Tourism in Senegal is set to receive a huge boost in the next decade, with the launching of the US$6bn “Akon City” project.
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BOTSWANA FORGES INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD WITH NEW EVISA TECHNOLOGY
Botswana has launched a new eVisa for foreign tourists as part of the country’s expansion of digital services. Online visas are becoming more popular around the world as both governments …
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SAUDI CULTURAL TOURISM TAKES NEW STRIDES
Plans have been revealed for the development of AlUla, Saudi Arabia into the "world’s largest living museum’ by 2035.
SAUDI TOURISM BOOM
Short leisure breaks are set to drive a 38% increase in visitors to KSA by 2024, says new ATM research.
THE EXPO 2020 EFFECT
Five key source markets are set to drive an additional 1.4 million arrivals to UAE during Expo 2020, says ATM research.
TOURISM GROWTH CONTINUES: +4% IN FIRST THREE QUARTERS
International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global …
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COMOROS: NEW MANDATE – NEW TOURISM AMBITIONS
With the re-election of Azali Assoumani for a third term as President of the Comoros islands, the nation’s government is launching into a new and ambitious project to develop tourism …
TOURISM TAKES ON STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE FOR SAUDI ARABIA
With Saudi Arabia set to host the G20 Summit in 2020, the nation has been a key participant in the UNWTO's ministerial summit at the World Travel Market in London.
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A MAKEOVER FOR CHEDI MUSCAT
Sixteen years after opening as Oman’s most contemporary new resort, The Chedi Muscat is emerging from its most significant upgrade to date with new suites and rooms with expansive terraces.
Saudi Arabia opens to tourists from around the world
In an historic move, Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time.
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