When the global economic downturn hit Dubai’s tourism sector in 2008-09, the luxury segment, in particular, suffered substantial losses. The emirate’s extravagant high-end hotels, many of which commanded room rates in excess of $1000 per night prior to the crisis, were forced to lower their prices substantially to maintain occupancy rates, for...
In the four years since the 2008-09 economic downturn swept the world, Dubai’s hotel industry has experienced substantial volatility. Occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) rates dropped substantially in the wake of the crisis, especially at high-end luxury properties, as wealthy leisure tourists made an effort to reduce their...
Steeped in history but with an eye to the future, the northernmost governorate of Musandam is on a development path that will entice both discerning tourists and investors seeking access to the Gulf. In line with the Sultan’s directive to provide essential services infrastructure to all regions, several projects have been initiated in the...
ADJUSTING REGULATIONS: In addition to planning extra events, the authorities instituted legal changes to make visiting the sultanate simpler. On February 20, 2012, the Ministry of Tourism announced new, less costly visa options for short-term travellers. These options include a 10-day...
As the authorities in Oman ramp up efforts to expand the country’s tourism sector, a combination of government and private investment is flowing in to build necessities like accommodation and infrastructure. There were $2bn worth of tourism projects in the pipeline in March 2012, according to the state-backed tourism investment firm Omran, with projects ranging from five...
Summers in Dhofar are unique for the Gulf region. In mid-summer, the south-east monsoon, known as the khareef, flows in from the east on seasonal winds coming off of the Indian Ocean. A moist white haze settles across the city of Salalah and the surrounding area, tempering...
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