Egypt's tourism numbers on the rise

According to Egypt's government statistical agency CAPMAS, the country received one million... Read full article »
Egypt: Thursday, September 13 - 2012 at 11:13

Best Western details Kuwait expansion

Best Western International has announced the Best Western Mahbola in Kuwait City is set for... Read full article »
Kuwait: Wednesday, September 12 - 2012 at 15:52

SCTA, Labour Ministry tie deal for cooperation in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has signed a memorandum of cooperation... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, September 11 - 2012 at 12:33

Kuwait limits visit visas to immediate family

The Kuwaiti interior ministry plans to restrict family visit visas to the spouse and children of... Read full article »
Kuwait: Tuesday, September 11 - 2012 at 12:33

Hotel room rates double in UAE

According to the Hotels Price Index by Hotels.com, room rates for Dubai and Abu Dhabi both saw... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 10 - 2012 at 12:29

Saudi citizens warned not to travel to Ethiopia

The Saudi interior ministry has warned Saudi citizens against traveling to Ethiopia, Arab News... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, September 09 - 2012 at 11:46

Lebanese tourism sector continues to attract investment

The Investment Development Authority of Lebanon has granted the Summerland tourism project full... Read full article »
Lebanon: Saturday, September 08 - 2012 at 01:56

Market dynamics to effect hotel revenues

Michael Scully, the chief executive of Dubai-based First & Foremost Hotels & Resorts has said... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 06 - 2012 at 12:33

Duqm Crowne Plaza Hotel to be ready in Q4

Oman's state-owned tourism developer Omran has said the construction of the four-star Duqm Crowne... Read full article »
Oman: Wednesday, September 05 - 2012 at 11:44

Abu Dhabi welcomes 1.37 million hotel guests, on track for target

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has said the emirate has welcomed 1.37... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 04 - 2012 at 12:16

Dubai's Global Village readies early opening

Global Village, a member of Tecom Investments, has announced it is to welcome visitors earlier... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 03 - 2012 at 12:14

Egypt tourism boosted by 33% rise in German visitors

Hisham Zazou, Egyptian minister of tourism has said German tourists travelling to Egypt have... Read full article »
Egypt: Monday, September 03 - 2012 at 12:14

Some 10,000 jobs at risk in Lebanon due to smoking ban, says hotelier

Pierre Ashkar, head of Lebanon's hotel owners' association, has said around 10,000 employees... Read full article »
Lebanon: Sunday, September 02 - 2012 at 11:34

Azaiba Hotel in Oman to be operational by mid 2013

Omani contractor, Galfar Engineering has said construction of the OR30m Azaiba Hotel near the... Read full article »
Oman: Saturday, September 01 - 2012 at 05:01

Cairo-Luxor Nile cruises return after 18 years

Egypt's tourism minister Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zazou has said Nile cruises from the capital Cairo... Read full article »
Egypt: Wednesday, August 29 - 2012 at 12:33