Long-term visas, low-cost travel key to tourism in Arab states: Official

In a recent conference, a senior official from the Arab League emphasized the importance of making travel between Arab countries easier as part of a joint tourism strategy. This includes initiatives like providing long-term visas, implementing an open skies policy, and reducing visa fees and wait times at immigration counters. The goal is to lower travel costs and make it more convenient for tourists to visit multiple Arab countries. The global tourism industry is slowly recovering from the pandemic, with 1.3 billion tourists in 2023 and significant revenue generated from international tourism.