Singapore Tourism Board names Markus Tan as Regional Director, IMESA
Mr. Markus Tan, Regional Director for India, Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (IMESA). The Singapore Tourism Board announces the appointment of Mr. Markus Tan as the Regional Director for India, Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (IMESA), effective January 1, 2024. In his new role, based in Mumbai, Mr. Tan will spearhead STB’s initiatives […]
Chinese Tourists Flock to Dubai During Golden Week on Free Visa
Chinese tourists flocked to the Middle East during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, as popular travel destinations like Dubai roll out free visas and increase flight capacity, according to Trip.com Group Ltd. Year-on-year visitation to the region climbed three digits, Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday, without […]
Schengen-style unified visa to boost Gulf tourism on the cards
Jeddah: In a move to further boost economic growth of the region, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are likely to launch a Unified Gulf visa similar to Schengen-style visa for tourists, according to Oman’s minister of tourism. GCC member states include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar. Soon travellers to any […]
How COVID-19 changed the world’s top tourist destinations: 10 key insights
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented shutdowns globally. The tourism industry was the worst-hit sector during this period. Although the industry is slowly recovering, it is yet to fully be back on its feet. According to an impact assessment report by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourism saw stronger-than-expected growth in 2022 backed […]