Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia inaugurate tourism fair

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are continuing a hectic week of official engagements. When reunited in Madrid, they opened FITUR, the tourism fair that constitutes an annual appointment for the couple.  Upon their arrival at the IFEMA complex where the fair is hosted, the King and Queen, who were accompanied by many state and local authorities, including the President of the House of…
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Middle EastSaudi Arabia

Tourism Minister Princess says Saudi Arabia will not serve alcohol to visitors

After months of speculation, Princess Haifa bint Mohammed confirmed that Saudi Arabia is not planning on revising alcohol rules for tourists. The conversation about this topic started when the country announced that they were starting construction on Neom, a city designed to incorporate the latest smart technologies and function as a tourist hub. Speculation about the revision of…
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CoronavirusPalaces & Buildings

Royal Collection Trust sees operating loss of £36 million due to pandemic

The Royal Collect Trust annual accounts show it experienced operating losses of £36 million over the last year because of the pandemic. The charity warns it’s expecting it will take several years before visitor numbers and trading activity at royal residences return to pre-pandemic levels. On top of that estimate, the trust expects there will be further significant losses over the next…
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The Sussexes

The royal wedding: no immediate boost for the economy

Given past experiences, it’s not hard to come to the conclusion that many people love a royal wedding. And you may expect the number of tourists landing in England to have a huge positive impact on the economy. However, this is not always the case. Much like Prince…