In a significant effort to boost its tourism industry, the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka has officially launched a free visa regime for nationals from seven countries,…
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Morocco, Among the Top 10 Most Sought-after Tourist Destinations in 2023
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanThe popular travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler included Morocco among the top 10 most searched tourist destinations on Google this year 2023. Earlier this week, the prestigious and well-known travel…
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Morocco Set to Hit Record Tourism Arrivals Despite Quake and Gaza War
RABAT, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Morocco’s tourism industry looks set to have had a record year, boosting the wider economy, despite September’s earthquake and what sector professionals see as some…
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Morocco’s Tourism Revenues Hit $8.7 Billion in October 2023
by Kan Khineby Kan KhineRabat – Tourism revenues in Morocco reached MAD 88.4 billion ($8.7 billion) in the first 10 months of 2023, marking a 20% year-on-year increase, according to a monthly update from…
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Egypt Tourism Chief Shrugs Off War Impact With New Hotel Plans
by Amila Herathby Amila Herath(Bloomberg) — Egypt’s tourism chief said the industry looks set to ride out the shockwaves of the Israel-Hamas war as it focuses on a hotel-building spree to accommodate more visitors…
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Tunisia Hails ‘crucial’ Travel Agents as It Targets Full Recovery
Tunisia believes travel agents will help the country return to pre-pandemic visitor numbers from the UK next year. Tunisia National Tourist Office’s deputy director general, Jamel Bouzid, said around 170,000…
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Egypt tourism is facing cancellations from many American tourists due to the Israel-Hamas war. Great Wonders of Egypt, a Cairo-based destination management company that specializes in cultural tourism and adventure…
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Egypt’s Stumbling Economy Faces New Pressures From Gaza Crisis
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathCAIRO, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Egypt’s struggling economy faces new risks as the war in the neighbouring Gaza Strip threatens to disrupt tourism bookings and natural gas imports. Oil-rich Gulf…
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Morocco Crowned Favorite Destination Among French Travelers
by Kan Khineby Kan KhineRabat – Morocco is the favorite destination of French travelers, according to renowned French tour organizers “Voyage Prive.” The accolade was based on data obtained since Voyage Prive’s founding in 2006,…
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Morocco Tourism Outlook Still Bright Despite Earthquake Setbacks
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanRabat – The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism is confident in the resilience of the Moroccan tourism industry in the face of challenges, including the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on…