Business travel in the MENA surged by 50% in Q1 2025, driven by economic growth and rising corporate mobility, a new report shows
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Moving towards net zero hotels
Embracing sustainability represents both risks and opportunities for the tourism and hospitality sector
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Radisson Hotel Group eyes Middle East expansion with 39 hotels in the pipeline
The group announces robust expansion plans and its outlook for 2023
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Ritz-Carlton, Saudi startup Marn to hire employees for flexible jobs
Marn is also expected to enter into a similar agreement with the Hilton Group for its operations in Saudi Arabia
Dubai hotels
Revealed: Top 10 most powerful hotel bosses in the UAE
Hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were well represented in the power list
Brand View
GulfHost set to bring together foodservice pioneers to shape the future of the hospitality industry
MENA’S largest hospitality and foodservice event will showcase the latest cutting-edge products and services, from one of the region’s flourishing industries. In a ground-breaking event first – GulfHost visitors will be able to experience food in the metaverse, in collaboration with ICCA and Akshaya.io
Doha
Ritz-Carlton Doha awarded Qatar’s Leading Hotel Suite 2022 ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Grand Amiri Suite was awarded the accolade at the 29th Annual World Travel Awards
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Revealed: New hotels to launch ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with 1.5 million fans set to visit
Rooms have been made available to accommodate a surge in visitors to the country for the highly anticipated World Cup season
Dubai
Jumeirah Group gets new CEO
The announcement, made by its owner Dubai Holdings, comes days after former CEO Jose Silva said he was leaving the group to “pursue a new opportunity”
Hospitality
UAE hotel market to grow 25 percent by 2030
Dubai is set to account for the “lion’s share” of 48,000 new rooms coming to the UAE
AB In Focus
AB In Focus: The post-pandemic hospitality boom
JS Anand, Founder, CEO, LEVA Hotels & Resorts, sat down with Arabian Business to discuss how the pandemic has changed customer preferences, and the strategies for building a brand
GCC hospitality market
New developments by Radisson Hotel Group across the Middle East
The chain plans to add over 5,000 keys to its portfolio in the next five years
Edge by Rotana
Rotana announces two new UAE hotels, Damac Hills 2 and Arabian Park
The new properties are set to open in October and November 2022
Hospitality business
Winners of the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2022 revealed
26 winners were awarded at the ceremony held in JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
Dubai
AB In Focus: The surging post-pandemic recovery in the Middle East’s hospitality industry
Mark Kirby, Head of Hospitality for the Emaar Hospitality Group spoke with Arabian Business about how the industry has bounced back from its Covid-19 slowdown
Dubai
Dubai holiday homes market showing no signs of slump this summer
Many investors opt for holiday homes since they generate up to 60 percent more in rental yields compared to long-term rent
bleisure travel
UAE-based private jet firm eyes hospitality deals to indulge uber-rich in exotic tourist locations
Luxury private yacht cruises and stays at super premium properties are among the combo offers which will be part of the private jet operator’s new offering
