TOURISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST STRUGGLES TO SURVIVE

Gregory Dolgos -
Tourism is a crucial economic sector for many Middle Eastern countries, particularly Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. ...

HOW WAS EGYPTIAN TOURISM AFFECTED BY THE GAZA WAR?

Wayne M. Gore -
The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza has affected the tourism sector in neighboring countries, especially Egypt. Hotel occupancy rates are expected to decrease during the upcoming Christmas season. ...

RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN SYRIA ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF IRAQIS

Wayne M. Gore -
Despite the instability in Syria, thousands of Iraqis are traveling to the country for religious tourism. This number is expected to rise as the Syrian government allows visa-free travel for first-tim ...

THE MOST SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS IN 2023

Chris Grad -
The annual index from the Hamburg Center for Sustainable Tourism evaluates the sustainability of 88 countries, which together comprise about 90 percent of global tourism sales. The study is based on s ...

IRAN HIT BY THE LACK OF TOURISTS FROM EUROPE

Samuel Dorsi -
During the last few years, Iran has gone from being a fashionable destination to a "strongly discouraged country" for tourists from Europe. This is a test for tourism professionals, who try to attract ...