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Articles tagged “egypt”

Tourism

Dubai’s Ambitious $8.7 Trillion Economic Plan Prioritizes Tourism

It's interesting to note how each of Dubai's ambitious economic predictions rests on its tourism prowess and its ability to attract international visitors.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Dubai’s Ambitious $8.7 Trillion Economic Plan Prioritizes Tourism

Tourism

Israel Looks to Boost Tourism Investment for West Bank

As countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar turn towards tourism to diversify the economy, Dubai wants to make sure that its position as the top tourism destination in the region is maintained.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Israel Looks to Boost Tourism Investment for West Bank

Tourism

Cairo Promises to Be More Welcoming to Tourists With a New Egyptian Capital

Egyptian travel executives are adamant that Cairo's tourism industry will benefit enormously from the country's new capital — even if some critics believe the $59 billion project is money misspent.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 1 year ago

Cairo Promises to Be More Welcoming to Tourists With a New Egyptian Capital

Tourism

United Arab Emirates Revises GDP Forecast Higher on Tourism Resurgence

As Middle Eastern nations look to diversify their economy beyond oil, tourism will most likely be the strongest sector to drive this change.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

United Arab Emirates Revises GDP Forecast Higher on Tourism Resurgence

Tourism

Gulf Region Boasts 170,000 Hotel Rooms in Active Development Pipeline

Even as global hotel development may have slowed down due to serious risks looming over the economy, the hospitality sector's development of Gulf nations remains robust. The nations realize offering choice is essential for people to visit a destination.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Gulf Region Boasts 170,000 Hotel Rooms in Active Development Pipeline

Tourism

Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks

The economic spinoffs of Qatar's World Cup will be felt all over the region that has been looking to diversify beyond the oil sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks

Tourism

UAE Eyes $122 Billion a Year From Tourism by 2031: Middle East Travel Roundup

Destinations in the Middle East are not just turning to tourism in an effort to diversify their national economies but positioning themselves to compete on a larger scale globally.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

UAE Eyes $122 Billion a Year From Tourism by 2031: Middle East Travel Roundup

Tourism

UAE Bids Goodbye to Pandemic-Related Restrictions: Middle East Travel Roundup

The Middle Eastern nations realize that for tourism to flourish restrictions would need to be eased.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

UAE Bids Goodbye to Pandemic-Related Restrictions: Middle East Travel Roundup

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Egypt on Track to Double Tourism Revenue to $12 Billion

Tourism revenues are expected to reach between $10 billion and $12 billion for Egypt's fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30. Revenue was $6 billion to $7 billion in 2021, its deputy tourism minister said last year.  According to reports, finance minister Mohamed Maait also said the war in Ukraine was unlikely…

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

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U.S. Travelers Help Drive Middle East Tourism Recovery

The continued focus on tourism in the Middle East has helped the region navigate its way through the unchartered landscape of Covid. Qatar is leading the way on recovery.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

U.S. Travelers Help Drive Middle East Tourism Recovery