Hospitality & Travel news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Hospitality & Travel industry in the Middle East:

New report shows shift in how younger tourists discover and experience Turkey With over 54 million international visitors per year, Turkey ranks among the top five most visited countries in the world.
14 May 2026
Hotels that embrace local culture across the guest journey gain a competitive edge Hotels that successfully weave local culture across their guest journey and into their daily operations are highly likely to command a competitive edge in the market.
27 February 2026
Destination Management Organizations: Orchestrating the tourism value chain Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) can create greater value for tourism destinations by orchestrating coordination across the various stages of the tourism value chain.
25 February 2026
Joint investments could benefit tourism sectors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar Tourism has emerged as one of the most rapidly expanding sectors, contributing almost 10% of global economic output and supporting more than 350 million jobs.
25 February 2026
Simon-Kucher study finds younger generations are transforming the travel market The global travel industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by the preferences of the younger generations according to a new survey, particularly those from Asia and the Middle East.
03 February 2026
Offering tourists a fully digital and integrated visitor experience The GCC nations are rapidly modernizing their tourism sectors through new digital frameworks designed to create a seamless experience for millions of international visitors.
03 February 2026
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector puts sustainability front and center as it eyes new growth The tourism industry in Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in the region.
26 January 2026
Carter Hones Associates playing key role in delivery of Gran Meliá Hotel in Dubai The development of the Gran Meliá Hotel in Dubai is one of the largest projects in the portfolio of Carter Hones Associates.
26 January 2026
Visit Oman partners with Savills and Hospiria to launch licensed short stay services Visit Oman has partnered with global real estate consultancy Savills and UK-based Hospiria to launch licensed short-term rentals in Oman.
16 December 2025
Luxury hospitality and tourism emerge as the growth engine of global luxury market While the global luxury sector is experiencing a period of volatility, one segment continues to defy the trend: luxury hospitality and tourism.
22 October 2025
CSQ launches Facility Management Consultancy service line Project development consultancy CSQ has expanded its service portfolio with the launch of a new Facility Management Consultancy practice.
06 August 2025
Jadarah launches Tourism & Hospitality management consulting offering Jadarah Business Consulting has launched a new offering focused on helping tourism and hospitality businesses in Saudi Arabia navigate the sector’s change and tap the booming opportunities unfolding
30 July 2025
Global travel & tourism market to hit 30 billion tourist trips and $16 trillion economy by 2034 The global travel and tourism industry is poised for sustained growth in the coming years, fuelled by rising consumer interest and increasing access to international travel opportunities.
22 July 2025
How international F&B brands should approach entering the UAE’s hospitality market The UAE offers global food & beverage brands enormous opportunities, but the path to success is easier said than done.
26 March 2025
Taiba Investments selects Jummar as communications partner Leading hospitality group Taiba Investments has selected Jummar as its communications and public relations consultant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
05 March 2025
Economic diversification, mega events and culture position Saudi Arabia for tourism boom Saudi Arabia is undergoing an unprecedented transformation in tourism, driven by both global events like Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as well as its broader economic diversification efforts
05 February 2025
Capitalising on the AI revolution in the tourism sector As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a powerful change agent in the tourism ecosystem, GCC countries should join the AI revolution to realise their ambitious tourism goals, write Authors Vivek Mad
04 February 2025
Botswana primed as luxury tourism destination for Gulf Cooperation Council travellers Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly travelling beyond the region, with advisory firm Glasgow Research & Consulting forwarding the market potential of Botswana’s luxury safari segment.
16 January 2025
5 essential competencies for hospitality leaders in the age of technology Leaders in the hospitality sector must be future ready like never before, and their leadership skills will need integration with fast-paced technology.
07 January 2025
GCC’s outbound travel market set for strong growth The market for outbound travel in the GCC region has seen a CAGR of 20% over the past six years, according to research from Glasgow Research & Consulting.
17 December 2024
Data protection compliance in the hospitality, entertainment and sports sectors The hospitality, entertainment, and sports industries frequently handle sensitive customer information.
30 October 2024
María Quintero (HVS) wins global award for excellence in hospitality consulting María Quintero, a UAE-based member of HVS, has won an international award for her excellence and achievements in the world of hospitality consulting.
24 October 2024
Changing traveller expectations are reshaping tourism, says Kearney Shifting consumer preferences for specific travel experiences are transforming the globe’s $10 trillion tourism industry.
17 October 2024
Five ways how luxury hospitality offers a differentiated experience With the number of millionaires growing around the world, and the consumer demands of many shifting towards experiences and luxury, it should come as no surprise that the luxury hospitality industry
17 October 2024
Influx of tourists to GCC to drive hotels and workforce boom The tourism workforce in the GCC is projected to more than double from 2020 to 2030, according to analysis from Roland Berger.
30 August 2024
Strategic moves for hospitality in the tourism sharing economy The sharing economy in travel has seen remarkable growth, reaching a market size of $10.7 billion in the GCC alone by 2024
20 August 2024
Dubai added 12 hotels and 2,700 new rooms in first half of 2024 More than 2,700 new hotels rooms were delivered in Dubai in the first half of 2024, with a further 10,100 set to come on to the market by the end of 2025, according to new research by Cavendish Maxwell.
08 August 2024
UAE tops MENA region in WEF's travel and tourism index The UAE has ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and 18th globally for its travel and tourism sector, according to this year’s edition of the Travel & Tourism Development In
03 June 2024
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism taps Create Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism is seeking to upgrade its online footprint for its millions of visitors worldwide, with Create selected as its lead delivery partner.
21 May 2024
Dubai tops Middle East cities on hotel performance A favorite of tourists from around the world, Dubai remains at the top of the regional hospitality markets, with a strong outlook for 2024. That is according to a new report from Deloitte.
18 March 2024
AP&Co. Hospitality Consulting opens for business The Middle East’s food & beverage consulting scene has welcomed a new player: AP&Co. Hospitality Consulting. Operating out of Dubai, AP&Co.
20 February 2024
Accor taps Accenture Song as global content production house Global hotels chain Accor is working together with Accenture Song to inject allure – as well as consistency and efficiency – into its branding and marketing outings worldwide.
24 November 2023

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