Tourism – Gulf Business https://gulfbusiness.com Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:23:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.5 https://gulfbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-gb-new-fevicon-2020-1-32x32.png Tourism – Gulf Business https://gulfbusiness.com 32 32 Abu Dhabi revises hotel fees to boost hospitality sector https://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-revises-hotel-fees-to-boost-sector/ https://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-revises-hotel-fees-to-boost-sector/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2023 06:34:47 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=264580 The change, which follows directives from the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, is set to take effect from September 1

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-revises-hotel-fees-to-boost-sector/feed/ 0 Saudia launches flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah with Beijing https://gulfbusiness.com/saudia-inaugurates-flights-from-riyadh-to-beijing/ https://gulfbusiness.com/saudia-inaugurates-flights-from-riyadh-to-beijing/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:35:29 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=263647 The new routes reinforce Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boost the growth of the tourism and aviation sectors

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/saudia-inaugurates-flights-from-riyadh-to-beijing/feed/ 0 Dubai surpasses pre-pandemic international tourism levels in H1 2023 https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-has-record-international-tourism-numbers/ https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-has-record-international-tourism-numbers/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:05:29 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=263616 The emirate said there were 8.55 million international tourists in the January-to-June period this year, the best first-half performance yet

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-has-record-international-tourism-numbers/feed/ 0 Russia to issue e-visas to Indian passport holders from August 1 https://gulfbusiness.com/russia-issue-e-visa-to-indian-citizens-from-aug-1/ https://gulfbusiness.com/russia-issue-e-visa-to-indian-citizens-from-aug-1/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:39 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=262903 In February, the Russian Prime Minister signed a decree approving facilitated visa regime for citizens of 19 countries, including India and the Philippines

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/russia-issue-e-visa-to-indian-citizens-from-aug-1/feed/ 0 Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to boost tourism sector https://gulfbusiness.com/pif-launches-company-to-promote-tourism-sector/ https://gulfbusiness.com/pif-launches-company-to-promote-tourism-sector/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:14:25 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=262620 The new company will invest in new tourism projects and develop attractive destinations in cities across the kingdom

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/pif-launches-company-to-promote-tourism-sector/feed/ 0 Summer tourism trends: UAE travellers embracing affordable luxury, says report https://gulfbusiness.com/summer-tourism-trends-uae-travellers-embracing-affordable-luxury-says-report/ https://gulfbusiness.com/summer-tourism-trends-uae-travellers-embracing-affordable-luxury-says-report/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:08:44 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=262356 The luxury travel market is experiencing significant growth, characterised by a preference for 5-star stays, premium economy or business class flights, and exclusive private tours

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/summer-tourism-trends-uae-travellers-embracing-affordable-luxury-says-report/feed/ 0 Saudi Arabia launches ‘personal visit visa’ for Umrah https://gulfbusiness.com/saudi-arabia-launches-personal-visit-visa-umrah/ https://gulfbusiness.com/saudi-arabia-launches-personal-visit-visa-umrah/#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:14:01 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=262192 Personal visas can either be a single entry visa valid for 90 days or a multiple entry visa valid for 365 days

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/saudi-arabia-launches-personal-visit-visa-umrah/feed/ 0 UAE nationals can now enjoy visa-free travel to Azerbaijan https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-citizens-can-travel-visa-free-to-azerbaijan/ https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-citizens-can-travel-visa-free-to-azerbaijan/#respond Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:00:19 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=260730 The agreement, enabling visa-free travel for UAE, Azerbaijani citizens between both countries, allows stays of up to 90 days

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-citizens-can-travel-visa-free-to-azerbaijan/feed/ 0 Red Sea Global, North Sails collaborate on sustainable sailing and water sports https://gulfbusiness.com/red-sea-global-and-north-sails-partner/ https://gulfbusiness.com/red-sea-global-and-north-sails-partner/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:14:45 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=260152 The partnership will involve North Sails Apparel providing performance apparel for WAMA, RSG's water sports brand, catering to the needs of their sailing and water sports staff

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]]> https://gulfbusiness.com/red-sea-global-and-north-sails-partner/feed/ 0 World’s best hotels: Multiple Dubai luxury properties in the list https://gulfbusiness.com/worlds-best-hotels-dubai-luxury-properties-in-the-list/ https://gulfbusiness.com/worlds-best-hotels-dubai-luxury-properties-in-the-list/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:50:55 +0000 https://gulfbusiness.com/?p=259934 On the best hotels list, the scoring system resulted in many ties, with 20 hotels sharing the No. 5 spot

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