21.   The extended period was intended to encourage tourism and make it easier for visiting businessmen to manage their affairs, the official said.

22.   The money will be used to provide grants to businesses and to encourage tourism.

23.   They say they hope the discoveries will encourage tourism.

24.   Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other UAE emirates began to encourage tourism after a decline in their oil earnings due to weak crude prices.

25.   Political steps should also be taken to encourage regional tourism, said Newman.