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With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago
While diversification efforts are underway to expand Saudi Arabia's tourism sector beyond religious tourism, the hajj pilgrimage continues to be a vital pillar of the country's tourism and economic landscape.
Arafat Barbakh, Reuters | 5 months ago
It's interesting to note how each of Dubai's ambitious economic predictions rests on its tourism prowess and its ability to attract international visitors.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago
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The Middle East focus is surely helping Wego go places, but CEO Ross Veitch has bigger plans.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has proposed to acquire a 30 percent stake in Riyadh-based travel firm Almosafer — a subsidiary of Seera Group — for $412 million. As part of the pact, Seera’s destination management company — Discover Saudi and its Hajj and Umrah travel operator — Mawasim will fall under Almosafer. The Seera Group,…
There's still time until July 17 for the kingdom to make the call, but with uncertainty around the new Covid variants, it would be unwise.
Marwa Rashad and Aziz El Yaakoubi, Reuters | 3 years ago
Saudi Arabia has erred on the side of caution for this year's hajj — the first time in modern history that Muslims from around the world will be unable to make the religious pilgrimage.
Reuters, Reuters | 3 years ago
Even during what is perhaps the worst crisis for global tourism in modern times, Saudi Arabia is redoubling its efforts to become a world class tourism destination.
Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago
