Qatar Expands Role as a Leading Global Tourism Destination
Qatar is rapidly strengthening its reputation as a premier global hub for tourism and leisure, propelled by large-scale development projects,...
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Record 116 Million Tourists in 2024, Spending Reaches $76 Billion
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector saw unprecedented growth in 2024, attracting a record 116 million domestic and international visitors—a 6% increase...
Oman Secures $6.7 Billion in Tourism Investments Toward $7.8 Billion Goal by 2025
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism announced that it has attracted OMR 2.59 billion ($6.7 billion) in tourism investments, nearing...
Oman Unveils 3-Kilometer Tourist Walkway in Nakhal: A Transformative Step for Local Tourism
In a landmark move to strengthen its growing tourism sector, Oman has launched an ambitious project—its longest tourist walkway—set in...
Middle East’s Schengen Style GCC Tourist Visa Approved, to be Rolled Out ‘Soon’
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has officially approved a long-anticipated unified tourist visa, marking a major milestone toward integrated regional...
Oman’s Hotel Sector Sees Strong Growth in Revenues and International Guests
Oman’s three- to five-star hotels recorded strong gains in revenues, guest numbers, and occupancy rates during the first four months...
Middle East Tourism Spending Set to Reach $350 Billion by 2030, Driven by Luxury, Sports, and Business Travel Boom
Tourism spending in the Middle East is expected to surge by 50% to hit $350 billion by 2030, according to...
Oman Launches Second Major Resort Project in Salalah to Boost Tourism
Oman has greenlit the development of a second major resort in Salalah, the southern coastal city known for its lush...
Business Travel in MENA Projected to Hit $270.8 Billion by 2030
The business travel market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is on track to reach $270.8 billion...
Can Iraq Become the Region’s Next Tourism Success Story?
Iraq, long known as the cradle of civilization, is beginning to unlock the potential of its vast historical, cultural, and...
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