The UAE said yesterday that 17,498 passengers have been transported on 60 flights operated by national carriers since March 1 as part of its emergency flights plan.
On Zero Waste Day, UNEP and UN Tourism launched “Recipe of Change,” uniting major tourism businesses serving 600 million guests to reduce food waste, influence consumer behaviour, and promote sustainable global food systems.
A Hotel Refurbishment Scheme aims to position Al Ain as a key tourist destination by upgrading accommodations, aligning with tourism projects, and, led by DCT Abu Dhabi, ensuring hospitality infrastructure meets and exceeds global standards.
Eid Al Fitr offers residents in Oman a chance to explore diverse tourist attractions, supported by a Ministry of Heritage and Tourism campaign enabling governorates to host cultural and entertainment events during the holiday.
The Gulf’s tourism sector is expected to take a significant short-term hit as regional conflict disrupts air travel, weakens traveller confidence and forces widespread flight cancellations, but analysts say regional markets retain the financial strength and infrastructure needed for recovery once hostilities ease.
Oman's ancient quarters are experiencing a renaissance, with intensifying restoration and development efforts transforming these heritage sites into vibrant tourism destinations that seamlessly blend authenticity with contemporary renewal.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is costing the region’s Travel & Tourism sector about $600 million a day in lost international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, declining traveller confidence and weakened regional connectivity begin to hit demand, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says $12.5 trillion in travel and tourism investment across major economies will shape competitiveness and growth through 2035, with capital investment expected to grow 4.6% annually, stressing the need to align spending with demand.
Omran Group, the Oman Tourism Development Company responsible for major national tourism infrastructure, has issued an invitation to experienced contractors to participate in the re-tender for detailed design and construction of the Ras Al Shajar Main Construction Package.
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the sector aims to double its contribution to the kingdom's GDP from SAR300 billion ($80 billion) to SAR600 billion ($160 billion), while continuing to create jobs as the private sector recruits national talent.
