Hospitality facilities must be licensed: Saudi Ministry of TourismThe Saudi Ministry of Tourism has emphasised the obligation of all hospitality facilities, including private establishments, to have a valid license to be able to operate. This obligation, according More… |
Inbound visitor spending in Saudi tops $24 billion in H1 2024Saudi Arabia recorded a growth rate of 8.2% in inbound visitor spending that topped SR92.6 billion ($24 billion) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, a More… |
Saudi Red Sea Authority trains over 1,000 for coastal tourism marketSaudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has implemented two pioneering initiatives that focuses on training human resources in luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies to meet best international practices More… |
Kerten Hospitality unveils urban eco resort project in RiyadhKerten Hospitality, a global pioneer in integrated living, in partnership with Rikaz and Rafal, and with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, has unveiled a ground-breaking project in the heart of Riyadh that is set to redefine urban eco-livi More… |
1,000 delegates attend PATA Travel Mart in New DelhiPacific Asia Travel Association's PATA Travel Mart 2023 (PTM 2023), which opened in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 4) has attracted over 1,000 participants from 46 global destinations. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of I More… |
Saudi Arabia receives record quarterly visitors in Q1Saudi Arabia received about 7.8 million international tourists for all purposes during the first quarter of 2023, representing the highest-ever quarterly performance, achieving a growth of 64% compared to the same period in 2019. More… |
Israel Ministry of Tourism hosts UAE travel agentsIsrael Ministry of Tourism recently hosted a familiarization trip for nine travel agents from the UAE and invited them to the 29th International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM 2023) and Israel Where Else Convention in Tel Aviv. More… |
Tourism sector growth ‘key to support Bahrain’s economy’Developing the tourism sector is essential for supporting Bahrain’s economy, and a major national priority for translating His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives into the ground, said a top official. Fa More… |
Oman ministry wins top award for digital mediaOman’s Ministry of Tourism has won a Gold Award in the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ category at the recently held Mena Digital Award in Dubai, UAE. The Award was received by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary More… |
Ooredoo Oman inks tie-up with ministryOman’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has signed an agreement with the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo) to partner and engage in knowledge sharing on the managerial and technical side. The MoU was signed by Maith More… |