UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East
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UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks for tourism across the region

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UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East24 September 2025UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East
SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt
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SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt

SPARK, in partnership with EYouth and with support from Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt - a pioneering platform designed to equip 25,000 individuals across the MENA region with essential skills for the touris...

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SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt11 March 2025SPARKNational & International Policy
SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt
UN Tourism Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Qatar Tourism Awards
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UN Tourism Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Qatar Tourism Awards

The second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards welcomed around 1,200 applications from businesses and individuals working in the sector. The different categories and sub-categories were designed to reflect the diversity of Qatar’s growing tourism se...

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UN Tourism Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Qatar Tourism Awards30 October 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Qatar Tourism Awards
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Travel & Tourism in Egypt injected a record E£953BN in the national economy last year

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed that the sector’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP grew almost 24% last year to reach a record E£953BN - nearly 21% ahead of the previous peak.

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Travel & Tourism in Egypt injected a record E£953BN in the national economy last year 5 July 2024WTTCNational & International Policy
Travel & Tourism in Egypt injected a record E£953BN in the national economy last year
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UN Tourism Launches the Tourism Investment Guidelines for Jordan

The report was launched at the Conference "Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing", part of the 50th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East. Elaborated in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism a...

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UN Tourism Launches the Tourism Investment Guidelines for Jordan27 May 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Launches the Tourism Investment Guidelines for Jordan
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UN Tourism Connects Leaders for Investment Conference Focused on Middle East Opportunities

Recognizing the growing status of the region as a global investment powerhouse, UN Tourism brought key figures together for a special conference on "Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing". Held within the frame...

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UN Tourism Connects Leaders for Investment Conference Focused on Middle East Opportunities23 May 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Connects Leaders for Investment Conference Focused on Middle East Opportunities
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Oman’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Growth, Predicts WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today unveiled a promising future for Oman’s Travel & Tourism sector. With strong government support and strategic initiatives, the sector is poised to not only recover ...

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Oman’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Growth, Predicts WTTC15 May 2024WTTCNational & International Policy
Oman’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Growth, Predicts WTTC
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UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Investments and Empowerment at AIM Congress

The tourism landscape of the Middle East is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by strong government support through economic diversification efforts. Tourism has emerged as a strategic sector offering opportunities for job creation, rev...

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UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Investments and Empowerment at AIM Congress14 May 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Investments and Empowerment at AIM Congress
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Travel & Tourism Set to Add a Record QAR 81BN to Qatar’s Economy

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed the Qatari Travel & Tourism sector reached new heights last year, with GDP contribution, jobs and domestic traveller spend all surpassing previous peaks.

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Travel & Tourism Set to Add a Record QAR 81BN to Qatar’s Economy14 May 2024WTTCNational & International Policy
Travel & Tourism Set to Add a Record QAR 81BN to Qatar’s Economy