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Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect.

To meet the tourism objectives of Middle Eastern destinations, it's crucial to have affordable accommodation options. That's where short-term rentals come into play.

Collaboration is the approach of Ras Al Khaimah's tourism chief, who is now focusing on boosting travel in the entire Gulf.

The timing of Abu Dhabi's decision to lower government fees on hotels and their alignment with the emirate’s long-term goals reflect a strategic move to capitalize on the potential of the tourism sector and the opportunities it presents.

If ChatGPT drives gains for Saudi's largest travel player, companies worldwide will take note. Plus, this week's news from Red Sea Global, Oyo, Musafir, and other regional companies.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas has agreed to join RIA — Saudi Arabia's newest airline, according to reports.

Choon Yang Quek surely has his work cut out for him. It would be interesting to witness how he juggles between convincing travelers that this is the new Saudi and educating locals that Saudi needs to open to the world.

As it prepares to host Middle East's first-ever FIFA World Cup, Qatar expects the event to offer unique marketing potential to place the destination firmly on the tourism map. But for a country whose pre-Covid arrivals stood at 2.1 million in 2019, a goal of 1.5 million tourists for the two months of the tournament sounds overly ambitious.

You can't change culture overnight, but there could be opportunities for corporate travel agencies to make their mark — if they're willing to take the kingdom's ambitious modernization plan seriously.

Gulf Arab states are feeling the brunt of an economic slowdown as the spread of coronavirus tests years’ worth of reforms. Countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have relied on tourism and hospitality sectors to diversify away from oil, but recent travel cancellations and suspensions due to the illness are set to result in significant financial losses.