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• Kuwait Airways offers promotions for Umrah
  Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) announced here on Wednesday special promotions for those wishing to perform Umrah (lesser pilgrimage), to compete with other airlines offering flights to Saudi Arabia in the next period.
• Morocco tourism up 7% in 2009
  Some 7.7 million tourists visited Morocco in the first 11 months of 2009, marking a 7% increase over the same period in 2008, tourism officials announced on Monday (December 28th).French nationals topped the list, followed by Spanish, Belgian and...
• Egypt launches new campaign to lure tourists
  The Ministry of Tourism presented this week a new advertising campaign to lure tourists to Egypt.
• Abboud urges MEA to boost tourism in mountain regions
  Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud held meetings on Tuesday with Middle East Airlines (MEA) and the Lebanese International Business Council to discuss the growing tourism sector and ways to develop it further.
• RAK malls refuse to tolerate indecent attire
  Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009 Gulf News Ras Al Khaimah Shopping malls in Ras Al Khaimah have put up signs at their entrances instructing patrons to stick to attire that does not disrespect cultural sensitivities. Following on from a...
• Campers divided over plan for special zones
  Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009 Gulf News Dubai Camping enthusiasts seem to have mixed reactions to the Ministry of Environment and Water's plans to set up designated camping sites. The ministry hopes that by doing this it can stop...
• Rise in Petra service ticket prices goes into effect Friday
  A decision to increase the prices of tickets for tourist services in Petra, which recently sparked a debate between tourism authorities and inbound tour operators, will enter into force as of Friday, tourism authorities said Tuesday.
• SCTA Signs Contracts Worth SR 23 Million in 4th Quarter
  Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has signed 19 contracts at a cost of SR 23 million with national companies and establishments during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1430H to implement a number of tourism projects.
• Tunisia: MoT will conduct monitoring operation in hotels and restaurants on New Year's Eve
  In a communique released on Monday, the Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch on Thursday December 31, 2009 of a large, quality monitoring operation in hotels and restaurants.
• Sindbad FFP signs a partnership agreement with Rotana
  Oman Air's, Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Are Iraqi tourists welcome in other countries?
  The millions of Iraqi refugees in other countries make it hard to be a tourist from Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
• Muriya showcases its projects in Dubai
  Muriya Tourism Development Company recently held a one day road show at the Capital Club on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai in alliance with its estate agent in the UAE. The 120 select invitees were briefed on Muriya and its upcoming two integrated tourism complexes - 'Jebel Sifah' and 'Salalah Beach'.
• Tunisia ambitions to double golf courses by 2020
  Tunisia "a promising niche for an affluent segment of visitors who are also likely to spend more" has recently adopted a strategy aiming at doubling the number of golf courses by 2020.The Tunisian strategy will diversify the landscape and...
• Open Skies
  The civil aviation authority of the UAE is drawing up plans to help the country's local airlines remain in the mainstream with good business in the post-global downturn era.
• Petra service price hike stirs debate
  AMMAN - A recent decision to increase service fees for tourist groups at Petra as of next year has sparked disagreement between tourism authorities and inbound tour operators.The Ministry of Tourism and the Petra Region Tourism Authority (PRTA)...
• Saudi business tourism earns SR14b in 2008
  RIYADH - Saudi Arabia's business tourism netted over SR14 billion in 2008 from over 5 million business travelers in the Kingdom, MAS, the statistical division of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) said in its report released...
• Yanbu-Cairo flights to reduce rush on ferries, say analysts
  The operation of international flights between Yanbu and Cairo is likely to reduce the number of passengers traveling by ship between Dhuba and Safaga ports, analysts said.
• Follow up of upgrading program of Tunisian hotel units
  As part of Tunisia's policy to upgrade its hotel units, Mr. Khalil Lajimi, Minister of Tourism chaired on Thursday a meeting of the steering committee of the upgrading program for hotel units.
• Passenger traffic in Muscat Airport hikes by 12 pct
  The total number of passengers, inclusive of transit flights, that traveled through Muscat International Airport in the first 11 months of 2009 reached 4.1 million compared to 3.65 million in 2008, at an increase of 12 percent.
• NMC Group Launches Fourth Hotel in Dubai
  The NMC Group of Companies has launched Dh150 million Lotus Hotel Apartments, the fourth hotel and apartments of the group in Dubai.
• Dubai Airport Defies Worldwide Trend to Record Growth
  Consistent growth during the first eight months of 2009 saw the year-to-date passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport increase of 6.7%. This contrasts dramatically with the 7% contraction seen in international passengers worldwide.
• Christians make their way from besieged Gaza to Bethlehem
  Israel on Thursday allowed several hundred Palestinian Christians to leave the isolated Hamas-run Gaza Strip to celebrate Christmas in the occupied West Bank town of Bethlehem.
• Morocco-Kuwait Development Co. overseeing resort project in Morocco
  Morocco's Ministry of Tourism and Handicraft revealed on Wednesday, that the Moroccan-Kuwaiti Development Company (CMKD) will administer the preparation and development of Afran resort, situated north of the country.
• Dubai top getaway bargain
  Dubai has been named as top holiday bargain hunters destination for 2010 by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
• World's tallest hotel opens doors for guests in Dubai
  As Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, the world's tallest hotel at 333 metres and 72 floors, opened its doors to the public yesterday in Dubai, hotel management group Rotana announced it will increase its portfolio to 68 properties by 2012, with plans to open 10 hotels every year for the next four years.
• Tunisia expects two pct hike in tourism revenues by year end
  Tunisia expects revenues from tourism to rise two percent by yearend despite the global economic downturn, Tourism Minister Khalil Lajimi said here on Tuesday.
• Qatar's first water theme park to open in April 2010
  Qatar's first aquatic park is set to open in April 2010. Featuring a giant wave pool, lazy river, lagoons and water shoots, the park on Salwa Road will offer quality leisure and entertainment to both nationals and expatriates.
• Doha's first new generation hotel
  Merwebhotel Central Doha is the first of a new generation of hotels that opens under the umbrella of the Merweb brand - the hotel brand develo