Yemen’s tourism industry in doldrums
Published by Irhal
May 30 - Yemen's tourism industry, estimated to be worth Dh3.3 billion ($900 million) in 2009, is suffering as tourists are reluctant to visit after the recent bombing and tourist kidnappings that have been reported in the country. "That's it – 99 per cent of tourism has stopped as a result of the kidnappings," said Sanna-based tour guide Mohammad Al Hubaishi. Around 40 per cent of the 23 million Yemenis make…
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