War jitters hit tourism bookings

Fingers crossed: that’s how industry stakeholders see the fate of the tourism sector this year amid the war raging in the Persian Gulf. Prospective travelers, already spooked, are either canceling bookings or holding off. By May, it should become clear whether this tourist year will be a dud.

Travel agents are seeing some worrying signals, although they’re quick to stress it’s still too early to tell if the business is