The full-year figures follow a strong December performance in which the emirate welcomed its highest ever footfall in one month, with over 128,000 visitors
Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and over 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites
The nation has identified Kazakhstan as one of 15 target markets where tourists can relax, rejuvenate and enjoy Qatar’s vibrant culture
The group sets sights on opening a further 20 venues in 2023, 15 of those internationally, as its expansion plan gathers pace
This marks an 89 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year
The airline and the country’s Ministry of Tourism will participate in joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from across the airline’s network
The average annual business travel spend of SMEs in the UAE is expected to grow by 15-20 per cent in 2023
Those interested in working and living in Dubai can access the hub for local long-term listings and information on entry requirements and visa policy
Mission Ferrari will provide a 5D rollercoaster experience that includes the world’s first sideways coaster drop
The emirate’s average hotel occupancy in the first 10 months of the year stood at 71 per cent
The UAE has accelerated its growth this year with key strategies, strong initiatives and a future-first approach
An estimated 11 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to tourism, and that’s predicted to double by 2050
The flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport with a twice-weekly service
Sindalah will feature a 86-berth marina, while offshore buoys will house superyachts
In its second edition last year, the campaign generated Dhs1.5bn in revenue, with the number of local tourists increasing to more than 1.3 million
The new investment arm will attract local and foreign direct investment to develop the Aseer region
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group CEO of Miral, the leisure, tourism and lifestyle brand, tells us how the company is realising Abu Dhabi’s ambitious economic, leisure and tourism strategy, one mega project at a time
Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island features an exclusive beach lifestyle, world-class hospitality, unique cultural attractions and a spectacular natural ecosystem that will keep you coming back for more
The Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, will represent the kingdom as chair of the UNWTO Executive Council
The awards celebrated stalwarts and companies from across the region’s business landscape
The strategy aims to attract new investments worth Dhs100bn to the country’s tourism sector
Almosafer’s consumer business will run a 360 marketing campaign throughout 2023 to promote Oman to its customer base in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE
The strategic partnership will increase awareness of the emirate among Hotelbeds’ network of travel agents and partners
The decision coincides with the launch of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Japan
Morgans Originals and 25hours Hotels will be the first two Ennismore brands to be unveiled at Trojena by NEOM
Flights will operate from November 2022 through to March 2023
The park will be open every day, from 9am to 5pm, during the new season
The 100 per cent paperless process is expected to save more than 16,800 trees per year and more than 4,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The Public Investment Fund signed a pact to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Almosafer Travel & Tourism
Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, DG for Tourism, DCT – Abu Dhabi, tells Gulf Business about the upcoming NBA matches in the emirate, the tourism authority’s partnership with NBA and Abu Dhabi’s role as a global sporting hub