Tag: Tourism
Middle East’s Travel and Tourism Market Trends – Low-cost Meets Luxury
There was a visible recovery in travel and tourism across the Middle East in 2012. The increase in the number of inbound trips, despite...
‘One Asia Pass’ Gives More to Visitors of 8 Asian Capitals
Visitors to eight Asian cities can expect to enjoy a variety of privileges such as discounts, free gifts and other benefits with the 'One...
Middle East Posts Surge in European Summer Travel
London, Paris and Frankfurt among top destinations
Demand for European destinations rose by 45 percent in August among Middle East travellers compared to the same...
Abu Dhabi to Boost Its Cruise Tourism
Abu Dhabi’s cruise sector will soon be revitalized. A new project by Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) will revive a part of the emirate’s...
Dubai One Of Top 10 Tourism Destinations In The World
Dubai is one of the top 10 destinations in the world in terms of travel and tourism for those coming for leisure, business...
Bad for schools’ business, but good for hotels performance
School Holidays Increased Hotel Performance in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in March
A new report released by HotStats has found that this year’s spring school...
Dubai’s Winners of World Travel Awards Revealed
The winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East were revealed at a lavish ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa...
Sheikh Mohammed Approves Dubai’s Vision for Tourism
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today officially approved Dubai's Vision...
Smartphones and Tablets Transform the Travel and Tourism Sector
The travel and tourism sector today is changing. However, that is not due only to the new habits of the consumers or the...
International travellers concerned about safety and security, price and reputation
Destination websites are the #1 source of travel information for international travellers
A global study of CNN consumers’ travel perceptions and behavioural trends has revealed...
UAE Ranked 2nd Friendliest Country for Tourists in Middle East
A country can attract tourists with it beautiful nature, interesting history and big events. However, many travelers state the locals’ attitude towards them as...
Dubai Prepares to Welcome 15 Million Visitors by 2015
Dubai’s tourism sector is one of main factors that help the city’s economy to grow and develop so much in the past decades. The...
Experts Predict 2 Billion International Travelers in 2020
Today, tourism and travel industry is reaching brand new heights. The main reason for this is that governments around the world clearly see the...
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013 Revealed
Switzerland, Germany and Austria are top performers in the fifth Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report, which ranks 140 countries according to their attractiveness and...
World Travel Awards starts 2013 global search with call for nominations
World Travel Awards (WTA), “the Oscars of the travel industry,” is issuing a call to those organizations that aspire to be recognized as the...
Dusit International commits to deliver sustainable tourism
Dusit : Christmas & New Year Special
Tourism helps drive Thailand’s national GDP with Dusit International as a long-standing beneficiary. However, it’s important for providers...
International tourism hits one billion
One billion tourists have travelled the world in 2012, marking a new record for international tourism – a sector that accounts for one in...
World’s greatest brands revealed at “Travel Oscars”
World Travel Awards (WTA) has capped its year-long search for the most popular travel and tourism brands in the world with its glittering Grand...