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 .
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.
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.
UNWTO calls for digital disruption
The event examined how investment in new technology provides the sector with opportunities for innovation.
WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2019 applications are now open
The 2019 Finalists will be announced in January 2019 and the winners will be announced during next year’s WTTC Global Summit
UNWTO ranks Qatar among 10 most open visa countries in the world
The country’s visa facilitation improvements including allow nationals of 88 countries to enter visa-free and free-of-charge.
Chinese tourists now able to pay using UnionPay at Dubai Parks
This partnership comes after the launch of the Hala China initiative, which was set up to drive investment and tourism between the UAE and China.
