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Gulf tourism limps back from war
The Iran war has severely damaged Gulf tourism, with airlines and hotels struggling to recover. Flight operators like Etihad and Emirates are nearing prewar capacity, but rising fuel costs and lost transfer traffic threaten profits. Hotels in Qatar and Dubai face high vacancy rates, prompting discounted rates and staycations.
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