2.67 million tourists visited Israel in 2022, injecting NIS 13.5 billion into the economy
Tourism Minister Haim Katz: Breaking the 2019 tourism record is a realistic goal on the horizon In 2022, 2.675 million tourist entries were recorded (as opposed to only 397,000 in 2021 and 831,000 in 2020). The skies in Israel were opened officially to incoming tourism in March 2022 and only three months later, in May, […]
Qatar implements new Covid-19 travel measures for travelers from China
Qatar imposed new travel requirements for all travellers coming from China. The Gulf country requires negative PCR test reports for travellers from china taken within 48 hours of the time of departure to Qatar. This rule applied to all passengers from China, regardless of their vaccination status. It is a temporary measure, says the Ministry, […]
New Self-Guided Audio Tours Inspire Visitors to Experience Abu Dhabi at Their Own Pace
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched two new self-guided audio tours on the VoiceMap app to highlight some of the emirate’s amazing natural landscapes and unique urban treasures. Available on Google Play and the App Store, the VoiceMap now features tours of the Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve and […]
The Ancient Pool of Siloam in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem to be Fully Excavated and Opened to the Public
The Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority, and the City of David Foundation have announced the commencement of the excavation of the historic Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem. Israel: Due to its enormous significance, the Pool of Siloam, one of Jerusalem’s most important sites, has been a focal point for archeologists and scholars […]
DXB to remain exceptionally busy over the next two weeks
Dubai International (DXB) will remain exceptionally busy over the coming days well into the New Year on account of the holiday season, prompting Dubai Airports to issue a travel alert. The operator is urging passengers to plan their trip to and through the airport and follow simple travel tips to ensure a smooth airport experience. […]
Kfar Kama was recognized by the UNWTO as a ‘Tourist Village’
For the first time, Israel has joined the prestigious club of countries with villages that have received international recognition as a ‘tourist village’ by the UN World Tourism Organization. Israel: The Israel Ministry of Tourism announced that the Circassian community of Kfar Kama has been selected by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to be […]
Qatar reinstated Visa on Arrival policies
Starting December 23, Qatar’s reinstated Visa on Arrival policies, replacing Hayya card requirements. Visitors from more than 95 nationalities now enjoy Visa on Arrival and explore the burst of new attractions that have opened in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. With its distinctive combination of cool weather, pristine beaches and authentic […]
Umm Qais, has been named among the ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’
Jordan: Umm Qais, a village in northern Jordan, has been named among the ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), as a recognition of its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Nayef Fayez, on Wednesday said that putting the village of Umm Qais on the list is a […]
Cyprus reports 0.6% growth in tourists in Nov 2022 compared to same period last year
Cyprus: According to Cystat data, the arrivals of tourists in Cyprus reached 149.857 in November 2022 compared to 148.973 in November 2021, recording an increase of 0,6%. For the period of January – November 2022, arrivals of tourists totaled 3.091.039 compared to 1.840.003 in the corresponding period of 2021, 621.927 in the period of January […]
DET announces the launch of the annual Dubai Tourism Summit
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the launch of the annual Dubai Tourism Summit, a first-of-its-kind travel forum in the region which will lay the foundation for a home-grown world-class thought leadership programme to boost the city’s resurgent tourism industry and support regional and global tourism. Dubai, UAE: The DET announced the […]
