After years of exceptional growth and network development, the three largest carriers of the Gulf area are looking at ways to maximise and rationalise their footprint over the global air …
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INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION AT HEART OF UNWTO MEETING
The 44th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East focused on innovation and digital transformation.
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MIDDLE EAST ELITE
UAE and KSA continue to lead GCC luxury hospitality market The UAE will continue to lead the GCC’s luxury hospitality segment to 2022, with 73% of existing luxury hotel stock …
NEW AIR TERMINAL IN MUSCAT
Oman’s government finall y confirmed the opening of the new terminal of Muscat International Airport, a major step to position the Sultanate as an alternative global hub between Europe, the …
CONFIDENCE IS IN THE AIR FOR QATAR AIRWAYS
Despite the isolation of Qatar by some of its neighbours, Qatar Airways continued to grow last year. “Actually, the attempt to undermine our independence made us even more determined to …
ABU DHABI TOURISM HOTTING UP WITH SEVERAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
The eagerly anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi opened to visitors in 2017, the first branch of the Louvre to open outside France. Its permanent collection comprises more than 600 pieces of …
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TOURISM KEY FACTOR TO GROWTH IN OMAN
By 2040, Oman aims to attract more than 11.7 million visitors, making tourism one of the most significant income generators in the Sultanate, at between six and 10% of annual …
US$10BN INVESTMENT IN BAHRAIN TOURISM SECTOR
Bahrain will see the opening of 15 new hotels and beachfront resorts by 2020 – representing a total investment of more than US$10bn. New arrivals include global hotel brands such …
SAUDI HOSPITALITY SECTOR TO GROW 13.5% PER ANNUM TO 2022
According to a new report, recent reforms in Saudi Arabia – not to mention widespread investment in the Kingdom’s burgeoning tourism industry – will drive growth in the hospitality market …
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EUROPEANS BOOST VISITOR NUMBERS TO SHARJAH
2017 was a remarkable year for Sharjah’s tourism sector, with Europe visitors staying at Sharjah’s hotels up 36.1% over 2016. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism …