Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021

Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021

The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October 2021 marked the start of an incredible era for the city’s tourism industry.

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Four Seasons launches new 2023 private jet journeys

Four Seasons launches new 2023 private jet journeys

The seven curated itineraries will allow Four Seasons passengers to seamlessly explore a collection of remarkable destinations.

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UNWTO: global tourism grew 4 percent in 2021

UNWTO: global tourism grew 4 percent in 2021

While international tourism bounces back, domestic tourism continues to drive recovery of the sector in an increasing number of destinations.

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OMRAN to kick off phase one of USD 1B Yiti tourism project

OMRAN to kick off phase one of USD 1B Yiti tourism project

The Yiti masterplan is one of Omran’s largest integrated urban destinations and aligns with its role toward supporting the local economy.

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How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back

How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back

Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, Portugal has managed to retain its status as an attractive culinary destination. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, deep dives into the country’s restaurant scene and explains how it has successfully weathered the storm.

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How Dubai is emerging as a global superyacht capital

How Dubai is emerging as a global superyacht capital

The growth potential of the UAE’s yachting industry is demonstrated by the presence of world-class companies in the field.

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How events are fueling hotel performance

How events are fueling hotel performance

Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.

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Which villages in MENA made it onto the UNWTO Best Tourism list?

Which villages in MENA made it onto the UNWTO Best Tourism list?

The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages.

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KSA in the spotlight

KSA in the spotlight

With an ambitious series of hospitality projects in the works, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working relentlessly to meet its Vision 2030 goals, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains.

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How Sharjah is planning to position itself as a tourism destination

How Sharjah is planning to position itself as a tourism destination

HN sat with Elie Armaly, director of business development at Sharjah Development and Investment Authority (Shurooq), to answer that question.

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