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Middle East Exceeded Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Level in Early 2023: UNWTO

The Middle East welcomed 15 percent more international tourists in the first three months of 2023 than it did for the same period in 2019, according to the UN World Tourism Organization’s latest data.  Over 230 million people traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2023, more than double for the same period of 2022…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

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 | 2 months ago

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

Tourism

Skift India Daily: India’s Airlines Projected to Report Nearly $2 Billion in Losses

Supply chain issues and crew shortage continue to dog the recovery of the world's fastest-growing aviation market.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 months ago

Skift India Daily: India’s Airlines Projected to Report Nearly $2 Billion in Losses

Short-Term Rentals

Saudi Arabia Opens Up to Airbnb-Like Rentals

By allowing locals for the first time to rent out properties to tourists, Saudi Arabia is not just trying to keep pace with growing demand, but is also trying to make the destination more accessible. Over to the locals.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia Opens Up to Airbnb-Like Rentals

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Free 4-Day Stopover Transit Visa

From issuing the first tourist visa in September 2019 to the announcement of a free-of-charge four-day stopover transit visa for air travelers, Saudi Arabia has indeed come a long way. And then of course there's the target to attract 100 million tourists per year by 2030.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Free 4-Day Stopover Transit Visa

Tourism

Middle East Tourism Set to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023

UNWTO may not be too far off the mark on its recovery prediction for the Middle East considering the number of hotel openings and new projects in the region. However, the road to recovery is fraught with economic and geopolitical risks.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Middle East Tourism Set to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023

Tourism

Middle Eastern Destinations Lead Global Travel Recovery

The latest data underlines the strength of the travel recovery in the Middle East, thanks in large part to the FIFA World Cup. What next after the World Cup is the million-dollar question here.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Middle Eastern Destinations Lead Global Travel Recovery

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

With an ambitious strategy to increase visitors to more than 100 million annually by 2030, Saudi Arabia clearly doesn't want to be caught off guard with inadequate infrastructure.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

Tourism

Russia Withdraws From UN Tourism Organization After Suspension Threat

Russia may have pulled out, but the vote will still go ahead as without this formal process the suspension won't be immediate. If it goes through, expect more international organisations to follow suit.

Corina Pons, Reuters | 1 year ago

Russia Withdraws From UN Tourism Organization After Suspension Threat

Hotels

Hotels Group Says In-Person Meetings Are Way to Go

Although the American Hotel & Lodging Association is adamant that companies should resume large-scale business travel, hotels can't rely on it to drive their recovery. Corporate executives don't see the sector making a full rebound anytime soon — if ever.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Hotels Group Says In-Person Meetings Are Way to Go