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Saudi Arabia ranked 3rd in the growth rate of international tourist arrivals with over 61% increase in the first eight to nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019, according to the #UNTourism.

For the first time, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) will remain open during the winter season. This historic decision is expected to enhance connectivity between Pakistan and China, facilitating trade and travel even in the colder months. The KKH, which runs through some of the most challenging terrains in the world, has often been closed in winter due to heavy snowfall and landslides. However, this year, the road's winter accessibility will benefit both local communities and businesses by allowing uninterrupted transportation of goods and boosting tourism in the region. #KarakoramHighway #WinterTravel #PakistanChina #HistoricMove #MountainRoads #Tourism #InfrastructureDevelopment #PromotingPakistan

"🚨 A unique moment in Pakistan’s history turned into a headline when the country's first hot air balloon was seized by the police. The incident has raised questions about regulations surrounding such activities, highlighting the need for proper guidelines to ensure safety and legal compliance. Let’s hope this event leads to clearer regulations for adventure tourism in Pakistan! 🎈 #PromotingPakistan #HotAirBalloon #AdventureTourism #PakistanNews"

𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. Saudi Arabia is actively courting Asian tourists with tax incentives, discounted land prices, and well-developed infrastructure, aiming to capitalize on the growing Asian travel market. #SaudiArabia #AsianTourism #TaxIncentives #Infrastructure #ArabNews #ArabTimes #ArabTimesNews

The #Afghan caretaker government’s National Statistics and Information Authority announced on Sunday that airports and border ports had processed around 4,000 inbound and outbound trips of foreign nationals in #Afghanistan in the past month. Among them, 2,231, including 63 women, made inbound trips, while 1,809, including 11 women, made outbound trips. Tourism and work activities were the main travel purposes for these foreign nationals in Afghanistan, the authority posted on its social media platform account X. It said that #Kabul, Herat, Nimroz, Nangarhar, and Balkh border crossing points were popular destinations for travellers, reports Xinhua news agency. https://lnkd.in/dCSCtg6q #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

"Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints" When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action This VIDEO tells you why Egypt sucks https://lnkd.in/gTcUkPJh And this is the NYT article about the latest dust up https://lnkd.in/g3yvCzr8

For the first time, the iconic Karakoram Highway will remain open during the winter season. The decision, made by the Pakistani authorities, aims to ensure continuous connectivity between Pakistan and China, despite the harsh winter conditions that often result in road closures due to heavy snowfall and landslides. The Karakoram Highway, also known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," connects the two countries through rugged mountainous terrain, making it a crucial trade and travel route. The winter opening is expected to boost trade, tourism, and cross-border collaboration. The authorities have taken significant steps to ensure the highway's maintenance during this period, ensuring safety for travelers and goods. #KarakoramHighway #WinterOpening #PakistanChina #Infrastructure #Trade #Tourism

The #federal government has decided to allow #tourists entering Pakistan from abroad to keep their #vehicles in the country for three months without paying duty. For this purpose, amendments are being made to the regulations on the temporary import of vehicles. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a draft to amend the Customs Rules of 2001 and has invited feedback and objections from relevant stakeholders on the proposed draft. Any objections received after the specified deadline will not be accepted, and the rules will be implemented through a gazette notification. https://lnkd.in/dzSvTihf #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

Riyadh businessmen showed keen interest in developing the coastal areas of Balochistan and establishing tourist cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read More: https://lnkd.in/d2MFuc5N #SaudiArabia #Pakistan #Investment #Tourism

Inspirational stories from Yemen - Episode 5 How Sahar Rashad Navigated Challenges in the Travel Industry in Yemen Full Episode in YouTube #Yemen