Articles tagged “oman”

Hotels

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

It's not surprising that the Middle East is prioritizing hotel development to accommodate a growing influx of tourists. This proactive approach aligns with their broader economic and tourism strategies to foster long-term growth and competitiveness in the global tourism market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Middle East Hotel Project Count Hits All-Time High

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Online Travel

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Taking Personal Loans to Fund Holidays

The surge in airfares and tour packages, coupled with millennials’ shift in spending patterns, is quite possibly driving the demand for travel loans.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Taking Personal Loans to Fund Holidays

Tourism

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office

With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office

Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious 2023 Roadmap Focuses on Culture to Boost Tourism

Abu Dhabi acknowledges that culture serves as a unique and compelling attraction that sets it apart from other destinations, helping the emirate to attract tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Abu Dhabi’s Ambitious 2023 Roadmap Focuses on Culture to Boost Tourism

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

While the booming hotel development pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to cause disruptions, the hotel industry sees an opportunity to prioritize ESG goals. Will this construction frenzy lead to a green revolution?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

Tourism

Saudi’s Almosafer Trials AI-Powered Chatbot and Voice Search

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Saudi’s Almosafer Trials AI-Powered Chatbot and Voice Search

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Destinations in the Middle East understand that to realize their very ambitious tourism goals, they need to create enough infrastructure. Little wonder then that Saudi Arabia is now racing ahead of United Arab Emirates to build more hotel rooms.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism

A partnership with Trip.com could help Saudi Arabia make inroads into the China market. Saudi hopes to draw 3.9 million Chinese visitors per year by 2030.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia Taps Trip.com Group for Campaigns to Promote Tourism