Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success

Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success

KSA has moved to market itself as a global tourism destination with speed and ambition. Philip Wooller, area director, Middle East & Africa at STR, and speaker at the recent Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference in Riyadh, tracks the Kingdom’s achievements to date and plans for the future in an operating climate now facing unprecedented challenges.

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Qatar Sees Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Qatar Sees Light At The End Of The Tunnel

After a challenging few years, the outlook finally appears to be brighter for this strategically significant peninsular Arab country. Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, fills in the blanks.

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Top Of The Class: Greece’s Lesson In Mastering Tourism

Top Of The Class: Greece’s Lesson In Mastering Tourism

Recognized as one of the world’s leaders in tourism, Greece certainly isn’t resting on its laurels and continues to raise the bar higher still for its competitors. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, breaks down this impressive market.

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How will staycations and domestic travel lead GCC tourism recovery

How will staycations and domestic travel lead GCC tourism recovery

It is crucial that hospitality companies provide future guests with peace of mind by implementing and virtually showcasing the stringent hygiene and deep cleaning procedures performed rigorously across their properties.

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HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’

HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’

GCC governments have stepped in to provide support through various financial initiatives, and various incentives and repayment plans.

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How can G20 drive forward the recovery response to the COVID-19 crisis?

How can G20 drive forward the recovery response to the COVID-19 crisis?

WTTC praised the G20 for freezing the debt of the world’s poorest countries as a major step towards enabling them to bolster their health systems.

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How will the UAE domestic tourism sector recover after COVID-19?

How will the UAE domestic tourism sector recover after COVID-19?

Since there is an implementation of social distancing and stay at home policy, families get excited about an unremarkable getaway.

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Meraas faces COVID19 impact with economic relief package

Meraas faces COVID19 impact with economic relief package

Task forces have been established at both Meraas and Dubai Holding to look at the specific requirements on a case-by-case basis.

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Opinion: How COVID-19 is affecting the hospitality sector

Opinion: How COVID-19 is affecting the hospitality sector

According to Sidharth Mehta, partner, head of building, construction & real estate, KPMG Lower Gulf, COVID-19 is already having a significant downturn effect on the global and regional hospitality sector.

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UNWTO’s 23 recommendations to revive tourism

UNWTO’s 23 recommendations to revive tourism

The recommendations for action are the first comprehensive set of actions governments and private sector actors can take now and in the challenging months ahead.

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