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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‘Catastrophic’ pollution plagues Libya beaches
The environment ministry has ordered the closure of a number of beaches along the Greater Tripoli coastline, despite the roasting...
- The environment ministry has ordered the closure of a number of beaches along the Greater Tripoli coastline, despite the roasting summer heat
- Daily discharges of untreated sewage from the capital's two million population make the Tripoli shore the most polluted
Graft, security issues feed the trade in Iraq’s past
The boom in looted objects from antiquity is a real problem in Iraq, where corruption is prevalent and archaeological sites...
- The boom in looted objects from antiquity is a real problem in Iraq, where corruption is prevalent and archaeological sites are poorly protected
- Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians all trod on the ancient land that is now Iraq, and that makes it a land of choice for smugglers.
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Saudi Arabia to create million tourism jobs by 2030
Saudi Arabia has developed cultural, heritage tourism projects in more than 25 tourist destinations and eyes 100 million tourists by...
- Saudi Arabia has developed cultural, heritage tourism projects in more than 25 tourist destinations
- By 2030, the country expects to enhance its airport capacity by 30 percent
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Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass from Sept 30
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has accepted the pass as a valid way of confirming Covid-19 test.
- Eventually this acceptance will be expanded to vaccine certification
- Travelers to and from Saudi Arabia will soon have the choice of using either the Pass or the national health app
Business
Qatar Tourism and Clia announce partnership
The partnership should help Qatar broaden its appeal for visitors ahead of and beyond the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
- Qatar welcomed 207,000 cruise visitors to Doha in 2019-20
- It reopened its borders on July 12 to fully-vaccinated international travelers, and is expecting tourism to pick up
Economy
Saudi Arabia starts $3.4bn infrastructure projects in Tabuk region
The projects in the Tabuk region will include initiatives related to housing, transportation, environment, and agriculture.
- The Tabuk region is currently the epicenter of quite some activity, like the building of a substation for the Green Duba power plant
- Tabuk City also happens to be a hub for tourists who wish to explore the northern parts of Saudi Arabia
Arts & Culture
Dubai Tourism launches new trailer
This is the second instalment of the Dubai Presents campaign, and like the first one highlights some of Dubai’s most...
- This trailer comes just days after the Dubai Presents campaign was launched with the spy-action genre
- This one-minute-six-second trailer is titled Dubai: A Romance to Remember
Arts & Culture
Park featuring world’s largest aquarium 64 percent complete
The aquarium will be home to 68,000 marine animals including, sharks, schools of fish, manta rays and sea turtles.
- The aquarium will be home to 68,000 marine animals including, sharks, schools of fish, manta rays and sea turtles.
- Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center to become first of its kind in UAE, focusing on indigenous Gulf and marine life ecosystems.
Business
New flights from Baghdad to Abu Dhabi
The inaugural flight of Iraqi Airways landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on August 7.
- The inaugural flight, operated by Iraqi Airways using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on August 7
- Iraqi Airways will start by operating one flight per week and will then increase its number of flights to two a week
Egypt papyrus makers keep tradition alive despite tourism slump
Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations...
- Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations from antiquity
- The papyrus plant, with its fan-shaped foliage, grows in water and can reach four meters (13 feet) in height
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...
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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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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,...
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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...
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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
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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...
- The rise in Digital Nomad Visas has gone hand-in-hand with an increase in digital nomads, with destinations in all regions working to meet the market trend
- A DNV allows individuals to live and work in a foreign country while maintaining employment or conducting freelance work for employers or clients in their home or another country
Economy
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,...
- Dubai's evolution from a simple fishing village to a premier global tourist hub is credited to its innate advantages, deliberate investments, and cohesive destination development
- The emirate exemplifies visionary leadership and adaptability, attracting millions yearly, and has shown resilience during crises like 2008 financial downturn and Covid pandemic