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 …
Category: MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
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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MOROCCO WINS BEST STAND DESIGN AT ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2019
It’s hard to stand out from the crowd when you’re one of 2,800 exhibitors – but the Moroccan National Provincial Tourist Office has been adjudged the Best Stand Design for …
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HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH AHMED BIN MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM OPENS ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, officially inaugurated the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019 today, marking the …
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OMAN: A DIFFERENT KIND OF DESTINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Exclusive Interview: Ahmed Bin Nasser Bin Hamed Al Mahrizi, Minister of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman (Official ITB Berlin Partner Country 2020)
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OMAN RECEIVES PATWA CULTURE AWARD
The Sultanate of Oman made a new achievement in the tourism sector this year as it was awarded the “Best Destination - Heritage & Culture” in 2019 by the Pacific …
THE TOURISM INDUSTRY’S ANNUAL MEA HIGHLIGHT
ATM to host inaugural Hotel Industry Summit as GCC plans for 58,761 new hotel rooms in 2019 Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, has …