The announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives that seek to attract visitors coming from GCC countries
The online event, which began on January 9, will go on until to March 2
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has signed an MoU with Inpex subsidiary, Japan Oil Development, for the sponsorship deal for teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi
In 2021, non-oil trade between the two countries totalled almost $60bn, resulting in a 27 per cent growth on the previous year
The Hatta fleet has been activated with increased mileage allowances within the Udrive platform to provide affordable mobility solutions to and from the destination
The emirate closed in on its pre-pandemic visitor figures of 16.73 million recorded in 2019
According to the wholesale specialist, travellers are spending 30 per cent more per booking, taking on more extensive meal plans such as all-inclusive, and booking five-star hotels as a majority
The fund will conceptualise, finance and oversee development of more than 35 venues by 2030, with the aim of delivering its first asset by 2023
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
The sovereign wealth fund’s other giga projects include NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya and Roshn
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
The emirate’s average hotel occupancy in the first 10 months of the year stood at 71 per cent
The emirate hosted 10.12 million international visitors from January through September 2022, compared to 3.85 million welcomed during the same period last year
An estimated 11 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to tourism, and that’s predicted to double by 2050
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 new service will commence on December 3, and service demand for religious and cultural tourism
The fund expects the country’s non-hydrocarbon growth to be around 4 per cent in 2023
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 new corporate identity underpins future growth plans for the airports operator
From the towering skyscrapers to pristine beaches and lush desert landscapes, there’s no better way to take in all Dubai has to offer than on a helicopter tour