Fresh food on high demand in the UAE, driven by health awareness
The country plans to have food security and searches for new technology that can cope with the hot weather, limited water supply and soil salinity.
Cairo, Riyadh, Istanbul, and Dubai on WTTC’s global cities’ readiness for tourism
The index measures 50 global gateway cities into one of five levels of ‘readiness’ and provides actionable solutions to foster sustainable growth.
Hilton launched world’s first ‘Vegan Suite’ offering a vegan-friendly bedding
Everything from the pillow options and toiletries to the in-room menu and minibar offerings have been redesigned to create a boutique, luxurious and welcoming experience for ethically-conscious travelers.
UNWTO chief at ITB Berlin: “Tourism has a say when it comes to facing up to global challenges”
With international arrivals reaching 1.4 billion in 2018, the UNWTO Secretary-General underscored how tourism “keeps growing ahead of the world economy, which we almost doubled last year”.
Global medical tourism will reach USD 144 billion by 2025
Medical tourism is mainly driven by cosmetic treatment which represents more than two-fifths of the total market share in 2017.
Why Aqaba will witness a tourism boom
Aqaba’s strategic location and the presence of its port that historically facilitated deals are also additional reasons to make the region flourish.
Cairo and Oman on National Geographic’s must-see destinations for 2019
Cairo topped the list of the must-see Culture destinations, whereas Oman has broken into the Adventure destinations’ list.
More tourists are shopping in Lebanon, positive growth is expected
Beirut has witnessed a remarkable growth, snatching 81 percent of the tourists shopping.