Tourism Growth Spurs New Era of Resort Investment in the Middle East DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the line between leisure and sport tourism continues to blur, resorts are investing in experiences that generate both excitement and revenue. With surf tourism on track to reach nearly USD 96 billion by 2030, WhiteWater partnered with Grand Hyatt Dubai to deliver the Middle East’s first FlowRider® Triple, an attraction designed for high capacity, strong spectator appeal, and repeat visitation. It sits within the resort’s newly opened 20,000 m² water park, strategically built to boost family demand and strengthen year-round profitability. “Our goal has always been to offer more than a stay; […]

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The gentrification of surf towns: the Costa Rica example Surf businesses in Costa Rica are being flooded by foreign companies that come to their beaches, do not hire local people, crowd the lineups with bad etiquette, and ruin the peaceful 'pura vida' vibe.

When you travel, choosing local surf operators over online booking platforms makes all the difference. Debbie Zec Jimenez explains what's going wrong in Costa Rica.

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Demolitions and property development threaten Pavones Bulldozers are taking down homes and businesses of the Pavones community. The locals believe investors want to build high-end properties that will profit from surf tourism.

Money rules the world, but could the paradigm backfire at Pavones? Here's another good reason why World Surfing Reserves matter.

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