‘Over 91 percent of travel bookings are now online’
Digitalization is revolutionizing travel, and data analytics is hyper-personalizing the sector, notably in GCC's growing business tourism, says Pallav Singhvi...
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Qatar National Tourism Council has offices in Russia since 2018 To attract visitors from new source markets, QNTC will showcase...
UNWTO’s first regional office opens in Riyadh
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‘Over 91 percent of travel bookings are now online’
Digitalization is revolutionizing travel, and data analytics is hyper-personalizing the sector, notably in GCC's growing business tourism, says Pallav Singhvi...
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$15m paid in compensation to passengers in 2021-22 in Saudi Arabia, says GACA
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that national airlines in the Kingdom have issued...
- These compensations were given primarily to deal with issues such as delays, loss of luggage, flight cancellations.
- GACA aims to ensure that passengers are well-informed about their rights and can easily obtain refunds as per the regulations.
Sudan refugees bring off-season tourism to Egypt’s Aswan
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Qatar Tourism appoints Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim as brand ambassador
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Tourism has appointed Olympic and World champion, Mutaz Barshim, as its newest brand ambassador.Barshim, who recently...
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- Qatar recently concluded its Summer in Qatar season, which saw the debut of the country’s first-ever Qatar Toy Festival, and ‘Disney on Ice.’