Conference aims to reactivate post-revolution Egypt's battered tourism industry
CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt's Coalition to Support Tourism (CST) has invited President Mohamed Morsi to open an upcoming three-day conference – from 11 to 13 March – devoted to tourism promotion, ...
Egypt's move raises fears that growing conservatism could affect tourism
This week the government – led by Mohamed Morsi of the Freedom and Justice Party, which has strong links to the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood – said it will no longer issue licenses to sell ...
Take a trip with a Virtual passport
AMMAN, Jordan - EarthCam and the award-winning Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) have teamed up to launch a collection of live streaming webcams, with views of some of the country's most treasured and ...
Qatari Tourism
DOHA, Qatar - Qatar has become one of the main tourist destinations for families in the GCC, many of whom like to spend their weekends in the country.
Emirates to buy more A380s if there is space at its hub to accommodate them
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Dubai's Emirates Airlines said Sunday its year to March 2013 income is seen rising by 18 to 20 percent, as the emirate officially opened the world's first concourse ...
Egypt's Tourism
Egypt's tourism minister plans to install live webcams in holiday hotspots to prove the country's industry remains healthy.
Bahrain Boat Show International 2013
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Fourth Bahrain Boat Show International (BBSI) will be held at Amwaj Marina from March 28-30.
new 5-star family hotel project in Egypt
HURGHADA, Egypt - On the occasion of the Red Sea Governorate’s Day, the Steigenberger Al Dau Resort celebrated the traditional cornerstone laying of its new 5-star family hotel project, namely ...
United Arab Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates has unearthed plot backed by radical Islamists to overthrow sitting government and arrested around 100 officials on charges of seeking to ...
Egypt reports rise in tourists and revenue from tourism last year
CAIRO, Egypt - Hisham Zaazou, the Egyptian Tourism Minister, announced a 17 percent increase in 2012 tourists and 13 percent rise in tourism income yesterday when compared to 2011.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened its fifth property in Dubai, becoming the first international hotel company in the city's Al Mamzar area of Deira.
Jordan's tourism revenue up in 2012
AMMAN, Jordan — The tourism sector generated $3.5 billion (around JD2.5 billion) in 2012, a 15.3 per cent increase from $3 billion in 2011, according to a statement issued by the Central Bank of ...
Bahrain remains MENA's most economically free country
MANAMA, Bahrain - According to the annual index of economic freedom published by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, Bahrain remains the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region's ...
Middle East And North Africa Hotel Industry
Egypt’s race to recovery – Sharm El Sheikh sees highest occupancy and Cairo posts record profits since the Revolution.
The UAE's Vision for 2020
DUBAI, UAE - A multicultural metropolis that counts more than 200 nationalities among its residents, the UAE is used to welcoming the world to its doorstep.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE - Winning appeal of an iconic brand and a diverse family-friendly offering creates a double-barrelled pull for Indian tourists in the UAE.
6th International Tourism Exhibition
Iran is planning to mount the sixth edition of international exhibition for tourism, hospitality and investing opportunities in Kish Island.
Syrian Unrest Hurting Lebanon's Tourism Industry
As civil war rages in neighbouring Syria and with tourism from the Gulf non-existent, hardened Lebanese merchants are surviving on a mixed bag of individual initiative, well-off Syrian tourists ...
Tourism In Oman
MUSCAT, Oman — Tourism Minister Ahmed bin Nasser al Mehrzi has said that the government has tasked the Ministry of Tourism to evaluate the tourism sector and prepare a clear-cut, comprehensive ...
New Doha Airport opening further delayed
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Qatar Airways confirmed filing a US$600 million lawsuit against the German Emirati joint venture construction company Lindner Depa Interiors (LDI) engaged to build the new mega airport in ...
Ukrainian Visitor Detained In Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A woman tourist insulted a female police officer and assaulted her with a water bottle while being detained at Dubai airport, the Dubai Court of Misdemeanours has ...
Egyptian tourism struggling
CAIRO, Egypt - At Egypt's pyramids, the desperation of vendors to sell can be a little frightening for some of the tourists.
Emirates has 30 A380 in service at this time
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
"I bring good tidings this Christmas’ did a regular source start the conversation yesterday evening, when wishing me a Merry Christmas.
Lebanese tourism: 50 days of discounts
BEIRUT, Lebanon - In 2013 Lebanon can expect 50 days of discounts on airline tickets, hotels and at shopping centers as part of a campaign to revive the country’s tourism sector after months of ...
Bahrain Airport Company
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced plans to further expand Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in the coming year.
Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - Drunk tourist from Saudi Arabia had sex with an Uzbek prostitute at a hotel apartment in Muraqabbat, a court heard today.
Saudi commission for tourism and antiquities implements national tourism development plan
On the sidelines of the II National Urban Heritage Forum, which is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Fahd bin Abdul-Aziz, the Governor of Eastern Province and ...
More tourists came to Egypt in October
The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS), Egypt’s official statistical agency, registered an increase of up to 8 per cent in the number of tourists visiting Egypt in ...
Demand for business jets recovering throughout the Middle East
DUBAI, UAE - Dassault Falcon sees demand for business jets recovering throughout the Middle East, spurred on by large regional operators and the increased globalization of commerce.
official program developed by the Saudi embassy in Washington
A delegation of American mayors visited the Masmak historical museum in Saudi Arabia last Saturday.
