World Travel Awards 2019 Middle East winners
Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its standing as a world-class events destination as it hosted the most important night of the year for the Arabian travel and tourism industry. The World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 took place at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi , with the key players and VIPs from across...
Emaar launching USD 7 billion riviera-style destination in Dubai
‘Mina Rashid’ will have several features, including ‘The Dubai Mall by the Sea’, a retail, dining and leisure mix and Dubai’s longest swimming pool.
Bahrain and Egypt leading tourism performance in Q1 2019
In the Middle East, occupancy grew by almost one percent to reach 71 percent in Q1, with an average daily rate of USD 148.
Machine learning and AI will revolutionize GCC tourism businesses
If implemented effectively – the latest innovations and tech advancements will help them to ‘sell travel’ more effectively in the future.
How to unlock a larger share of China’s growing outbound tourist market
Gulf hospitality firms can attract younger Chinese tourists with tech-enabled services and unique experiences, according to experts speaking at ATM 2019.
Lebanon’s tourists arrivals grew by four percent y-o-y in Q1 2019
According to the latest data by Global Blue, globe shopper spending increased by 12 percent in Q1. Saudi tourists represent 15 percent of the total tourist spending, with an increase of 45 percent versus prior year.
Arabian Travel Week launches in Dubai in a few days
Arabian Travel Week comprises ATM 2019 and ILTM Arabia as well as CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa 2019 and new consumer-led event ATM Holiday Shopper.
Dubai Arena to become Coca-Cola Arena in a 10-year exclusive partnership
Construction work on the indoor arena was announced in 2016 and has been moving ahead with several key targets already achieved.
Saudi tourism sector to be valued at USD 70 billion in 2019
More relaxed access to visas, as well as combining religious and leisure travel, will be key growth drivers.
New IFC fund to boost tourism in Egypt
This goes in line with Egypt’s ministry of tourism aims to establish a private equity fund targeting financially impaired hotels and tourism establishments.
