Articles tagged “Tourism news”

Tourism

Tourist Spending in Egypt Reaches $6.6 Billion as More Russians Arrive

Almost 1.5 million Russians headed to Egypt last year, beaten only by Germany.

Tourist Spending in Egypt Reaches $6.6 Billion as More Russians Arrive

Tourism

Qatar Joins Middle East’s Theme Park Frenzy With $5.5 Billion Project

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are all pushing ahead with theme park projects.

Qatar Joins Middle East’s Theme Park Frenzy With $5.5 Billion Project

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Chief Advisor Gloria Guevara Manzo Leaves Role

Manzo spent three years in Saudi Arabia, right as the conservative kingdom began to reinvent its image.

Saudi Tourism Chief Advisor Gloria Guevara Manzo Leaves Role

Tourism

How Oman Looks to Grow Tourism: No Mega-Hotels Here

As the UAE and Saudi Arabia continue their mega-projects, we look at Oman's 'calmer' approach to tourism.

How Oman Looks to Grow Tourism: No Mega-Hotels Here

Tourism

Saudi Begins Developing Towns as More Affordable Tourism Spots

Yanbu is being developed as a new leisure destination, offering prices well below those expected at the giga-projects.

Saudi Begins Developing Towns as More Affordable Tourism Spots

Tourism

Gulf Countries Seek to Teach Students ‘Hospitality’ in Classes

Countries like Saudi and Oman are considering the move as they dash to fill new hotels with worthy talent.

Gulf Countries Seek to Teach Students ‘Hospitality’ in Classes

Tourism

Post-World Cup, Qatar’s Tourism Industry Is Relying on Spikes, Surges and Mega Events

Qatar's tourism numbers are growing, but so is the country's reliance on events and conferences.

Post-World Cup, Qatar’s Tourism Industry Is Relying on Spikes, Surges and Mega Events

Mergers and Acquisitions

Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio

Dubai is the third city to have a tour operator snapped up by Big Bus, after San Francisco and Singapore.

Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio

Cruises

Saudi’s New Cruise Line Is Luxe. But With No Booze, It’s Counting on Saudi Passengers 

The brand is being built up to almost exclusively serve the Saudi and Gulf markets.

Saudi’s New Cruise Line Is Luxe. But With No Booze, It’s Counting on Saudi Passengers 

Tourism

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift? 

A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift?