The third edition raised the number of domestic tourists to 1.4 million, an increase of 8 per cent over the previous edition
Premier Inn plans to launch a new, higher-grade room category in the Middle East, as well as more enhancements at its existing properties this year
Emaar’s group property sales in 2022 reached $9.5bn, primarily driven by new project launches
The art deco property features 109 keys with 87 rooms and 22 suites, offering panoramic views across Lac Léman and the mountain peaks of Mont Blanc
According to the wholesale specialist, travellers are spending 30 per cent more per booking, taking on more extensive meal plans such as all-inclusive, and booking five-star hotels as a majority
The average revenue per available room was Dhs263, up 19 per cent
The new announcement reflects Yotel’s plans to grow both management and franchised projects in the Middle East region, as part of its larger strategy to reach 50 hotels by 2025
Atlantis The Royal opened on the weekend with Beyonce performing for an audience of VIPs for a reported $24m
The ultra-luxury resort’s ‘grand reveal’ took place on January 21, with celebrities in attendance from all over the world
The contract to build the four-building complex was awarded to a Dubai-based company with civil and industrial construction experience
The Chedi Trojena will serve as a luxurious sanctuary in the Gulf’s first outdoor ski resort
The occupancy rate recorded for December was 76.6 per cent, with an average daily rate of Dhs892.84 and revenue per available room at Dhs684.03
Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and over 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites
The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is spread across 7,000 square metres and features 10 dining concepts
The emirate hosted 10.12 million international visitors from January through September 2022, compared to 3.85 million welcomed during the same period last year
In its second edition last year, the campaign generated Dhs1.5bn in revenue, with the number of local tourists increasing to more than 1.3 million
The hospitality firm plans to operate over 60 venues and grow its presence to 14 countries within the next twelve months
The vice president of business development shares Radisson Hotel Group’s plans in the Middle East, its growing focus on Saudi Arabia and upcoming openings
Morgans Originals and 25hours Hotels will be the first two Ennismore brands to be unveiled at Trojena by NEOM
Federico Cerimonia, the general manager of Sonder, a tech-enabled hospitality company, tells Gulf Business about the growing preference for holiday homes among travellers visiting Dubai
The group currently operates 52 properties in the Middle East with more than 11,000 keys, catering to evolving and diverse customer needs
The Edge by Rotana-managed hotels, Arabian Park and Damac Hills 2, will open in October and November 2022 respectively
The new corporate identity reflects ADNEC Group’s refreshed vision and mission, as it seeks to expand both in business terms and geographically
Guests are taken on a sensorial culinary journey across the resort’s seven dining and bar options
Emaar’s hospitality division saw its revenue grow by 64 per cent compared to H1 2021, reflecting the tourism sector’s robust post-pandemic recovery
Dubai tourist numbers closed in on pre-pandemic levels with a growth of more than 183 per cent year-on-year in H1 2022, according to data from DET
Kabir Mulchandani, founder and chairman of Five Group speaks to Gulf Business on his hospitality chain’s trend setting journey to international expansion
The transaction ramps up Aldar’s expansion and growth strategy in Ras Al Khaimah following the acquisition of Al Hamra Mall and Rixos Bab Al Bahr earlier this year
Executives share their views on the growth and future prospects of their sectors
Airlines, hotels, tourism boards and travel trade operators from around the world came together for the event