterborne transportation to the secluded bay, guests will journey through the natural rock formations before reaching the entrance of the property
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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,