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Loss-making Abu Dhabi TDIC sells key projectA joint venture between Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala and US-based Prudential Financial has bought a newly built residential development on Saadiyat Island from the emirate's loss-making tourism development company. The s More… |
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Bahrain aviation sector 'key to tourism''Bahrain Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro said the aviation sector was witnessing solid growth and played a key role in attracting tourism into the country. Dr Fakhro's comments came as he received Global Aviatio More… |
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Thai tourism to focus on qualityThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (Tat) is set to focus on a balanced marketing strategy, to promote a better equilibrium between the quality vs quantity of visitor arrivals, according to a media briefing. During January to April, More… |
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Shoppers 'spent $3.34bn last DSS'Dubai Summer Surprises, the most popular summer event in the Mena region, attracted a record 4.36 million shoppers who spent Dh12.3 billion ($3.34 billion) during the 32-days extravaganza, said a report. From 3.95 million in 2011, More… |
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'Boom time' for Saudi tourism sectorWith more than 100 new hotel projects coming up across Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom is all set to play a major role in the global tourism scene, according to an expert. "Amongst our national goals and tourism development strateg More… |
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Tourism grows in Al GharbiaAbu Dhabi’s western region (Al Gharbia) has seen tourism growth over the last five years, according to Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). It stated that hotel guest numbers in Al Gharbia increased 205 More… |
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Egypt top destination for Mideast travellersRegional travellers ranked Egypt as their top destination, while global cross-border tourism is showing good growth, according to a new study. The Global Travel Inten More… |
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Egypt tourist arrivals jump 11.8pcThe number of tourists visiting Egypt rose in the first four months of 2013, the cabinet said on Tuesday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering from the aftermath of the country's 201 More… |
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Moroccan tourism revenue up 6pc in JanRevenue from the tourism industry in Morocco crossed 4.37 billion Moroccan dirhams ($506 million) this January, an increase of 5.9 per cent over the corresponding period last year, statistics showed. Analysts attribute this growth More… |
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Expert discuss recruitment trends in tourism sectorLeading human resources and learning professionals came together on the final day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai to examine the latest trends impacting recruitment and retention in the Middle East. More… |
