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Mideast tourist numbers drop in Jan-Apr 2009 - UN report

Mideast tourist numbers drop in Jan-Apr 2009 - UN report

Travel & Hospitality
UAE bucked the regional trend with tourist growth of three percent - paper.

  1. Mideast super rich curb travel in global crisis

Emirates adds flights to meet west Asia demand
Travel & Hospitality
Dubai-based carrier puts on extra services for tourist hotspots Sri Lanka, The Maldives.

Bahrain airport chief sees 25% fall in departures
Travel & Hospitality
Airport director says financial turmoil, swine flu to blame for sharp drop in passengers.

Mideast super rich curb travel in global crisis
Travel & Hospitality
Business jet firm says demand for flights down 20% in Q1 compared to same period in 2008.


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