With the holy cities of Makkah and Medina attracting millions of pilgrims every year, the bulk of Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry remains concentrated in these two areas. The seasonal nature of many pilgrim visits has historically presented a challenge to the country’s tourism authorities, and as a result various plans and initiatives have been designed in recent years to drive tourism...
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2016 witnessed the launch of the Kingdom’s historic Vision 2030 and the accompanying National Transformation Programme, both of which call for a major overhaul of the state’s economic apparatus and envision a more open market framework and more dynamic, private sector-led growth moving ahead.
A series of investments in the ecotourism and heritage segments are beginning to yield results in Sharjah’s expanding family tourism industry.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai expands capacity to welcome tourists from The Report: Dubai 2016
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) expects an influx of visitors to come by the turn of the decade, and these projections are helping to drive the construction of theme parks, hospital wings, shopping malls and several new hotels. Dubai announced total international visitor figures of 14.2m for 2015, an increase of 7.5...
Articles & Analysis | Dubai offers major tourist and cultural events from The Report: Dubai 2016
The importance of learning, cultural awareness and artistic appreciation was placed centre stage in Dubai when the UAE declared 2016 to be the Year of Reading. The nation’s rulers re-emphasised the role of the written word in helping to foster creativity and innovation among Emiratis and other residents. The new Opera House opening in Dubai is...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Raed Al Nuaimi, CEO, Dubai Parks and Resorts: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2016
How would you qualify leisure tourism’s growth potential in the region, and what is Dubai’s competitive advantage in this segment?