Hospitality & Tourism

Ramadan 2024: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Historic District welcomes over 2.5 million visitors

District emerges as a model for sustainable practices and urban development

ATM 2024 in Dubai set to double footfall of Chinese visitors

China’s outbound tourism numbers to double in 2024, only 22 percent below record pre-pandemic levels of 155 million tourists

Travel and tourism industry set to surpass $11.1 trillion in global economic contribution in 2024: Report

The sector will surpass its previous record by an additional $770 billion, the report says

Abu Dhabi plans to welcome 39.3 million visitors by 2030

26 key initiatives across 4 strategic pillars to achieve strategy's goals

Eid Al Fitr 2024: Qatar gears up to host fireworks, concerts and musicals

From musical extravaganzas to family-friendly events, Qatar welcomes visitors for a memorable holiday

Eid Al Fitr 2024 in Saudi Arabia: Places to visit, fireworks, staycations and more

Here's the ultimate guide to all you need to know about celebrating Eid Al Fitr in Saudi Arabia

DCT Abu Dhabi shines at Moscow’s MITT show, wins Outstanding Debut Award

Department forges strategic alliances within Russian and CIS markets

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector sets new record, foreign visitor spending touches $36 billion

In 2023, Saudi Arabia led the UN tourism list for the growth rate of international tourists compared to 2019

Abu Dhabi to create 178,000 new jobs in tourism sector

Tourism strategy approved in Executive Council meeting chaired by Sheikh Khaled

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea international airport set to welcome inaugural flight with flydubai service

New twice-weekly service, operated by flydubai, commences from DXB to RSI on 18 April

Qatar tourism plans Hayya Card revamp to streamline procedures, tackle challenges

Qatar's tourism sector has seen great growth recently with a surge in visitors from the GCC region

Saudi Arabia sets ambitious goal to rank among top 10 global tourism destinations in 2024

The Kingdom currently holds 940,000 jobs in the tourism and hospitality fields

Saudi Arabia invests $100 million annually to enhance skills in tourism sector

Ministerial insights highlight Saudi Arabia's ambitious tourism targets

Saudi Arabia’s Sharaan Resort project at AlUla begins

Upon completion, the resort will feature 38 suites carved into the sandstone mountains of AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya set to construct world’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park

The park features more than 30 exciting attractions, including five state-of-the-art rides

Abu Dhabi extends 10 percent tourism tax waiver until December 2024

The waiver is among several recent measures aimed at fostering the expansion of the tourism and events industry in Abu Dhabi

Qatar sees 160.6 percent growth in tourists from GCC in January

Qatar aims to receive 6 million tourists by 2030 under its national strategy

UAE’s tourist tax refunds surge 14.41 percent to 4.18 million in 2023

Electronic system revolutionizes tax refunds, driving tourism growth