In an attempt to promote Oman’s pristine and unique environment to passionate adventurers, the Ministry of Tourism launched a new programme, titled Risk Management and Safety in Adventure Tourism.
Gulf Air, in partnership with OAG, a global provider of digital flight information, had launched an online Flight Status Facility on the airline’s official website, providing booked passengers with real-time information on their Gulf Air flights.
Major tourism hotspots in the GCC are experiencing a surge in Indian visitors, reflected by growing figures in 2016.
Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has revealed that the emirate attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, a five percent yearon- year rise and a four-year compound annual growth rate of eight percent.
In his appraising words for Saudi Arabia's plans, Scowsill also noted, "In order to ensure that the increase in tourism investment will lead to the expected growth, [WTTC] encourages the Saudi Arabia's government to adopt visa policies that welcome all travellers for business and leisure purposes."
Apart from the main cities' infrastructure and construction projects, the government plans to double the number of UNESCO heritage sites to boost domestic tourism.
AS THE KINGDOM'S STRATEGIC VISION 2030 PAVES A ROAD TO A NEW ECONOMIC PARADIGM, IT SEEMS TO FORM A SOLID GROUND WHERE THE COUNTRY'S TOURISM CAN LOOK AHEAD FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
As a direct impact of the advances in the culinary industry, hotels have to not only keep up, but stay ahead of the game in order to satisfy each and every diner.
