Middle East Tourism News
Hilton Set to Grow its Middle East Portfolio by 140%
Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit 2022, Hilton has announced that it will significantly increase its presence in the Middle East in the next 3-5 years across a number of markets.
Hilton is leading the change when it comes to local sourcing
Hilton is leading the change when it comes to local sourcing, climate positive products and food waste management
ME tourist arrivals to top pre-Covid levels of 100m this year
The Middle East is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels of more than 100 million tourist arrivals and over $270 billion in revenue contribution in 2022, and is track to reach the goal of 160 million tourists in 2030, a report said.
Travel leaders explore Middle East tourism trajectory as ATM 2022 wraps up
More than 23,000 visitors attended the 29th edition of ATM 2022, as industry leaders gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre to share insights into the future of international travel and tourism.
Middle East Travel & Tourism sector to create 3.6 million jobs within next decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report reveals the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create nearly 3.6 million new jobs over the next decade.
ATM Virtual: Dire April numbers could mark bottom for Middle East
According to HotStats, while hotel performance data will continue to be anaemic for the near-term, May could see the first buds of promise emerge, according to one industry leader in the region.
Travelport signs new Bin Ham Travel Group partnership
Travelport has signed a new, multi-year agreement with Bin Ham Travel Group. Established in 1979, the group comprises three leading travel management companies: Al Amaan Travel & Holidays; Al Ain Express Travel; and Bin Ham Travel.
GCC seeks unified tourism offering as unrest continues
Despite ongoing unrest across the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council has experienced strong growth in outbound tourism, with further intentions to implement a common tourism strategy to strengthen cooperation among its member states. According to a new report by Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre, GCC nationals made over 37 million outbound trips in 2013, with Saudi Arabia making the most trips with an increase from 18 million in 2012 to 21 million, and is forecast to reach over 33 million by 2018.
Middle East air travel leads global aviation
The Middle East aviation sector is leading a global revival of air travel growth, recording a year-on-year double digit increase of international passengers, according to the latest report released by the International Air Transport Association. The Air Passenger Market Analysis report said that Middle East carriers continue to experience the strongest rates of international passenger growth, with year-to-date Revenue Passenger Kilometres growing by 12.2 per cent from August 2012 to August 2013.
$4 trillion Caspian challenges Mid East offshore operators
Seatrade Middle East Work Boats & Offshore Marine 2013, the region’s leading event for workboat operators, builders and equipment suppliers marks its return to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 30th September to 2nd October 2013, with a ‘Regional Power Hour’ on the opening afternoon of the show.
US State Department issues global travel alert
A global travel alert has been issued by The US State Department after it intercepted communications between senior al-Qaeda figures indicating a threat. Dozens of embassies and consulates in the Middle East and North Africa will close on Sunday, where the potential for an attack is thought to be particularly strong, according to reports.
Middle East on track for business travel boom in 2013
New survey reveals a rebound in market confidence while GIBTM exhibitors report strong 12-month prospects for key regional meetings destinations Corporate and meetings business in the Middle East has bounced back from the global economic crisis and looks set to achieve strong growth in 2013, new market data has revealed.