Muscat – A GCC ministerial panel has put the spotlight on the importance of inter-regional initiatives in elevating the GCC tourism industry to the next level. The planned GCC Unified Tourist Visa – called GCC Grand Tours visa – was cited as a key facilitator for the region in this direction.
Striking the right balance between collaboration and competition between destinations and nations was the key focal point of a panel discussion at 2024 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai on Monday featuring H E Azzan al Busaidi, Undersecretary of tourism in the Ministry of Heritage and tourism in Oman; Khalid Jasim al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and tourism Development Authority; Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of Saudi tourism Authority; and Sarah Buhijji, CEO of Bahrain tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
During the in-depth discussion, the ministerial panellists cited the planned GCC Unified Tourist Visa as a key facilitator for the region, alongside factors such as sustainability,…
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