Unrest boosts tourism in more stable Gulf states
By Martina Fuchs DUBAI | Tue May 17, 2011 12:57pm EDT DUBAI (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states least affected by regional turmoil are likely to see a boost in tourism, analysts said on Tuesday, with the United Arab Emirates outperforming…
Dubai tourism ‘benefits drastically’ from regional unrest
Gulf states least affected by regional turmoil are likely to see a boost in tourism, analysts said on Tuesday, with the United Arab Emirates outperforming other destinations. “Dubai has benefitted drastically, with high occupancy rates, more tourists, and high retail…
Dubai Chamber all set to implement the ATA Carnet in the country
Text size Dubai, UAE: After the UAE issued a decree approving the joining of the Istanbul Convention on Monday, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its readiness in implementing the…
DTCM, World Energy Forum sign agreement
DUBAI – The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chairman of the World Energy Forum on Sunday to extend cooperation and support for the 2011 World Energy Forum to be held…
DEWA and RTA jointly review this year’s strategy
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Dubai invites J&K to participate in handicrafts festival
SRINAGAR, May 13: Omar led coalition government is seized with promotion of tourism industry in the State to augment employment avenues for the people associated with it. This was stated by Advisor to Chief Minister Mubarak Gul while interacting with…
Samaya Hotels and Resorts announces participation at ATM 2010
Text size Opportunity to showcase again Samaya properties in premiere travel and tourism event Dubai, UAE; April 29, 2010: Samaya Hotels and Resorts announced its participation at this year’s edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s…
China, Russia to drive tourism growth in 2011, says Oman
Oman plans to increase the number of tourists to the sultanate by seven percent this year, its head of tourism promotion said, driven by visitors from India, Russia and the Gulf states. “In 2010 we had 1.6 million tourists, [and…
Malaysia on tourism offensive at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market
The target under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011 — 2015) is to improve Malaysia’s position to be within th e top 10, in terms of global tourism receipts in 2015. Malaysia also aims to increase the tourism sector’s contribution by…
Hopes pinned on new authority to revive health care city
Text size Monday, May 09, 2011 Gulf News Dubai Doctors and investors at the flagship of medical tourism in the emirate, Dubai Health Care City, hoped the newly established Heath Care Authority would be able to deliver what…
New authority to boost Dubai health care sector
Text size Thursday, May 05, 2011 Gulf News Dubai A new authority was announced yesterday to oversee the functions of Dubai Healthcare CityDubai Healthcare City and give a boost to the emirate as a medical tourism hub. The…
Zuma predicts Dubai tourism spike, summer 2011
Concierge driven bookings in Q1 represent 9% of all Zuma reservations per night, an increase of around 4% since Q4 2010 which translates as approximately 60 covers a night. This underlines the importance of the tourism sector in the Emirate,…
Gulf must package sporting events to boost tourism
Text size Friday, May 06, 2011 Gulf News Dubai The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) should increase efforts to capitalise on its major sporting events and turn them into a sustainable source of year-round tourism revenue, according to a…
Dubai economy to rebound: IIF
DUBAI – Dubai’s economy is set to bounce back with a projected 3.5 per cent growth in 2011 as the turmoil in the Arab world would indirectly boost the UAE’ overall economy, a leading global association of financial services firms,…
Korea Tourism Organization participates in Arabian Travel Market 2011
KTO had recently launched Korea Specialist.net, an e-learning training program for travel agents in the GCC region and other Middle Eastern countries www.koreaspecialist.net. The prime objective of this program is to boost the knowledge of the destination among the travel…
