Bahrain tourism to add 3.7% to GDP

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has said the travel and tourism sector's... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, August 28 - 2012 at 13:07

Saudi labour ministry to crack down on work visa sales

The Saudi labour ministry is considering taking legal action against those who sell work visas to... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, August 28 - 2012 at 13:07

Bahrain ready to slash cruise ship prices

Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain's largest port is set to drastically reduce passenger fees for... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, August 27 - 2012 at 12:40

Qatar hotels suffer drop in yields

Hotels in Qatar suffered shrinking volumes and average earnings in the first half of this year,... Read full article »
Qatar: Sunday, August 26 - 2012 at 10:31

Best Western set to debut in Oman

US-based Best Western International, Inc. has announced the Best Western Premier Muscat is set to... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, August 26 - 2012 at 10:29

Jordan tourism revenues continue to rise

Jordan's tourism ministry has said the kingdom's tourism sector saw its revenues jump 17% in the... Read full article »
Jordan: Saturday, August 25 - 2012 at 10:28

Saudi Arabia tightens rules for Haj operators

The Saudi government has banned the promotion of religious propagators in the marketing campaigns... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, August 23 - 2012 at 15:42

Saudi Arabia hotel sector set to grow over 50%

STR Global has said the Middle East and Africa hotel development pipeline comprises 495 hotels... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, August 23 - 2012 at 15:41

Millennium & Copthorne signs frequent flyer deal with Qatar Airways

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has announced the signing of its frequent flyer agreement with... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, August 22 - 2012 at 11:17

New Crowne Plaza opens in Doha

Qatar's Trans Orient Establishment has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Doha - The Business... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, August 22 - 2012 at 11:16

DIG sells Essex House Hotel to Chicago firm

Dubai Investment Group has sold the Essex House Hotel in the US to Strategic Hotels and Resorts... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 21 - 2012 at 10:24

Abu Dhabi to hold tourism roadshow in Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is set to spearhead the emirate's largest... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, August 21 - 2012 at 10:23

Saudi Arabia instructs citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

An SMS alert by Saudi Arabia's state news agency SPA has said Saudi citizens are to leave Lebanon... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, August 16 - 2012 at 11:49

Kurdistan region reports nearly 70% rise in tourism

The tourism board of Iraq's Kurdistan Region has said the number of tourists visiting the semi-... Read full article »
Iraq: Thursday, August 16 - 2012 at 11:48

IHG opens new property in Bahrain

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of its new hotel in Bahrain, Gulf... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, August 15 - 2012 at 11:02