Foreign businesses at Cuba tourism fair defy new Trump sanctions

Foreign businesses at Cuba tourism fair defy new Trump sanctions

Foreign companies operating in Cuba’s tourism sector said at an industry fair this week they would continue investing in the…

Qatar disowns tourism official’s comments on visas for “enemies”Transport

Qatar disowns tourism official’s comments on visas for “enemies”

A Qatari tourism official said the country would not grant visas to those it considers “enemies” in reference to Egyptian…

As drought bites, Thailand cities urged to rein in festive water fights

As drought bites, Thailand cities urged to rein in festive water fights

A worsening drought in parts of Thailand has prompted monks and conservationists to appeal to city dwellers to temper traditional…

Mayors of the world unite to tackle challenges of mass tourism

Mayors of the world unite to tackle challenges of mass tourism

As major cities struggle to tackle the challenges of mass tourism, mayors from around the world gathered in Lisbon and…

North Korea to host “Mass Games” performances againDestinations

North Korea to host “Mass Games” performances again

After reviving the huge performances known as “Mass Games” last year to sell an image of international engagement and peace,…

Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Egypt’s pyramidsLIFE & STYLE

Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Egypt’s pyramids

Californian group Red Hot Chili Peppers played in front of Egypt’s great pyramids of Giza on Friday, entertaining more than…

Abu Dhabi cuts fees to boost tourism, hospitality sectorsDestinations

Abu Dhabi cuts fees to boost tourism, hospitality sectors

Abu Dhabi has reduced tourism-related fees to help the ailing hospitality sector and attract more visitors as the oil-rich emirate…

Global travel industry seen “resilient” despite slowing growthTourism Insight News

Global travel industry seen “resilient” despite slowing growth

The global travel industry is likely to expand by 4 percent in 2019 despite slowing economic growth in key areas…

Saudi cabinet approves tourism visa for foreign travellers

Saudi cabinet approves tourism visa for foreign travellers

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved electronic visas for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts, local media reported, as…

Dubai tourism grows marginally in 2018, China tourists up 12 pctTourism Insight News

Dubai tourism grows marginally in 2018, China tourists up 12 pct

Gulf tourism hub Dubai had 15.92 million overnight tourist visitors in 2018, up 0.8 percent from 2017, official data showed…