Tourism and Hospitality
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Morocco rises seven places in the 2026 WEF tourism index
Morocco scored 3.84 out of 7 in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, rising seven places to 70th among 110 economies. Its gain outpaced the global and Middle East and North Africa averages. The index tracks conditions for sustainable tourism development, not visitor numbers or tourism revenue.
Algeria sees record tourism boost after targeted visa changes
Algeria's tourism sector is seeing rapid growth, with 3.5 million visitors in 2024 after new visa rules for organized tours and expanded air routes. The country is emerging as a major North African destination.
Morocco outlines new regional tourism plan at Paris trade show
Morocco has introduced a new approach to tourism, focusing on spreading visitors across all 12 regions and updating infrastructure. The plan, presented in Paris, is designed to create jobs and raise Morocco's international profile ahead of 2030 targets.
Israeli Travelers Return to Morocco as Direct Flights Resume
Direct flights between Israel and Morocco have restarted after a three-year halt, drawing Israeli tourists back to key cities and heritage sites even as a Level 3 travel advisory remains in place.
Accor and Risma ramp up hotel projects and training in Morocco
Accor and Risma are stepping up their partnership with new hotel plans, property upgrades, and a training academy, aiming to strengthen Morocco's tourism sector and prepare its workforce for growing international interest.
Morocco sets new tourism record as visitor numbers surge past seventeen million
Morocco has become Africa's top tourist destination in 2024, attracting 17.4 million visitors. Strategic investment in transport and hospitality, combined with the country's unique blend of tradition and modernity, is reshaping the regional tourism landscape.
Garnest sets aggressive growth targets for Egypt vacation rental market
Garnest, a vacation rental booking platform, is pursuing rapid expansion in Egypt with ambitions to reach 100,000 customers and 10,000 accommodation listings after an initial surge in users and properties. The company is also preparing to diversify its travel services.
Algeria Mobilises Tourism Sector to Rehabilitate Fire-Damaged Homes
Algeria's Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts has convened sector leaders to coordinate urgent repairs of homes damaged by recent wildfires in several wilayas, aiming to complete works before autumn rains and reinforce the sector's social responsibility.
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce Backs Julyana Tourist Area Project
The Benghazi Chamber of Commerce has joined the contract signing for the Julyana Tourist Area, a major development aiming to attract investment, boost tourism, and support urban regeneration in Benghazi.
Atef Abdel Latif: Cinema and Tourism as Egypt's Soft Power
Dr. Atef Abdel Latif, with over 40 years in tourism, media, and film, argues that integrating cinema and tourism can project Egypt's authentic image globally, drive economic growth, and position the country as a premier destination for both visitors and international productions.