Several suspects arrested following attack on tourist bus in Garmiyan

According to information obtained by The New Region, the suspects have cited alleged littering by the tourists as the reason for their actions.

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Iraq says ancient city of Ur poised for tourism boom 

Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham, is one of Iraq’s most significant archaeological and religious sites and has increasingly featured in government plans to expand international tourism.

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Erbil hosts nearly 50,000 tourists in two days: Governor

Over 200,000 tourists are expected to visit the city over the holiday season, according to the Kurdistan Regional Government.

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Kurdistan Region expects over 200,000 tourists for New Year holidays

Around 8 million tourists visit the Kurdistan Region annually.

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PM Barzani celebrates Erbil recognition as one of Asia’s top destinations

An American travel magazine recently named Erbil as one of the best destinations in Asia for 2026

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Kurdistan mountain trail wins international tourism award

Barzi Bakir, the Executive Director of the Kurdistan Trails Organization (KTO), spoke with The New Region about the winning trail being named "Best Wider World Tourism Project" by the British Guild of Travel Writers, saying, "This is more than an award—it’s an invitation to rediscover Kurdistan."

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KRG says around 8 million tourists visit Kurdistan Region yearly

“In the tourism sector, the ninth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government has taken important steps and created a strong infrastructure for it,” the KRG said in a statement on World Tourism Day.

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Tourism a 'real alternative' to Iraq's oil sector dependence: Economist

Iraqi economist Manar al-Obaidi said the country's tourism sector is growing fast and could replace oil as the country’s main source of income, calling for more focus on building tourism infrastructure to diversify Iraq's revenue sources.

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Visit Kurdistan: Major tourism platform launched in Erbil

Visit Kurdistan aims to establish a brand and market position for the Kurdistan Region, enable the tourism sector, and encourage investment in the Region's tourism

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