The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the main regions driving growth in affluent travel, recording high spends, while also displaying an appetite for sustainable eco-luxury and meaningful cultural experiences.
A 1.5-kilometer aerofoil rises above the largest of the yacht berths, providing year round protection for yacht owners and a haven for the marina's residents and guests.
The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed the Qatari Travel & Tourism sector reached new heights last year, with GDP contribution, jobs and domestic traveller spend all surpassing previous peaks.
Positioned along the picturesque coastline of the Arabian Gulf and just a 30-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the Anantara Sharjah Resort and Anantara Sharjah Residences are set to open in late 2027.
IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces its first collection brand to Kuwait as opened on 6th May 2024. Located on the Arabian Gulf shoreline, the 195 room property marks the GCC region's second Vignette Collection, following Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort Vignette Collection opening in Summer this year.
The new-build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet's Mosque.
Rotana announced today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its growing pipeline of planned openings in new territories.
Hyatt signs agreement with Knowledge Economic City for two new Hyatt-branded hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Located on the Jeddah Corniche - a 30km coastal resort area along the Red Sea - the urban resort is steps from the Jeddah Art Promenade, and a short drive from destinations like Al-Balad, a UNESCO Heritage site in the historic part of the city, and The Red Sea Mall
Accor participated in the Future Hospitality Summit, which returned to Saudi Arabia this year, bringing together the Kingdom's leading industry experts. From 2022 to 2032, the growth rate in the GCC's tourism sector is projected to be 13.6% with a potential market value of 65.5 billion USD.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Refad Real estate investment & development company part of Abdulhadi AlQahtani, sons group Company to bring Hotel Indigo & Residences Al Khobar to Saudi Arabia by September 2027.
Ekaterina's role includes oversight and innovation of marketing and sales for the eight-year-old Hotel, as well as public relations, digital marketing, events, revenue management, and reservations.
Situated in the heart of the Gauthier district in Casablanca, the port city that fronts the Atlantic Ocean, the opening of Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle marks Radisson Hotel Group's second hotel in Casablanca and the ninth hotel opening in Morocco.
Accor in partnership with Alesayi Holding has announced plans for the opening of a new hotel and residences development, Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah - MGallery Collection, located in the heart of the Holy City of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During Ramadan (11 March - 9 April), Dubai saw its highest daily occupancy levels on Friday, 29 March (at 78.9%), which coincided with the Easter holiday weekend. The market’s ADR levels peaked on Saturday, 30 March, at AED901.25.
As expected, Dubai hotel occupancy dipped slightly at the beginning of Ramadan, with occupancy fluctuating between 60 - 74%, with the exception of the Easter weekend when Dubai saw occupancy levels climb as high as 78.9% on 29 March (the night before Easter Sunday).
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in Trojena, a year-round mountain destination located in the northwest region of the country, the property will offer a complete escape into a private world of luxury.
Properties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Los Cabos, Mexico will join recently opened SIRO One Za'abeel in Dubai, and forthcoming SIRO Boka Place in Montenegro, set to open in Q4 2024
The signing marks Nobu's third venture in Egypt, following the unveiling of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in both West Cairo and North Coast Egypt last summer.
Hotelogix said Landmark Hotels & Suites in the United Arab Emirates has upgraded its multi-property management system on the cloud for gaining centralized control over its hospitality business and to deliver exceptional guest service.
Last year, the sector grew by more than a quarter (26%) to contribute a record-breaking AED 220BN to the UAE’s GDP representing 11.7% of the entire economy. This exceeded the previous record set in 2019 by almost 15% and underscores the sector’s pivotal role in the nation’s economic framework.
Reem, holding a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance and an MBA from Queens University of Charlotte, is recognized for her outstanding leadership and visionary approach. Her certification in hotel investment modeling equips her to drive growth and profitability across various hotel brands.
Located just minutes away from the International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore marks the Group's third Radisson property in South Africa.
Nairobi's infrastructure has grown significantly, sparking investment not only in the hospitality sector but broadly across all real estate asset classes
Helped by the annual Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah's hotel industry reported performance growth across the metrics, according to March preliminary data from CoStar.