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...
Record Number of Dubai Visitors Expected in April and May
The tourism and hospitality industries in Dubai are expecting record numbers of visitors during April and May due to the large number of events...
Emirates Tourism Council to Develop Tourism Data System in UAE
UAE hotels hosted 19 million visitors in 2021, witnessing growth of more than 29 per cent
The Emirates Tourism Council - which met under the...
Chinese, Russian Tourists Push Dubai Closer to 20 Million Visitors Target
Dubai maintains the strong growth in visitation since the start of 2017 from key feeder markets across the world, with standout performance from China,...
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...
World’s Most Expensive Cities for Travelers in 2013 Revealed
If you want to save money on your next trip, or you simply want to enjoy the world’s ultimate luxury experience, then you should...
Global Travelers Addicted to Mobile Devices
It’s always better to leave your gadgets at home when going on vacation, or at least to silence your phone. Or is it? It...
Tourists in Dubai spend nearly twice as much as those visiting...
Tourists in Dubai spend almost twice as much money while visiting the emirate as those holidaying on other major cities such as London or...
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...
Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Restrictions Ease and Confidence Returns
Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022...
Single GCC visa for cruise tourists soon
Single GCC visa can speed up the cruise business
A plan for a single visa system for cruise passengers across the GCC countries has been...
GCC to Introduce Schengen-Like Visa System
Gulf countries are planning on creating an automatic system that will be focused on exchanging information through the web. That was announced by a...
UAE spa revenues to hit AED 8.3 billion by 2017
• ATM 2016 to introduce dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge as health-focused tourists spend 130% more than regular travelers and MENA region second-fastest growing...
Going green with the world: Ecotourism on the rise in UAE
Green tourism, also known as ecotourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It uses various techniques and practices to reduce or eliminate the...
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...
Sharjah Destinations Organize Sports Activities during Ramadan
“The Flag Island” and “Khorfakkan Beach”, destinations operated under Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), will organize fitness-related activities and promotions at during the...
Middle East turning into most popular luxury travel destination
Over the past decade, the Middle East region, and in particular, Dubai has turned into the most visited luxury travel destination. Various luxury hotel...
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...