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Visa sees huge rise in spending by tourists in UAE

Visa account holders spent $4.7bn on their cards while visiting the UAE in 2012, a 171% increase... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 06 - 2013 at 10:06

Salalah Rotana Resort set to open in December

Oman's tourism ministry, Orascom Hotels and Developments and Rotana Hotels have announced that a... Read full article »
Oman: Monday, May 06 - 2013 at 05:21

Dubai fines hotels for unapproved renovations

The Dubai municipality has issued 1,264 fines in 2012 against owners and operators of hotels and... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 06 - 2013 at 05:21

UAE to become Marriott's biggest Mideast market by 2016

Marriott International has said the UAE is set to replace Egypt as its largest market in the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 06 - 2013 at 05:20

Swiss-Belhotel to open flagship hotel in Bahrain

Hong Kong-headquartered Swiss-Belhotel International has announced plans to open the firm's... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, May 05 - 2013 at 01:39

Marriott to open new Jeddah property in 2016

Marriott International has announced that its 370-room JW Marriott Hotel Jeddah is scheduled to... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Saturday, May 04 - 2013 at 05:47

Dubai's $1bn Taj Arabia to be completed by mid-2015

Link Global, the developer of the $1bn replica of the Taj Mahal in Dubai's FalconCity, has said... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 02 - 2013 at 06:35

Abu Dhabi hospitality sector reports growth in first quarter

According to figures by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA), the 141 hotels and hotel... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 01 - 2013 at 05:32

Renovation of Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi commences

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of renovation works of the guest... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 30 - 2013 at 03:58

Haj ministry warns hotels against withholding pilgrims' passports

Hotels and other accommodation facilities in Saudi Arabia have been warned by the Haj ministry... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, April 30 - 2013 at 03:58

Egypt cuts hotel prices by 40% to attract tourists

Egyptian tourism firm Al-Rawas Group has said hotel prices in the Red Sea area are to be reduced... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, April 30 - 2013 at 03:58

Alcohol-free resort opens in Egypt

Egypt's Hurghada has seen the opening of one of the first Red Sea resort's to not serve alcohol,... Read full article »
Egypt: Monday, April 29 - 2013 at 02:18

Lebanese tourism ministry says occupancy rates unaffected by new PM appointment

The Lebanese tourism ministry has said the appointment of Tammam Salam as prime minister-... Read full article »
Lebanon: Monday, April 29 - 2013 at 02:18

Qatar Advisory Council to weigh bill to tax hotels

The Qatari cabinet has approved a draft law on tax on hotels and tourist restaurants, which will... Read full article »
Qatar: Sunday, April 28 - 2013 at 03:45

Kuwait eyeing higher Hajj quota

Kuwait's Awqaf and Islamic affairs ministry has said it plans to ask the Saudi Hajj authorities... Read full article »
Kuwait: Sunday, April 28 - 2013 at 03:45