Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport on hold till further notice
The completion date for the first phase of the airport, envisaged as a $36 billion super-hub allowing locally based airline Emirates to consolidate its position as the world’s No. 1 long-haul carrier, had already been pushed back five years to 2030 in October.
All airports are the same… or are they?
Airports! What’s the difference between one and the other? Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, tells us what sets some airports apart from others.
Entertainment, leisure, culture, and sports parks coming to Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya
Six Flags Qiddiya will cover 32 hectares (79 acres) and feature 28 rides and attractions across the six lands: The City of Thrills, Discovery Springs, Steam Town, Twilight Gardens, Valley of Fortune and Grand Exposition.
Falling victim to the crisis
While each Middle Eastern economy has its own problems and individual strengths, all in all, the last five years have brought a fair few challenges for most of the region’s markets. The hospitality industry is, as always, one of the first to bear the brunt of tough times. Nagi Morkos, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, analyzes the region’s turbulent times and its impact on the sector and its players
Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut to service tourists better with new extension
The first International Security Forces checkpoint was removed. Passengers are now request to proceed to the boarding pass section.
Agreement between DCT Abu Dhabi and Miral to generate USD 23 million economic impact
Significant funds from – Ghadan 21 – were allocated to the tourism sector, with DCT Abu Dhabi launching a USD 163 million ‘mega events fund’.
Over eight million tourists in Dubai in the first half of the year
India alone draw almost 1 million visitors to Dubai, particularly noteworthy given the severe air traffic and seat capacity challenges due to geopolitical volatilities.
A Cypriot wave
Despite the decrease in the number of tourists, largely due to uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the fall of the Russian ruble and challenges related to the German market, the Cypriot government is determined to remain focused on strengthening the sector. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, considers the next steps
Riyadh’s midscale hotel sector providing the greatest opportunity for developers
Riyadh’s midscale hotel sector providing the greatest opportunity for developers, says Drees & Sommer
Over half a million tourists visited Lebanon in Q2 2019, 12 percent more than 2018
Summer season is turnkey when it comes to boosting the number of arrivals to the country, and stakeholders are positive.
