Tourism

The influx of tourists has spurred growth in supporting industries such as restaurants, tour operators, and local artisans, creating thousands of new jobs and stimulating economic activity in both urban and rural areas.

The event is expected to attract over 6,500 delegates from 40 countries, including 200 international buyers, 400 exhibitors, and thousands of tourism stakeholders.

Marhaba has incorporated three key DUBZ services-remote check-in, doorstep luggage delivery, and flexible baggage storage-into its offerings.

APG Zambia, part of a global airline representation network with over 100 offices worldwide, will now be responsible for promoting and selling Fastjet flights between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

This influx has been supported by enhanced global connectivity through new airport developments and expanded flight routes, allowing Saudi cities such as Riyadh and Madinah to compete with established international tourism destinations.

Jordan’s tourism sector has maintained strong momentum into 2025, with international arrivals between January and April reaching 2.125 million, a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

This outbreak marks the 13th gastrointestinal illness incident reported to the CDC from a cruise ship in 2025.

HE Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar, credited the strong Q1 performance to the country’s long-term tourism development strategy.

At the heart of this strategy is the recently announced Visitor Experience (VX) Academy, established in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches.