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Egypt may see no drop in tourism in 2009, says official
The tourism industry in Egypt is beginning to turn around after a slow beginning this year, and the country is close to seeing no drop in tourism compared to a year ago, said Hisham Zaazou, senior assistant to the Minister of Tourism. Revenues and the number of visitors from last year are expected to be the same this year, as the effect of the crisis appears to be less severe than expected, he was quoted as saying by Daily News Egypt. Currently, the Egyptian tourism industry is 4-5% below last year's revenues, he said. 'We started the year with a negative growth, but the negative growth is going down," Zaazou added.- » First Wyndham hotel to open in Middle East
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Sharjah Hotel occupancy expected to reach 90% during Eid Al Adha
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced that it expects hotel occupancy rates in the emirate of Sharjah to reach around 90% during period including Eid Al Adha and the UAE National Day celebration.- » Kempinski to manage two 5 star properties in Doha
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- » Emirates Holidays broadens its ski holidays brochure
- » Grand Hyatt Muscat and Zeenah Events announce partnership
- » Safar receives the International Transport Award
- » Six Senses Spas expands relationship with Etihad Airways - London and Abu Dhabi
- » Hilton Dubai Jumeirah wins 'Best Sustainable Hotel of the Middle East'
- » Wyndham Hotel Group to open first Ramada Encore property in Middle East
- » ibis enters Jordan and Oman markets
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Review: Hilton RAK Resort and Spa
The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa is the latest addition to the UAE's array of distinguished hotels which play on a distinctive Arabian heritage. The hotel's main building opened in January this year, expanding on the chalet-style resort which opened in 2006.- » Saudi 2008 tourism revenues hit SR 78.5bn
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