Over three million tourists visited Oman in 2018, half of them from the GCC
The number of hotels also grew by 12 percent in 2017-18, resulting in a eight percent growth in the amount of rooms available in the country.
Bahrain and Egypt leading tourism performance in Q1 2019
In the Middle East, occupancy grew by almost one percent to reach 71 percent in Q1, with an average daily rate of USD 148.
Lebanon’s tourists arrivals grew by four percent y-o-y in Q1 2019
According to the latest data by Global Blue, globe shopper spending increased by 12 percent in Q1. Saudi tourists represent 15 percent of the total tourist spending, with an increase of 45 percent versus prior year.
Accor, Marriott the largest hotel companies in the Middle East, STR data
As part of the STR 500, the company released the top 50 companies and brands in the Middle East during Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in RAK.
Saudi tourism sector to be valued at USD 70 billion in 2019
More relaxed access to visas, as well as combining religious and leisure travel, will be key growth drivers.
Global vegan cheese market on a growing curve
This is mainly driven by a growing awareness of lactose-intolerant conditions which is also boosting sales. Consumers are buying dairy alternatives.
Saudi Arabia is the largest market for bottled water in the region
Still water represents the largest type, accounting for the majority of the share in the GCC region.
Cairo’s hospitality industry is back on track
The significant growth in the Cairo’s hospitality sector performance is mainly attributed to the country’s improved political stability, lift of flight bans to Egypt and focused efforts on tourism marketing and campaigns globally.
Over 10 million travelers visited Abu Dhabi last year
Abu Dhabi has seen huge advances across all areas of tourism sectors, including the cultural, business, family-focused and medical sectors, with the cruise sector providing more than 350,000 visitors to the emirate in 2018.
UAE set to welcome nine million visitors by 2023, says ATM research
Looking to acquire their share of these high-growth markets at ATM 2019, will be the tourism boards from the UAE’s seven emirates.
