The travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality sector has been particularly hit by the global economic downturn. As it gets harder to convince people to travel in these tough times, AMEinfo.com's special events report talks to industry experts at AHIC, ATM, the Hotel Show and beyond about how they are trying to convince travellers to buy their services and looks at the changes companies are making to give them the best chance of financial success.
Gulf Tourism News
STR Global posts Middle East/Africa July 2009 results
The Middle East/Africa region suffered declines in all three key measurements in year-over-year results when reported in U.S. dollars for July 2009, according to data compiled by STR Global.- » Qatar Airways to continue expansion
- » Nakheel Hotels 'focus on survival'
- » Dubai World to open Zimbabwe reserve
- » Saudi to spend SR46bn on airport development
- » Tourism masterplan for Saudi Arabia set to create jobs and stimulate private sector investment
- » Jumeirah Group says hotel occupancy remains high
- » Saudi Arabia to publish tourism plan
- » RevPAR premium declines for Dubai's beach properties
- » STR Global reports drop in March hotel occupancy for Middle East and Africa
Gulf Tourism Video
- » On board the train as Dubai Metro opens
- » Dubai Metro to open with just 10 stations
- » DTTAG assists agents in Dubai travel sector
- » Dubai Metro to take the strain
- » Royal Suite luxury at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa
- » Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa conservation concerns
- » TravelWise pt 2 - Hamburg, Emirates A380 and Beatlemania
- » TravelWise pt 1 - Emirates, Qatar Airways boost routes plus hotel sustainability in Oman
- » Six Senses at Zighy Bay, Oman
- » Cove Rotana Resort , RAK pt 1
- » TravelWise pt 2 - Mauritius, Rodriques and travel tips
- » TravelWise pt 1 - Flydubai to India, Abu Dhabi connects Berlin and Royal Caribbean berths in Dubai
- » Kingfisher debut flights to Dubai from India
- » Thailand smiles to Middle East Tourism
- » Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards
Analysis
Oman seeks to tap its tourism potential
Oman is spending billions to boost tourism as part of a strategy to diversify its economy. But while the Sultanate is keen to attract more visitors, it is also determined to protect its culture and traditions.- » Middle East hotel sector recovery 'to take time'
- » Dubai hotels brace for a challenging summer
- » Emirates cuts back on A380 service
- » Movenpick plans 19 new MidEast hotels
- » UAE tourism must battle 'perfect storm'
- » Saudi Arabia ups emphasis on tourism sector
- » Budget hotels see opportunity in Dubai market
- » Middle East carriers drop fares to lure passengers
- » Dubai tourism faces challenges in 2009
Gulf Tourism Audio
- » Emaar's Address Dubai Mall opens
- » Dubai Metro mainlines integrated transport system
- » Emaar's Address Dubai Mall to open for business
- » Dubai Metro to replace the strain of driving
- » Sustainability key to higher ROI in the hotel sector
- » Gulf airlines offer new routes and enhancements
- » Emirates A380 first anniversary - economic slowdown, in-flight showers and new routes pt 2/2
- » Emirates A380 first anniversary - New York, London and Hamburg, pt 1/2
- » The future of space tourism
- » TravelWise pt 2 - Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius plus travel tip
- » TravelWise pt 1 - Flydubai postpone India, Royal Caribbean to sail from Dubai
- » Green limo drives InterContinental Dubai Festival City
- » Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways pt 2
- » Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways pt 1
- » Flydubai announce a trio of Indian routes
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