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Medical Aesthetic Business in MENA Set to Surpass $1 Billion

Medica Group-backed reports outlines emerging aesthetics trends that are invading the MENA region with focus on UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt; in addition...

Dubai cruise terminal welcome 2.3 million tourists since 2014

Total tourist number increased by 172% as 633 thousand passengers via 120 Cruise vessels in 2018. DP World with a world class infrastructure and a...

Leading sustainable tourism businesses recognised at WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Businesses and destinations that are leading the way in sustainable tourism have been recognized at the World Travel&Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards...

Peter Cowen Golf Academy Dubai Launches at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates and world-renowned golf instructor Peter Cowen have today announced the launch of the Peter Cowen Golf Academy Dubai at Jumeirah Golf...

Dubai Attracts 5.5 Million Visitors in H1 of 2013

Figures show an 11.1 per cent increase in visitor numbers, on track to achieve Dubai's Tourism Vision for 2020 of 20 million tourists annually Dubai...

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...

Russian Tourism to GCC Worth $1.22bn by 2023: Study

Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated $1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of...

Regulation Catches up with Innovation – The Case of Short Term...

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new...

UAE’s Short Term Rental Market Poised For Immense Growth With New...

Virtual working visa and multiple entry visa expected to spur further growth in industry The uptick in demand for short-term vacation rentals in the UAE...

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. Commenting on...

DXB Passenger Traffic Hits 8.2 Million in July

Dubai International (DXB) recorded its second busiest month ever surpassing the 8 million passenger mark in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued...

Share The Spirit! ‘Ya Salam Ya Dubai’

New song fuses the talents of Arabic music icon Rashed Al Majed and Moroccan–Swedish music producer RedOne The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai...

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...

2022 Travel Trends: How The Pandemic Changed Travelers Behavior

2022 traveler predicted to embrace pet travel, reunion trips, contactless experiences, culinary adventures, sustainable travel and more  There is no doubt that the pandemic modified...

Airline Passenger Capacity is Projected to Grow at 47% in 2022

Cirium forecasts global capacity will end 2021 at 2006 levels. Capacity growth in 2022 is projected to rebound by year-end to 2015 levels. Chinese domestic flying...
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Enjoy Ramadan: Iftar Buffets, Suhoors and Hotel Getaways

Ramadan is the ideal time of year to take a step back from daily life, switch off from the hustle and bustle and enjoy...

Over 1,000 Authorised Ticket Resellers to bring millions of visitors to...

Expo 2020 Dubai ambition to draw 25 million visits through its gates is on track after more than 1,000 Authorised Ticket Resellers, ATRs, signed...
Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE

2022 Top Travel Destination for UAE Responsible Travellers

Data from YouGov’s Travel Rankings 2022 report reveals that Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE, defined as those who...