Tourist crush in Europe is a real phenomenon, especially during the peak summer months. What triggers the annual tourist deluge across this continent known for its rich history, culture and artistic legacy? The…
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Schengen-style GCC tourist visa: ‘GCC Grand Tours’ visa soon to allow visitors to travel in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar for over 30 days
Dubai: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) unified Gulf tourist visa – to be named the ‘GCC Grand Tours’ – will allow travellers to visit all six GCC states and spend more than…
Bahrain introduces new tourist tax on hotel accommodations
The decision was communicated to tourist travel agencies and airlines both within Bahrain and internationally, with instructions to incorporate the tax into the room rates charged to tourists visiting the country. The…
Saudi Arabia to turn historic palaces into tourist attractions
The first group of historic palaces in the plan are Al Hamra Palace in the port city of Jeddah, the Red Palace in Riyadh and Tuwaiq Palace also in the Saudi capital….
South Korea takes top spot in Philippine tourist arrivals! See who else made the list
Manila: Tourism has made a huge comeback in the Philippines with 1.7 million arrivals in the first three months of 2024, official data revealed. The 21.3-per cent rise in arrival numbers in…
Egypt hopes $35 billion UAE deal means tourist bonanza
But “it has not received its fair share of international tourism” due to a lack of hotels, Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said in an interview. There are just 4,174 licensed rooms there,…
Alqan village in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region is a tourist destination with an enchanting landscape
Beyond the desert: Alqan’s unique landscape beckons
Bali $10 tourist e-tax comes into force
Denpasar, Indonesia: The Indonesian resort haven of Bali began imposing a 150,000 rupiah ($10) tax on arriving tourists Wednesday to preserve the culture of the “Island of Gods”, officials said. Tourist-dependent Bali attracts…
UAE leads global tourist destinations during Christmas and New Year holidays
Abu Dhabi: As Christmas and New Year approach, the world’s eyes turn to the UAE, now a magnet for tourists thanks to its diverse attractions. From luxurious hotels and mega-malls to bustling…