Oman tourism arrivals to increase 13pc to 2021Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent between 2018 and 2021, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 2 More… |
Middle East tourist arrivals hit 58mThe Middle East region recorded a total of 58 million international tourist arrivals in 2017, an increase of 5 per cent compared to figures in 2016, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. International tourist arri More… |
Over 2.4m Umrah pilgrims pass through Jeddah airportMore than 2.4 million pilgrims passed through King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah since the beginning of the Umrah season, which started in November 2017 and will continue until July, a report said. Passenger arr More… |
Bahrain tourist arrivals jump 12.8pcBahrain received a total of 8.7 million tourists during the first three quarters of 2017, up 12.8 per cent on the same period the previous year, according to official data. The figures, reported by the Ba More… |
RAK’s hospitality generates positive visitor, occupancy growthRas Al Khaimah’s tourism sector has continued to buck the negative trends experienced across much of the Middle East region, posting growth in both tourist arrivals and year-to-date occupancy rates in the nine months to September, accordin More… |
International tourism on track for a record yearDemand for international tourism remained strong during the Northern Hemisphere summer peak season as international tourist arrivals in July and August totalled over 300 million for the first time according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Baro More… |
Fragrant Nature records 30pc growth in GCC visitor arrivalsFragrant Nature Hotels & Resorts, the creator of premium lifestyle hospitality experiences in Kerala, has recorded 30 per cent growth in visitor arrivals from the GCC region in the past year, and expects GCC arrivals to gain momentum post it More… |
Dubai airport arrivals hit record 105,000 in a dayDubai International airports received 105, 326 passengers in one day for the first time on New Year’s Eve a top official said. Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, director-general of the General Directorate of Residency a More… |
Turkey tourist arrivals drop biggest in 17 yearsThe number of tourists visiting Turkey fell by 28.07 per cent in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, marking the biggest drop in 17 years on tensions with Russia and security concerns after a spate of bombings. More… |
Etihad opens new Arrivals Lounge in Abu DhabiEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has enhanced its premium service offerings at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE with the opening of a new Arrivals Lounge. The facility is the first Arrivals Lounge to be o More… |