Tourism

The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi has reduced government fees imposed on hotels in the emirate in a bid to boost the growth of the hospitality and tourism sector, Emirates News Agency reported on Saturday. The government…
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The 24th Abha Shopping Festival has attracted more than 200,000 visitors since its launch on July 1, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The festival includes six shopping halls displaying household items, clothes, perfumes and…
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Authorities in Egypt have set a budget of about 3 billion Egyptian pounds ($97 million) for the maintenance and restoration of antiquities during the financial year 2023-2024, according to Ahmed Issa, the country’s minister of tourism.…
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Thousands of tourists have attended this year’s Aseer Season in Saudi Arabia, soaking up a selection of art and cultural events. The big hits at the festivalhave been the Art Street and Al-Muftaha Village, which include artworks…
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Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Osama bin Ahmed Nugali launched the International Forum for Tourism and Hotel Program Services in Cairo on Thursday, a gathering of 50 Saudi companies offering Umrah, transportation, aviation, and hospitality…
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Visitors are reportedly flocking in large numbers to the northern city of Ajloun in the highlands of northern Jordan, where a newly opened cable car ride is giving people the chance to experience stunning panoramic views of the mountainous…
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Australia said travelers departing China, Hong Kong and Macau will require a negative Covid-19 test before boarding flights to the country. The temporary measure, which will start on Jan 5, has been put in place because of a “lack of…
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People traveling from China to Spain will be required to test negative for Covid-19 or prove they have been fully vaccinated against the disease, Spain’s top health official said on Friday. Earlier this month, China began dismantling the…
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K-pop idol Jackson Wang met two other stars while he was in Malaysia. The member of South Korean boy band Got7 held his concert in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday, while Singaporean singer JJ Lin held his gig there on Sunday. Wang, 28, was a…
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Peru’s Congress on Friday rejected a move to bring forward elections as deadly protests left thousands of tourists stranded in the gateway city to Machu Picchu. Protesters are demanding the release of ousted president Pedro Castillo, the…
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