28 percent growth in European visitors in RAK
As part of its Destination 2019 strategy, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has significantly increased its destination promotion in Europe.
The second edition of ‘Visit Lebanon’ reassures the country’s leading position in terms of tourism attractiveness
Guidanian revealed that conference reservations for 2019 are very high so far, which makes Lebanon an important center for MICE tourism.
Emaratech to display smart trolley, intelligent baggage handling system, and smart corridor at Airport Show
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.2 billion passengers to travel by air in 2035
Eye on RAK
The launch of Jebel Jais Flight, the world’s longest zip-line, earlier this year, has pinned Ras Al Khaimah firmly on the bucket list for adrenaline junkies.
Chateau Ksara is one of Lebanon’s top touristic destinations
With a history that spans over 160 years, Chateau Ksara has become one of Lebanon’s most visited destinations because of the heritage it holds, as well as the quality and variety of wine that it produces. Today, the Ksara estate has managed to keep attracting visitors from all...
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...
Lebanon to end 2017 with over 1.9 million tourists
“We are expecting to end 2017 with over 1.9 million tourists, excluding expatriates, Syrians, and Palestinians,” said Minister of Tourism in Lebanon, Avedis Guidanian, revealing that this is the second best achieved tourism result the country has witnessed since the fifties. Lebanon had scored over two million tourists in...
Reasons to do business in Lebanon
Lebanon was the 72nd largest market for U.S. exports in 2016, according to U.S. Department of Commerce statistics. The Lebanese Customs Authority reported that Lebanon’s total imports in 2016 reached USD 18.705 billion, of which USD 1.184 billion came from the United States. In 2016, the United States ranked as...
