Business | Tourism
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Tuesday Jan 1
Philippines looking to woo more Indian travellers
By 2020, India is predicted to have 50 million outbound travels
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Tuesday Jan 1
Chinese increasingly buoy Australian tourism
150,000 people from mainland China and across Asia were projected to descend on Sydney
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Tuesday Jan 1
India’s tourism sector should aim for 12% growth: White Paper
To cushion against any shortfall in other sectors
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Tuesday Jan 1
Cuba expects 3m tourists in 2013
Canada remains as the main source of tourists worldwide while Britain is the leading European source of tourists
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Sunday Dec 30
Abu Dhabi hotels face pressure even with increasing guests
Occupancy and average room rates are down 6% and 8% respectively
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Wednesday Dec 26
Cambodia: Palm, silk and the Angkor Wat
The fast-growing East-Asian country has much to offer in the way of culture and history. Gulf News takes you on a journey through the Kingdom of Cambodia’s temples, fields and homes.
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Tuesday Dec 25
Egypt limits travellers leaving country to $10,000 in cash
Amid rush by Egyptians to withdraw their savings from banks
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Tuesday Dec 25
Luxury assets whet investor appetite
Dubai hotel investments gone up by 30% reaching $390m
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Tuesday Dec 25
Expedia acquires stake in German company
Includes provisions to acquire remaining shares
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Sunday Dec 23
Ras Al Khaimah hits a record 1m visitor mark
45.7% increase in the number of visitors compared to 2011
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Saturday Dec 22
Annual holiday rush begins for travellers
Northern colder getaways proving popular with holidaying families
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Tuesday Dec 18
Online interaction is key to develop Middle East tourism industry
Companies in Middle East need to have more exclusive online offers
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Tuesday Dec 18
Dubai ranked third for shopping, taxi services
Tripadvisor survey featured responses from 75,000 users
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Tuesday Dec 18
Kenya tourism will suffer until elections
Attacks from Somalia and the Eurozone crisis deter Western visitors
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Tuesday Dec 18
Savoring tea trails in Darjeeling and Assam
More tea estates, also called gardens, are opening their properties to tourists
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Monday Dec 17
Ajman team at GCC e-tourism conference
Conference is in line with its goals to depend on technology
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Saturday Dec 15
Mina Rashid named world’s leading cruise port
Hub chosen from among 17 regional winners this year
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Tuesday Dec 11
Emirates launches first flight to Phuket
Non-stop daily flights from Dubai to Pearl of Andaman
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Tuesday Dec 11
Lyon eyes Arab tourists
Emirates’ direct route seen as catalyst for more tourism to the city
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Tuesday Dec 11
1b people undertook world travel in 2012
Reasons for upswing include prosperity in developing countries, perception of a more peaceful world
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Saturday Dec 8
Shurooq showcases Sharjah at HKTDC World SME Expo
The Sharjah Airport International Free zone (SAIF Zone) and the Al Hamriyah Free zone were also present at the three-day B2B event
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Tuesday Dec 4
Australia set for Forbidden City theme park
The planned China-themed attraction to compete with Sydney Opera House
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Monday Dec 3
New five-star hotel opens in Ajman
The Ajman Palace is a new flagship for HMH group
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Sunday Dec 2
Chinese tycoon must reapply to build resort in Iceland
Resort plans are highly controversial, raise questions about regional security
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Tuesday Nov 27
Developing an international hospitality brand
Jumeirah is a hospitality brand that embodies the traditional rich Arab hospitality and delivers it in a modern environment
Business Editor's choice
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Ramadan food cost rise forbidden
Ministry of Economy to keep strict watch for consumer law violations
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg
Xbox One is Microsoft’s first new gaming console in eight years
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Mariner of the Seas in maiden call on Dubai
1,020-feet-long cruise ship en route to Singapore and China
