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Global medical tourism will reach USD 144 billion by 2025
Medical tourism is mainly driven by cosmetic treatment which represents more than two-fifths of the total market share in 2017.
Reassess your attitude toward mental health
Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions tackles a touchy subject within the industry
Over 1 million visitors in Ras Al Khaimah last year
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority reports a 10 per cent increase in visitor numbers year-on-year in 2018 to over one million.
More hotel rooms are underway in the Middle East
446 properties are under construction in the Middle East and will be adding over 127,000 rooms to the region’s inventory.
Vegan wines and more wine tourism in 2019
Chardonnay is still in, with a continuous popularity for Prosecco and rosé.
70 percent of travelers use online review sites
55 percent used the service because it enabled comparison of multiple accommodation options.
11,000 F&B outlets operate in Dubai
1,000 new restaurant and cafe were licensed in 2018 compared to 900 in 2017.
STR: Negative hotel performance in the Middle East in 2018
Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia each recorded double-digit RevPAR growth for the year.
GCC camel dairy market worth over USD 427 million
The market has been segmented into flavored milk, milk powder, pasteurized milk, ice cream, cheese, Laban, and ghee among others.
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