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Saudi Arabia to localise 41 professions in tourism sectorSaudi Arabia announced the decision to localise 41 professions in the tourism sector in private sector establishments. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, will implement More… |
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Fujairah Conference aims for sustainable adventure tourismThe Fujairah International Conference of Adventures Tourism, organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2025, in Fujairah. The conference aims to align w More… |
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DCT Abu Dhabi's tourism sector targets $16bn to economyMohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the department's tourism sector aims to contribute AED62 billion ($16 billion) to the economy in 2025, with a projec More… |
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Saudi Arabia reports 333pc rise in tourism licenses for 2024Preliminary data from the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism indicates a 333 per cent growth in the number of licenses issued to private tourism hospitality facilities in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching 8,357 licenses, up from 1,929 licenses, re More… |
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UN Tourism launches guidelines for investing in IndonesiaUN Tourism has launched the latest edition in its series of investment guidelines: Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia. This comprehensive publication offers global investors a clear and data-driven overview of the vast opportunitie More… |
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Aviation, tourism add $18.2bn to UAE GDP: IATAThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that aviation, including aviation-related tourism, generated significant economic value for the UAE in 2023, contributing $18.2 billion to GDP and creating 992,000 jobs. More… |
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UN Tourism Asia-Pacific to focus on sustainabilityUN Tourism has gathered its Members States from Asia and the Pacific to guide the sector's development towards greater resilience and sustainability. The Commission for Asia and the Pacific, along with the More… |
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KSA will create one million jobs in tourism, culture by 2030The vital sectors of tourism, culture, sports, and creative industries will create one million jobs in Saudi Arabia by 2030, according to Minister of Commerce Majed Al-Qasabi. Attending a panel discussion More… |
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Travel, tourism sector accounts for 11.4pc to Gulf's GDPThe latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicated that the travel and tourism sector's contribution to the Gulf's GDP by the end of 2024 reached appro More… |
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UAE offers promising opportunities for tourism investmentThe UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for tourism investment, supported by an attractive investment environment, advanced infrastructure, and policies that foster sectoral growth, reported WAM. &nbs More… |
