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The
Magic of the Middle East
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) launched in 1994, is now in
its 16th year. This year, it expects to open with its largest-ever
exhibitor base of 2,229 participants from 70 countries
Syria
According to the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism
Competitiveness Report 2009, Syria jumped nine ranks and placed
itself at 85th compared to last year's 94th
Kuwait
Popularly known as the Arabian Pearl, Kuwait ranked 17th regionally
(Middle East and Africa) and 95th overall, in the 2009 Travel
& Tourism Competitive Index
Sharjah
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
recently announced the overall number of incoming visitors;
it has climbed from 1.45 million seen in 2007 to 1.53 million
in 2008, achieving a growth of over five per cent
Abu
Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is going all out to demonstrate its ongoing commitment
to build its tourism proposition by mounting the largest stand
at May's Arabian Travel Market (ATM)
Egypt
‘We have 2 lakh rooms under construction’
Dubai
Sunshine, shopping, seaside, sports and safety - five of the
key ingredients that have earned Dubai a growing reputation
as one of the world's most attractive and rapidly developing
leisure destinations
Lebanon
After years of unrest, Lebanon is regaining its former reputation
as 'The Switzerland of the Middle East'. Its mountains and
its scenic beauty almost remain untouched
Jordan
Whether it is a conference for 5000 people, a lavish dinner
in the peerless desert of Wadi Rum, a barbecue at the shores
of the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth), or a reception
atop a medieval castle overlooking the Jordan Valley, the
amicable and competent people of Jordan claim to ensure a
once in a life time memorable experience
Oman
The importance of Oman's natural and cultural sites has helped
the sultanate gain the special attention and interest of UNESCO,
through its International Heritage Preservation Programme,
which aims to categorise and name all significant heritage
sites worldwide, both cultural and natural
Morocco
Ever since Lawrence of Arabia was shot here in 1962, Ouarzazate
has been a top spot for filming. The vicinity is full of surreal
scenery: steeples, Roman temples, Egyptian statues, a Tibetan
temple and even the temple of Jerusalem in full-size. Ouarzazate
really thumbs its nose at the course of time
Airlines
at a glance
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