This year, travel during the Ramadan holy month saw record growth numbers. The Muslim holy month does not maintain the same date each year. Instead, it shifts forward around ten days every year based on the moon cycle. This year, it happens to coincide with school spring break vacation. As a result, Middle Eastern destinations saw record growth, according to a report by EconomyMiddleEast.com.
Traditionally, the high season for the Arabian Gulf is between November and May when temperatures are at more tolerable levels. This is when tourists from Europe, Asia and North America flock to the region for warm weather, beautiful resorts and easy stopovers en route to other destinations.
This year, both domestic and international tourism has spurned momentum in both the hospitality and retail sectors, say experts. Ramadan runs from around March 10 to April 9, and it also coincides with the Easter…