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 FACTS & FIGURES
MEA ON THE RISE
Above average tourism growth for Middle East and Africa With international tourist arrivals up by 10% and 7% respectively, the Middle East and Africa led growth in the world last …
EUROPEAN VISITORS TO GCC TO INCREASE 29% BY 2023, SAYS ATM REPORT
Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 29% over the period 2018 to 2023, driven by new and direct flight routes, a growing number of millennial and middle-class travellers …
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OMAN KICKS OFF FIRST EVER BEACH EVENT
Sur Al Hadid Beach in Oman has been transformed for the Sultanate’s first-ever beach event. From 7 to 9 March 2019, the Sur Al Hadid Beach Carnival was a display …
RAS AL KHAIMAH LAUNCHES NEW THREE-YEAR STRATEGY
Haitham Mattar is Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. We asked him how tourism is progressing in Ras Al Khaimah and how figures compare to his …
ARABIAN TRAVEL WEEK LAUNCHED BY REED TRAVEL EXHIBITIONS
Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has announced the launch of Arabian Travel Week – an umbrella brand comprising four co-located shows. …
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INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS UP 6% IN 2018
International tourist arrivals reach 1.4 billion two years ahead of forecast
CITY TRIPS TOP OF THE POPS
City trips have grown four times as fast as total international holiday market over past 10 years globally overtaking Sun & Beach holidays.
STRONG RECOVERY IN NORTH AFRICA DRIVES REGION’S RESULTS
International tourist arrivals in Africa increased an estimated 8% in 2017 to reach 62 million, according to comparatively limited data so far received by the UNWTO. The strong recovery of …
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HIGH LEVEL COMOROS – UNWTO MEETING SETS STAGE FOR GREENER FUTURE
Comoros is in pole position for the development of sustainable tourism following a strategic meeting in Madrid.
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