2017 had the best tourists shopping figures since 2010 in Lebanon
Tourists’ spending in Lebanon increased by 5.47 percent in 2017 comparing to 2016, according to Global Blue’s ‘Globe shopper spending insights in Lebanon 2017’. The growth was led by Saudi tourists who constitute 14 percent of the total tourists’ expenditures. They are followed by Emiratis (12 percent), and Kuwaitis (six...
Russian visitors to GCC to grow by 38 percent by 2020
The number of Russian tourists traveling to the GCC in 2020 is expected to be 38% percent higher than the arrival figures recorded for 2016, according to data published recently by Arabian Travel Market 2018, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25, 2018. Looking at the...
British Airways invests in substantial new catering for world traveler customers
British Airways announced a multi-million dollar investment in its World Traveller (long-haul economy cabin) catering, introducing an exciting and expanded new menu, which provides more quantity and quality to both meals and great snacking options throughout the flight. Options now include: Pretzels with the welcome drink, a four-course meal...