International Tourism Highest in Seven Years; Expected to Grow
International tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism...
Take a sneak peek at Emirates ‘Infinite Possibilities’ stand at ATM
Emirates returns to the 2016 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with a brand-new, futuristic ‘Infinite Possibilities’ stand that showcases its industry-leading products and...
Dubai Plans to Welcome a Million Cruise Tourists by 2020
Dubai is known as the Middle East’s cruise hub. Over the last decade, the emirate’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has been...
DCT Abu Dhabi announces initiatives to drive tourism, sector investment
As part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s accelerator programme 'Ghadan 21', the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has...
Global Mobile Trends 2017
The GSMA today published its second annual ‘Global Mobile Trends’ report, which provides exclusive data and analysis on the key trends shaping the future...
Laureate Hospitality Education to Participate in Arabian Travel Market 2013
Top schools Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches International School of Hospitality Management will showcase their programs and employment opportunities in the...
Travellers spend more in 2014, but on domestic trips
The global travel industry will continue to grow in the next twelve months. This is a prediction made by TripAdvisor in it's latest study....
2013 Most Visited Attraction in Dubai Announced
Burj Khalifa is not only the tallest tower in the world, but it is also the most popular among tourists attraction in Dubai. The...
International Tourist Arrivals Could Fall by 20-30% in 2020
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released its updated assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 on international tourism. Taking into account the...
Abu Dhabi diversifies its investment policy
Abu Dhabi invests intensely in developing new attractions to draw visitors to the emirate. Tourism representatives are now busy promoting the emirate in...
Wellness tourism popularity set to grow in 2013
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This year’s biggest spa trend will be the so-called wellness...
2014 will be even greater for UAE Tourism
Tourism in the United Arab Emirates is growing stronger and the next year it is expected to flourish due to the sustained growth and...
UAE Updates Travel Protocols for Inbound Passengers
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today announced updates...
Terrorism, Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Air Travel Demand
Global passenger traffic data for June shows that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago period....
Most Popular Holiday Destinations for 2014
Although the winter isn’t officially here yet, the holiday season has begun for those looking to spend their Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday...
Dubai Hotel Occupancy Rate at 79.0% Year-to-date
Dubai's average hotel room rate increased by 8.7% year-to-date
The ME Hotel Benchmarking Survey for October 2012 was released today by Ernst & Young.
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Report bullish on regional meetings and business travel prospects
Meetings industry professionals are bullish about 2013 prospects with a clear majority predicting more meetings, events and bigger budgets, according to the seventh IBTM...
Who reigned victorious at World Travel Awards in Dubai
World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies, organizations...