Stay tuned for ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ coming on December 5

Stay tuned for ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’ coming on December 5

Dubai Tourism is the destination partner for HITEC Dubai 2018 that will feature regional and international case studies.

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UNWTO: GCC outbound tourism expenditure surpassed USD 60 billion in 2017

UNWTO: GCC outbound tourism expenditure surpassed USD 60 billion in 2017

The report examines the fast-growing outbound market of the GCC countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates .

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The UNWTO forges a new strategy for Lebanon

The UNWTO forges a new strategy for Lebanon

At the beginning of 2018, Jordanian Economist Taleb Rifai, who held the position of Secretary-General to the United Nations World Tourism Organization since 2010, was replaced by Georgian Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili. Discussing the role tourism plays and the organization’s focus he said, “The UNWTO’s new vision is about making tourism...

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Cairo’s hospitality scene is on a growing improvement curve

Cairo’s hospitality scene is on a growing improvement curve

Reform plans and governmental efforts to boost tourism have all led to increased flight arrivals and subsequent tourism inflow to the country.

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Meraas’ Dubai Arena prepares for 2019 opening

Meraas’ Dubai Arena prepares for 2019 opening

Finishing touches are being made to the first of 46 hospitality suites

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Meraas’ Hatta is now welcoming guests

Meraas’ Hatta is now welcoming guests

The latest in a series of projects launched by Meraas is ‘Riad Hatta’, a new boutique hotel.

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First commercial hyperloop coming to Abu Dhabi in Q3 2019

First commercial hyperloop coming to Abu Dhabi in Q3 2019

Dar Al-Handasah will assist in bringing the Abu Dhabi commercial system to reality.

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UNWTO calling for gastronomy startups

UNWTO calling for gastronomy startups

A global initiative dedicated to identifying new companies that will lead the transformation of the gastronomic tourism sector.

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1.5 million tourists in Lebanon in the first nine months of the year

1.5 million tourists in Lebanon in the first nine months of the year

Summer 2018 was slightly better than summer 2017, with a five percent increase in arrivals during July-August-September phase.

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