Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing - Dubai

United against swine flu Following 2187 cases of swine flu across 18 Arab countries and seven reported deaths, including one at a hotel in Saudi Arabia, Middle Eastern governing bodies have held a series of meetings with hotels to address the growing threat.

The financial crisis may have dented tourism growth, but the region's governmental bodies are determined to fight on.

Industry responds to demand for spa trade body from more than 75% of spa managers.

UPDATE 1: Gov't looking at ways to boost tourism amid global financial crisis - official.

Meetings industry experts have highlighted the need for those joining the sector to network as much as possible.

Consultation on new rating system underway as emirate aims to attract 10mn tourists by 2010.

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing is planning to launch a new classification system later this year, as the industry matures.

The Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group's general body meeting saw the association set out its achievements to date and its future targets.

Dubai's RTA has ruled out an evening waiver on 'Salik', at odds to comments from other agencies.

Bigger may be better in the Middle East's hotel industry, but a growing focus on service tailored to individual guests has some looking towards the charms of the boutique hotel.

Dubai's hotel industry has nearly doubled in a decade to match a 228% increase in hotel guests over the same period, government figures reveal.

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce and Marketing has announced a staggering 228% increase in Dubai hotels and apartment guests during the 1996-2006 period, while the number of operating hotel establishments increased by 42% during the same period.

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced that it will use Tejari.com to promote Dubai tourism to the world.