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KSA No. 1 market for Spain

Spain recorded a whopping 56 per cent increase in the number of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in comparison to the 2019 numbers, according to the data released for 2023 by Turespaña at their recent roadshow in the GCC. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded the highest growth …

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Abu Dhabi eyes MICE biz from China

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), reaffirmed its commitment for developing the emirate’s MICE sector with the renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China MICE Advisory Group at Louvre Abu Dhabi. TT Bureau The China …

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Schengen visa demand soars 25% in UAE

Europe is the most visited region by the United Arab Emirates travellers during summer due to its proximity, connectivity and great outdoors. Obtaining a Schengen Visa is an important factor for most Asian expats living in the UAE. In a tête à tête with TRAVTALK, Monaz Billimoria, Regional Head – …

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GenX driving GCC outbound

Generation X are leading the growth in outbound travel from the GCC countries, reveals a report. The report also highlights reasons for their dominant share in the growth. TT Bureau The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according …

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Oman exceeds 2.5 mn visitor target

Oman received 2.9 million visitors till October-end, surpassing the set target of 2.5 visitor arrivals for 2023, according to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. TT Bureau Oman has exceeded the set target of 2.5 million visitor arrivals in 2023 and received 2.9 million visitors by the …

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Sharjah light fest set to shine again

Sharjah Light Festival is scheduled to be held from 7-18 February 2024. Year on year this event has gained popularity, attracting tourists from across the globe. Artists from different parts of the world participate and display their skills at the mega fest. Dr.Shehara Rizly Sharjah Light Festival continues on its …

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Dubai gets 450k Chinese visitors

China was No. 4 source market for Dubai before the pandemic. From January to September, the emirate received 450,000 visitors from the dragon country, indicating that the market is in revival mode. Dr. Shehara Rizly Hoor Al Khaja, Senior Vice President – International Operations, Dubai Economy and Tourism, highlighted the …

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