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Abu Dhabi plans permanent cruise terminalAbu Dhabi is moving closer to having a permanent cruise terminal at Mina Zayed which will boast of a dedicated cruise stopover beach and other amenities for a totally relaxing stopover, said a senior government official. A number More… |
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Bahrain wooing cruise touristsTourism authorities are increasing their efforts to attract more cruise ships to Bahrain following a decline in the number of vessels visiting the country. The season got underway last month with the arrival of the luxury MS Europ More… |
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Australia in major Bahrain tourism pushAustralia is planning to increase its footprint in Bahrain in the hope of attracting more visitors, said a report. Negotiations are underway about setting up an embassy in Manama to help make it easier to apply for a visa. More… |
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Expo 2020 ‘will boost GCC tourism’Hosting Expo 2020 will have a significant impact on the tourism industry of Dubai and the UAE, said the director general of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre. Hel More… |
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Manama chosen as 2014 Asian tourism capitalManama has been chosen as next year's capital of Asian tourism. Senior government officials from 33 countries in South East Asia have endorsed the move to promote Bahrain as a tourism hub, said a report in the Gulf Daily News More… |
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Oman tourism poised for 8pc growthOman’s tourism industry is poised for an annual growth rate of between 6 and 8 per cent until 2017, according to experts. Experts gathered at the regional briefing on Oman organised by the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference More… |
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Dubai Golf wins tourism awardDubai Golf, operator of Emirates Golf Club, has been named ‘Golf Tourism Supplier of the Year’ at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards held in Spain. The operator manages the Emirates Gol More… |
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Awards to recognise tourism in SaudiIndividuals and companies in the Saudi Arabian tourism and hospitality industries are set to be recognised for improvements made in service and facilities in Riyadh next year. The fourth Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards (SETAs) More… |
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Dubai GDP growth jumps to 4.9pcDubai's economic growth accelerated in the first half of 2013 to 4.9 percent year-on-year, buoyed by strong expansion of trade and tourism, the government's statistics department said on Wednesday. The economy grew 4.4 per More… |
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Bahrain launches new promotion campaignThe Economic Development Board (EDB) has launched a new advertising and promotional campaign aimed at emphasising Bahrain's position as a business, investment and family tourism destination. Titled "See You in Bahrain&quo More… |
