Hospitality & Tourism

Saudi Arabia approves GCC unified tourist visa

The scheme allows its holder to visit 6 countries with one visa

Revenues of Oman’s hotels surge, tourists to reach 3.5 million in ’23

Robust growth, increased occupancy rates, and record tourist arrivals

flynas becomes first Saudi airline to join UN World Tourism Organization

UNWTO members include 500+ companies, educational institutions, and NGOs

Abu Dhabi named “World’s Best Cruise Destination”, tourist numbers up 400%

Cruise terminal at Zayed Port secures top honors in World Cruise Awards

Online Schengen visa processing expects 18-20 million applicants

GCC, home to countries with high applications per capita, to benefit

Ready for ascent: GCC tourism sector’s unified vision for growth

In 2022, region outperformed global travel industry’s recovery by 43 percent

Emirates Group achieves record half-year profits of AED10.1 billion

High demand, strategic investments, and resilience contributed to stellar performance

Ras Al Khaimah and Musandam in cross-destination tourism push

Initiative aimed at boosting region’s tourism sector

Airbnb (ABNB) Q3 Report: Bookings exceed 113 million

Gross booking value in the first nine months hit $58 billion

Saudi raises tourism target to 150 mn visitors by 2030

Kingdom anticipates 100 mn tourists in 2023 to boost GDP growth

Saudi Arabia launches its first water airport ‎

Guests can now fly to The Red Sea aboard Saudi seaplanes

GCC unified tourist visa to launch in 2024, after 7-year wait

GCC targets 8 percent annual growth in tourist spending

ARDARA’s AlWadi unveiled: $5.06 bn potential boost to Saudi’s economy by 2030

Embracing Aseer's rich heritage in a sprawling 2.5 mn sqm destination