According to the latest statistics from the International Air Transport Association, the Middle East is estimated to record a strong annual growth of five percent and see an extra 258 million passengers a year on routes to, from and within the region by 2035.

According to Mastercard’s Global Cities Index Report, Abu Dhabi has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world and holds the number one spot in the Middle East.

In the third quarter (Q3) of 2016, occupancy in Doha hotels fell 12 percent, while average day rate (ADR) dropped 11 percent, as revealed in Colliers International’s reported titled Doha Q3 2016 Review.

Hamed El Chiaty, chairman, Travco Group International, announced the sale of 50 percent shares of Air Arabia Egypt.

Further enhancing on the surroundings, Ray Stopforth, director, Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club, signified that it is important that nature prevails first and foremost, as the design of the golf course allows this to happen, just by the pure nature of its layout within the Wadis Terrain.

Long established as a destination dedicated to preserving the wonders of nature, whilst immersing its exploiters in a surreal experience, Oman promises to cater even for the most demanding of eco-tourists.

SCULPTED BY NATURE AND RENOWNED FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE NODES, OMAN HAS EVERY ECO-TOURIST ON THEIR TOES.

Along with the various government initiatives, hoteliers, travel agents and industry stakeholders are also seeking to capitalise on what international competition will bring, and are planning to adapt to catch the eye of sports aficionados.