Tourism

Demand for international tourism remained robust in 2016 despite challenges. International tourist arrivals grew by 3.9% to reach a total of 1,235 million, according...

Tourists in Dubai spend almost twice as much money while visiting the emirate as those holidaying on other major cities such as London or...

International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 4% between January and June 2016 compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide received 561 million...

Tourism for all: people with disabilities, senior citizens and families travelling with small children, and sooner or later all citizens will appreciate the advantages...

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....

The UAE is forecast to make up 90% of the leisure tourism market in the Middle East by 2020, according to research by Team...

Three countries have recently issued travel warnings for their citizens to stay on guard when visiting U.S. cities rocked by sometimes violent protests and...

2017 Global Travel Price Outlook Identifies Key Risks for Global Market Travel Prices Set to Marginally Increase or Remain Flat for 2017; Geopolitical...

Tourism Authority of Thailand Unveils New ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury’ Campaign Campaign aims to position Thailand as a ‘Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess’ for...

Hotels in the Middle East reported negative results, while hotels in Africa reported mixed results for the three key performance metrics when reported in...

Dubai recorded 2016’s highest first-quarter average daily rate (ADR) among major markets around the world, according to the global consultancy STR. This marked the...

Dubai welcomed 4.1 million overnight visitors in the first three months of 2016, a 5.1% increase over the same period last year, backed by...

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...

Over 26,000 visitors expected to attend Middle East’s largest travel trade event with 2,800 confirmed exhibitors, 64 national pavilions, over 50 seminar and technology...

• ATM 2016 to introduce dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge as health-focused tourists spend 130% more than regular travelers and MENA region second-fastest growing...

According to a local newspaper, a new decree will impose a 4 per cent municipality taxes on hotel bills and a Dh15 charge per...

The best time to book hotels is not in the last minute before you trip, although occasionally you might bag a good deal ....