IH&RA: To organize and monitor the activity of OTAs
In 2019, IH-RA will begin certifying hotels for sustainable development with its exclusive brand ‘Emeraude Hotels’
Archaeological sites discovered in Asir, Saudi Arabia
The new sites depict pre-Islamic and early Islam eras and were found in the three provinces of Bisha, Tathlith, and Balqarn.
Entrepreneur 20X Competition for startups announced by HITEC Dubai
HITEC Dubai will give Middle East buyers access to the world’s leading technology solution providers and experts in the hospitality sector.
Meraas looking forward to developing new marinas in Dubai
In partnership with Dubai Holding, Meraas signed an agreement with D-Marin, operator of the largest chain of marinas in the Eastern Mediterranean in six major international destinations.
Stay tuned for ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ coming on December 5
Dubai Tourism is the destination partner for HITEC Dubai 2018 that will feature regional and international case studies.
UNWTO: GCC outbound tourism expenditure surpassed USD 60 billion in 2017
The report examines the fast-growing outbound market of the GCC countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates .
The UNWTO forges a new strategy for Lebanon
At the beginning of 2018, Jordanian Economist Taleb Rifai, who held the position of Secretary-General to the United Nations World Tourism Organization since 2010, was replaced by Georgian Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili. Discussing the role tourism plays and the organization’s focus he said, “The UNWTO’s new vision is about making tourism...
Cairo’s hospitality scene is on a growing improvement curve
Reform plans and governmental efforts to boost tourism have all led to increased flight arrivals and subsequent tourism inflow to the country.
