Starting Jan. 16, foreign visitors to Istanbul's Hagia Sophia now pay €25. This fee surprised many as the site was free before. The ticket grants access to its upper gallery and museum, within this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The UAE has launched its "World's Coolest Winter Campaign," aiming to boost tourism and contribute $123 billion to its GDP by 2031. Last season, it attracted 1.4 million tourists, an 8% increase, and hotel revenues surged 27% in 2023.