1.5 billion tourists over five continents raked $11tn into the global economy in 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels. Meanwhile, North Africa broke records as a new hot-spot destination.
Featuring the best amenities and with backing from a range of investors, the new resort is competing with cities across Europe and the Arab world for high-spending, luxury-seeking visitors
Tourism and retail usually see major spikes globally, but businesses need to be prepared to capitalise on the surge in consumerism. Al Majalla also examines the unique dynamics of MENA/GCC summers.
As the number of global leisure travellers rises to 1.8 billion, places from Venice to Machu Picchu are at risk. From visitor caps to day-tripper taxes, here is how they offset the danger.
The Kingdom wants to unlock the enormous competitive advantages it has – not least a geographical location linking three continents – to become a dynamic destination for investment
Countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco have been traditional magnets for tourists in the region, but now GCC countries are becoming rising competitors
“The international tourism industry contributes 8% of greenhouse gases and 40% of hard waste. With more activities by the year 2030, more environmental challenges will be created. This places a huge…
Bali wants the world to know it’s back.
Dozens of world leaders and other dignitaries are traveling to the Indonesian island for the G-20 summit, drawing a welcome spotlight on the revival of the…
The former US envoy to Damascus tells Al Majalla how to find a path to a lasting settlement and a new place in the Middle East, from his unique perspective and first-hand experience in Assad-era talks
A US federal court has blocked Trump's tariffs and ruled that the president doesn't have unilateral authority to impose them, dealing a major blow to his economic policy
The US-based writer does not hold back in what he pens for American readers, nor is he censored. There is just one word that he is forbidden from using.
As global climate finance falters and US support disappears, the MENA region faces a widening funding gap. Now is the time to create a regional climate finance mechanism.