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Rotana Hotels to open three new properties across Mideast

Abu Dhabi-based Rotana Hotels has announced plans to expand further in the Middle East with three... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 26 - 2013 at 03:30

Maghreb tourists exempted from Egypt's visa requirements

Egypt has decided to exempt tourists from Libya, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria from having to... Read full article »
Egypt: Tuesday, February 26 - 2013 at 03:30

Rotana to manage two hotels in Turkey

UAE-based Rotana Hotels has announced its first foray into Turkey with the Tango Arjaan and Burgu... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 25 - 2013 at 04:52

Egypt lost $2.5bn in tourism income since 2011

Egyptian tourism minister Hisham Zaazou has said the country's tourism sector has incurred losses... Read full article »
Egypt: Sunday, February 24 - 2013 at 04:40

Qatar in talks to buy Greek resort

Representatives of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co has held talks with the Greek government... Read full article »
Qatar: Saturday, February 23 - 2013 at 02:20

Amer Group to build $250m tourism project at Dead Sea

Egyptian conglomerate Amer Group has signed an agreement with the Jordanian government to... Read full article »
Jordan: Thursday, February 21 - 2013 at 03:26

IHG profit up 11%

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported an 11% increase in 2012 profit, underpinned by a... Read full article »
UK: Wednesday, February 20 - 2013 at 06:34

Oman slated to see 64% rise in hotel rooms

According to a report by STR Global, the Middle East and Africa hotel development pipeline in... Read full article »
Oman: Tuesday, February 19 - 2013 at 04:04

Abu Dhabi close to acquiring 42 Marriott Hotels

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is close to buying 42 hotels managed by Marriott... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 18 - 2013 at 04:27

Saudi Arabia expects over 6m Umrah pilgrims in 2013

Saudi Haj ministry has said more than six million Umrah pilgrims are expected in the kingdom in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, February 18 - 2013 at 04:26

Health insurance mandatory for UAE visitors

The UAE government has decided to make health insurance mandatory for visitors to the country,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 18 - 2013 at 04:25

Rotana to manage 4-star hotel in Muscat

Rotana Hotel Management Co has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oman's Sundus... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, February 17 - 2013 at 05:06

Egypt unveils new strategy to boost tourism

Egyptian tourism minister Hisham Zaazou has unveiled plans to boost cooperation with global... Read full article »
Egypt: Sunday, February 17 - 2013 at 05:06

Qatar gives QTA judicial powers

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has said the bye-laws of the country's new tourism law will give... Read full article »
Qatar: Saturday, February 16 - 2013 at 00:57

Egypt expects Polish tourist numbers to rise this year

Egyptian tourism minister Hisham Zaazou has said Poland is becoming one of the top five countries... Read full article »
Egypt: Thursday, February 14 - 2013 at 03:38