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Medical Aesthetic Business in MENA Set to Surpass $1 Billion

Medica Group-backed reports outlines emerging aesthetics trends that are invading the MENA region with focus on UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt; in addition...

Peter Cowen Golf Academy Dubai Launches at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates and world-renowned golf instructor Peter Cowen have today announced the launch of the Peter Cowen Golf Academy Dubai at Jumeirah Golf...
Dubai Culture: Bridging The Link Between Heritage, Culture and Tourism

Dubai Culture: Bridging The Link Between Heritage, Culture and Tourism

“Our heritage must be preserved since it is our origin and roots, and we must hold on to our origins and our deep roots.”...

Dubai the most booked city as per Summer Booking Index

An OYO was booked every 109 seconds in the UAE App bookings 4.3 times that of desktop bookings OYO Hotels & Homes, South Asia’s...

Global Travel & Tourism Industry Outperforms Global Economy

The Travel & Tourism industry has outperformed the global economy in 2012 – growing faster than manufacturing, retail, financial services and communications. The industry...

Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution...
Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE

2022 Top Travel Destination for UAE Responsible Travellers

Data from YouGov’s Travel Rankings 2022 report reveals that Maldives has topped YouGov’s Destination Rankings 2022 among responsible travellers in the UAE, defined as those who...

Dubai cruise terminal welcome 2.3 million tourists since 2014

Total tourist number increased by 172% as 633 thousand passengers via 120 Cruise vessels in 2018. DP World with a world class infrastructure and a...

Leading sustainable tourism businesses recognised at WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Businesses and destinations that are leading the way in sustainable tourism have been recognized at the World Travel&Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards...

Russian Tourism to GCC Worth $1.22bn by 2023: Study

Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated $1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of...

Gen X Driving GCC Outbound Travel, ATM

The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, says...

Dubai Attracts 5.5 Million Visitors in H1 of 2013

Figures show an 11.1 per cent increase in visitor numbers, on track to achieve Dubai's Tourism Vision for 2020 of 20 million tourists annually Dubai...

International tourism hits one billion

One billion tourists have travelled the world in 2012, marking a new record for international tourism – a sector that accounts for one in...
Cruzing onboard Emirates: Emirates announces a new brand ambassador, Penelope Cruz

Emirates Announces a New Brand Ambassador – Penelope Cruz

Launching mid-summer 2023, Emirates can reveal that its latest ad campaign and brand collaboration will feature Penelope Cruz.  The Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist...

Share The Spirit! ‘Ya Salam Ya Dubai’

New song fuses the talents of Arabic music icon Rashed Al Majed and Moroccan–Swedish music producer RedOne The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai...

Regulation Catches up with Innovation – The Case of Short Term...

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new...
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Enjoy Ramadan: Iftar Buffets, Suhoors and Hotel Getaways

Ramadan is the ideal time of year to take a step back from daily life, switch off from the hustle and bustle and enjoy...

Airline Passenger Capacity is Projected to Grow at 47% in 2022

Cirium forecasts global capacity will end 2021 at 2006 levels. Capacity growth in 2022 is projected to rebound by year-end to 2015 levels. Chinese domestic flying...