The proposed slew of hotel projects will be set up through unique flexible management contract arrangements with Corinthia’s existing and new capital partners specialising in luxury hotel real estate
Travel & Hospitality
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Guest extends partnership with Pointspay
The new partnership will enable Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem miles through online retailers
GCC tourism
Oman hotel revenue up 10.2% to $282m
Oman continues to report steady growth in revenue for 3 to 5-star hotels
China
China expands visa-free travel for UAE, Qatar and 52 more countries
China introduces three new ports to allow visa-free travel and business visits for foreigners
Arabian Business
UAE education changes; Major new Dubai developments; Exclusive Shiba Inu interview; Record real estate sales – 10 things you missed this week
UAE education update, cryptocurrency exclusive, affordable holidays in the GCC, real estate analysis, major new developments in Dubai and more of the top stories this week
Expedia
UAE travel hacks, tips and trends in 2024: busiest days, cheapest time to book, what time of day to fly, top destinations and more expert advice
UAE travellers can save money, avoid crowds and get insider secrets from Expedia travel experts
Al Noor Island
Sharjah’s Al Noor Island listed among top 10 attractions in the Middle East
Developed and managed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, the destination offers a unique blend of nature, art, and entertainment
bleisure travel
London-Dubai emerges as MENA’s region busiest flight route for business travel: Study
Dubai and London capture 10% of MENA’s business travel market in 2023, a new study shows
Turkey
Inside Turkey’s tourism drive: Record visitors, aggressive marketing and a culinary rennaisance
Turkey’s tourism sector surges with 5.4% growth in Q1 and record Gulf tourist numbers, overcoming pandemic effects and a major earthquake to surpass pre-COVID performance
Emaar
Emaar announces H1 results: Real estate sales boom, $2.4bn construction contracts, 4,500 rain-damaged homes repaired, Dubai Mall growth
Emaar is celebrating significant progress and achievements in the first half of the year so far
airport lounges
Emirates opens $5.4m lounge at Jeddah airport
Emirates has officially opened its first lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Atlantis
Atlantis President Tim Kelly leaves role after almost 7 years
Kelly’s future career plans were not disclosed in his departure announcement
Dubai hospitality market
Inside the upcoming AED1bn Spanish-inspired Dubai World Islands luxury resort with coral reefs and snow plaza
The 150-key Marbella Resort Hotel is slated to open early 2026
Dubai
Rove Hotels expands Dubai portfolio with new JBR location
Situated in the heart of the vibrant Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) beachfront community in Dubai
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways announces stopover stays for residents of UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from just $14
Qatar Airways Holidays to offer stopover packages to passengers from across the GCC
Dnata
UAE travel giant dnata reports 35% increase in summer international bookings
Thailand, the Maldives, Mauritius, Turkey and the UK were the top 5 most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE this summer, according to dnata Travel
F&B industry
Food People, UAE Restaurants Group partner to boost F&B recruitment
The collaboration will address the critical challenge of talent acquisition, innovation, and F&B industry education