The ‘Tourism Dirham’ will be charged on all types of accommodations within the emirate. The charge will be made per room, per night, starting on March 31st. The charge will range from US$ 1.91 to US$ 5.44.
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Brazilian tourists spent US$ 25.3 billion in international travels last year, according to information from the Central Bank. In 2012, the sum was of US$ 22.2 billion.
Region received 19.607 million visitors last year, according to the preliminary information released by the World Tourism Organization. The Middle East, which received almost 52 million people, saw an increase by only 0.3%.
Lower revenue was consequence of the political instability in the country. In July last year, former president Mohamed Morsi was deposed.
The Abu Dhabi airline transported almost 12 million people last year, about 16% more than in 2012. The volume of cargo transported was also the highest in the company’s history, with 486,753 tons.
The 2014 sum was forecast by Embratur. With the World Cup, the number of foreigners in the country may reach a record of seven million.
According to the World Tourism Organization, tourist flows reached an all-time high from January to September this year. A total of 845 million people have travelled internationally.
The figure, a first in the country’s history, was reached this Thursday (6th). An Argentinean lawyer has been symbolically chosen as tourist number six million.
The Women’s Museum preserves the history of the main female leaders in the United Arab Emirates. The site shows documents, clothes and the trajectory of personalities.
Sixteen national parks throughout Brazil will receive funds for emergency works. The goal is to better receive tourists due to travel to Brazil for the international soccer contest.
The throughput of São Paulo International Airport grew 6.2% in September, as against the same month last year.
The historic centre in the city is a portrait of colonial Brazil and guarantees good surprises, with ‘Bahianas’ dressed in traditional attire and the unique sound of the drums that move the city of carnival.
The Qatari airline has become a member of oneworld, an alliance of large global airlines. To promote the initiative, the group has launched a ‘pass’ with promotional flights to the Middle East.
The project is part of the emirate’s financial crisis recovery plan. The new development will include 450 restaurants, shops, marinas, hotels and villas. The government expects 22 million visitors per year.
