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Saudi Arabia Sees Strong Growth in Hospitality Sector Registrations in Q2 2025
According to the ministry’s latest data, commercial registrations for holiday homes and chalets grew by 42%, reaching 8,617 by the end of Q2 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Occupancy Rises to 63% in Q1 2025 Amid Shifts in Tourism Trends
Saudi Arabia recorded a 63% hotel occupancy rate in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in its Tourism Establishments Statistics Publication.
Bahrain Sees Tourism Growth Over Eid, With Saudi Visitors Leading GCC Influx and Hotel Occupancy Up
Bahrain experienced a noticeable increase in visitor numbers from GCC countries and a rise in hotel occupancy rates…
Saudi Arabia Launches Umrah Season for Hijri Year 1447, Nusuk App to Handle Permits from June 11
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of the Umrah season for the Hijri year…
UAE Global Cadres Initiative Engages Emirati Students in Dialogue with New Development Bank
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the UAE Consulate General in Shanghai and the New Development Bank…
Ras Al Khaimah Launches Inaugural Tourism Excellence Awards to Honour Industry Achievements
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has introduced its first-ever Tourism Excellence Awards, an initiative aimed…
Saudi Arabia Launches TOURISE: A Global Platform to Shape the Future of Tourism
Saudi Arabia has officially launched TOURISE, a new global platform aimed at reshaping the tourism sector over the…
Tourist Information Centre to Enhance Visitor Experience in Al Buraimi
Work is progressing steadily on the Tourist Information Centre at the Al Buraimi Gateway, a key initiative to…
A Spark of Magic, A Shift in Momentum
More than a tourism milestone, Disney’s arrival signals deeper shifts in the region’s experience economy — by Jagadeesh Krishnamurthy, Editor, EVENTFAQS Media.
Middle East Travel Trends Point to Strong Growth in Leisure, Luxury, and Digital Sectors
Fresh insights into Middle East travel trends and market opportunities were unpacked at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held…