RELIGIOUS TOURISM DEVASTATED BY COVID-19
The Hajj, the largest pilgrimage in the Muslim world, has begun in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. But this year again, only a few tens of thousands of pilgrims are allowed to participate because of the pandemic ...
SAUDI ARABIA OFFERS E-VISAS FOR CITIZENS OF 6 NEW COUNTRIES
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has recently introduced an e-visa granting to six additional countries - Turkey, Thailand, Mauritius, Seychelles, Panama, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. ...
SAUDI ARABIA AND OMAN AGREED TO INTRODUCE A UNIFIED TOURIST VISA
During his visit to Oman, the Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khatib, talked with Salem bin Mohammed Al-Mahrouqi, the Omani Minister of Tourism and Heritage, to explore ways to boost various secto ...
THE NUMBER OF FOREIGN GUESTS WITH ELECTRONIC VISAS IS GROWING IN RUSSIA
Since August 1st, Russia's new electronic visa system has resulted in a 25% increase in hotel bookings for tourists compared to the previous month and a 40% increase from last year. ...
THE UK IS THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATION FOR EUROPEANS TO TRAVEL IN 2023
According to the 'Travel Sector Trends 2023' report from the Economic Institute of Mastercard, the United Kingdom is the most popular destination for Europeans to travel to in 2023, followed by Spain. ...
