Industry is also seeing an uptick in demand for alternative accommodations such as villas, holiday homes and homestays as travellers look for comfort, privacy and exclusivity
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RAKTDA looking to build on 2020 with lofty visitor target
CEO Raki Phillips has revealed plans to welcome almost 1 million tourists to the Northern Emirate in 2021
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Why domestic tourism will always be at the forefront for Saudi Arabia
CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority, Fahd Hamidaddin, reveals bold plans for relaunch of events programme in Q4 this year
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Why summer 2021 will see a boost in Dubai tourism
Staycations and regional tourism as some international travel restrictions persist are expected to fuel Dubai tourism; full industry recovery is expected by 2023-2024 when the majority will be vaccinated, said Sofitel and Raffles Dubai chief
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UAE’s Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah hotels see boost last year despite coronavirus
During the pandemic, the Middle East, and specifically the UAE, were top performers for hotel occupancy
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Saudi wealth fund commits $3bn to build mountain resort
Soudah Development Co. will build 2,700 hotel rooms and 1,300 homes in an area that includes Al-Soudah, the tallest peak in Saudi Arabia
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Ras Al Khaimah keen to host NYE fireworks spectacular amid tourism recovery
Tourism chief Raki Phillips says important to mark the end of such a challenging year while adhering to Covid rules
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How domestic tourism in the UAE has surged 107% during coronavirus crisis
Number of room nights sold to domestic visitors jumps to 5.68 million in May to October as pandemic restricted global travel