Increased security, rising demand and growing competition in the Middle East and Africa region is opening up tourism. Inbound arrivals are expected to record a compound aggregate growth rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2018 and 2023, making Middle East and Africa one of the fastest-growing regions, second only to Asia Pacific. In the same time… Read more
Passengers on Kenya Airways’ Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took a historic 15-hour flight from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to New York. The new route aims to keep the national carrier competitive against a number of African airlines that already provide direct flights to the US from the continent including Egypt Air and South African Airways.… Read more
Increase in Russian tourists to GCC to create an extra 2.9 million room nights over coming five years Relaxed visa regulations and additional airline routes continue to drive growth The number of Russian tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 125% from 933,000 in 2018 to 2.1 million in 2023, according to data… Read more
OTC Arabia spotlights 8 chosen international destinations by organising a mini roadshow for participating select National Tourism Boards and private sector enterprises. By providing direct B2B networking opportunities with leading travel agents, tour operator and media houses, OTC Arabia puts the spotlight on destinations that are of special interest to the outbound tourism market in… Read more
GNTO to showcase an impressive line-up of German tourism partners to the GCC travel trade industry at roadshow events As part of its continued efforts to boost tourist arrivals to Germany, the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) will be embarking on its annual roadshow in partnership with Emirates Airline. The B2B roadshow, targeting travel trade… Read more
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