Middle East
India Pavilion records 900K visitors at Dubai Expo 2020
The India Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai has achieved yet another milestone by registering 900,000 visitors since its inauguration on October 1, 2021
Turkiye welcomed over 30 million international visitors in 2021
Turkiye emerged as one of the top destinations for FIT and MICE tourists from around the world in 2021, by welcoming over 30 million international visitors
Qatar imposes two-day quarantine for travellers of 6 countries
Qatar is the latest country to impose two-day quarantine upon arrival for fully-vaccinated travellers from India and five countries part of its ‘exceptional travel red list
Dubai receives 7.28 million overnight visitors in 2021
Dubai welcomed 7.28 million international overnight visitors between January and December 2021, representing 32 per cent year-over-year growth (YoY), establishing a momentous marker in the global tourism recovery
What’s in store as Saudi Arabia unveils three-year digital tourism strategy
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb has announced a three-year Digital Tourism Strategy, as the next step in the Kingdom’s continued reform of the sector
Qatar Airways And Boeing Sign Deal For 777-8 freighter and 737Max
Qatar Airways has committed to order up to 50 Boeing 777-8 cargo planes, including 34 firm orders and options for 16 more aircraft, for a total purchase price of more than $20 billion at current list prices.
Sharjah gears up for Light Festival from 9 February
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, which will take place from February 9-20 across nine sites in the emirate
AlUla launches new offering for sustainable transport for travellers
With an innovative pilot scheme, residents and visitors to AlUla can now experience the future of sustainable, zero emission mobility on their doorstep with the launch of a new, fully autonomous pod vehicle service.
Say Cheese! Hilton unveils innovative Waitographer programme in UAE
Hilton has launched the Waitographer programme in the UAE to train waiting staff in smartphone photography so they can record guests’ celebrations with sharp images that display the correct composition
Middle East hotels log in 85% RevPAR of pre-pandemic levels, highest globally
The Middle East hotel industry reports revenue per available room (RevPAR) reaching 85.6% of the pre-pandemic comparable, the highest among the global regions according to year-end 2021 data from STR
Swiss-Belhotel gears up for FIFA World Cup 2022
With Qatar aiming to attract 1.2 million fans to FIFA World Cup 2022, Swiss-Belhotel International expects strong demand at its hotel in the capital Swiss-Belinn Doha
How is Qatar Airways celebrating Lunar New Year
Qatar Airways has marked the Lunar New Year with a special curated selection of festive treats and decorations onboard and in lounges, and traditional ‘hóngbāo’ red envelopes for passengers travelling between January 31 and February 1
Russia becomes second largest tourism source for Dubai in 2021
Russia has grown to become the second-largest source market for Dubai’s travel and tourism sector in 2021, climbing from eighth place in last year’s rankings, according to data released ahead of the next edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM)
Saudi Arabia launches $66.6 million tourism development project
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of a key tourism project in the Eastern Province being set up at an investment of over SR230 million ($66.6 million)
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