Jordan posts 18% increase in tourism revenues

The central bank of Jordan has said the country's tourism revenues rose 18% between January and... Read full article »
Jordan: Wednesday, November 14 - 2012 at 05:20

Riyadh to have over 6,400 hotels rooms by 2014: STR

According to a report by STR Global, the ongoing hotel projects in Riyadh will turn the Saudi... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, November 13 - 2012 at 02:08

Emiratis appointed to manage Sharjah tourist destinations

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 12 - 2012 at 01:47

Over 70,000 tourists expected in Bahrain during cruise season

Bahrain expects more than 70,000 tourists as five major cruise ships are set to visit the kingdom... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, November 11 - 2012 at 01:16

UAE to begin issuing multiple entry visit visas

The UAE has decided to allow multiple entry visas in keeping with the requirements of some... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, November 10 - 2012 at 04:52

Best Western opens first hotel in Bahrain

Global hotel chain Best Western International has announced the opening of its first property in... Read full article »
Bahrain: Thursday, November 08 - 2012 at 11:52

Mein Schiff 2 to mark start of Bahrain's cruise season tomorrow

Germany's largest cruise liner, Mein Schiff 2 is set to arrive at Bahrain tomorrow, marking the... Read full article »
Bahrain: Thursday, November 08 - 2012 at 11:51

RAK tourism authority launches electronic system for licences, permits

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA), in collaboration with the Electronic... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 07 - 2012 at 04:17

Amari Doha to open before year end

Onyx Hospitality Group has announced the Middle East's first Amari hotel is set to open in the... Read full article »
Qatar: Tuesday, November 06 - 2012 at 00:44

Etihad's new service to help attract more visitors from US

US travel professionals have said the launch of Etihad Airways' daily non-stop flights to... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, November 05 - 2012 at 02:30

Hilton denies reports on closing down Lebanon hotels

Hilton International has denied reports it plans to close down one of its partner hotels in... Read full article »
Lebanon: Sunday, November 04 - 2012 at 03:59

Haj ministry rules out plans to stop Umrah visas next year

The Saudi Haj ministry has said there are no plans to stop Umrah visas in 2013 as a result of... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, November 04 - 2012 at 03:59

UK issues new travel advice for Egypt

The UK government has warned British citizens against all travel to the governorate of North... Read full article »
Egypt: Sunday, November 04 - 2012 at 03:58

Lebanese tourism sector sees 50% drop

The Lebanese tourism sector has suffered a 50% drop this year due to the deteriorating security... Read full article »
Lebanon: Saturday, November 03 - 2012 at 02:59

Egypt plans to auction lands for tourist projects

Egyptian tourism minister, Hisham Zaazou has announced sites covering 28 million sq m of land are... Read full article »
Egypt: Thursday, November 01 - 2012 at 01:53