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Apr 27, 2008
Virgin Galactic, the world's first space tourism company, will offer couples the chance to marry in space. Read Article Virgin to offer marriages made in outer space
Apr 28, 2008
The shortage of skilled staff is one of the biggest problems facing the UAE tourism sector. What are hoteliers doing about it? Read Article Tough time for hotels in staff search
Jul 01, 2008
Landmark Hotel Management will launch 10 Sharia-compliant hotels and serviced apartments in the UAE and KSA. Read Article Sharia-compliant hotel plans
Jul 03, 2008
Despite lean times in the US and Europe, a new report says tourism in the Middle East is expected to shine this year. Read Article Middle East tourism in for a bumper year
Jul 06, 2008
With GCC countries racing to finish tourism developments, Oman's challenge is preserving the country's heritage. Read Article Oman's great tourism dilemma
Jul 08, 2008
The value of Syria's tourism sector will almost double in the next year, according to the latest WTTC report. Read Article Syrian tourism investment helps sector to grow
Jul 09, 2008
Hotels in Dubai recorded a 22 per cent rise in revenues for the first quarter despite a slowing worldwide economy. Read Article Dubai records world's 'highest' guest increase
Jul 10, 2008
By the end of the year Bahrain will have a fully-fledged tourism ministry, a government official said yesterday. Read Article Bahrain forms new ministry of tourism
Jul 21, 2008
Occupancy rates in Sharjah's hotels reached 83 per cent in the first half of 2008, up from 76 per cent at the same time last year. Read Article Sharjah hotel occupancy booms
Jul 22, 2008
Al-Hamza airport in the Shiite holy city of Najaf, Iraq, opened its doors to commercial flights this week. Read Article Najaf airport open to flights
