Majid Al Futtaim’s bringing VOX to the KSA, and building a large indoor ski park in China
Majid Al Futtaim’s Leisure & Entertainment business currently has 127,000 m2 of operational and upcoming snow entertainment facilities.
UNWTO ranks Qatar among 10 most open visa countries in the world
The country’s visa facilitation improvements including allow nationals of 88 countries to enter visa-free and free-of-charge.
New head of tourism joins Saudi NEOM
Khowala was CEO & founder of Aptamind, a global private client advisory firm specializing in luxury investments in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry,
International tourism at highest level since 2010
China continues to lead global outbound travel, having spent USD 258 billion on international tourism in 2017.
Chinese tourists now able to pay using UnionPay at Dubai Parks
This partnership comes after the launch of the Hala China initiative, which was set up to drive investment and tourism between the UAE and China.
New private jet launched by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
The Anantara Private Jet Experience can be tailored to suit each guest’s individual tastes and requirements.
Applications open for the 15th UNWTO Awards which recognize tourism innovation and sustainability
Finalists will be notified in December 2018, with the award winners to be announced in January 2019.
Oman: Where Hospitality Grows Stronger
Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent between 2018 and 2021. HN was given the opportunity to interview Haitham Al Ghassani, assistant director general of promotion and awareness at the Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Tourism
