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The Global Hotel Investment Outlook from property consultancy experts JLL presents a perspective of the hospitality sector Saudi Arabia’s rising tourism hub boasts world-class hotels, sustainable efforts, and more The new Start-Up and Innovation Zone will offer attendees immersive experience to discover the latest in travel technology The region recorded the strongest relative increase in international arrivals in 2023, with visitor numbers reaching 83 percent of pre-pandemic levels Key differentiators include ultra personalized service, memorable experiences, and strategic partnerships Senior vice president and group country manager, GCC, Visa, shares the trends shaping the future of payments in the region Leading global hospitality brand remains committed to supporting the region’s long-term growth Creating world-class and unique experiences that elevate living and travel standards Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the emirate is the place of choice for people to visit, live, work and invest in The sector's contribution to the Gulf's GDP is expected to reach 13.3 percent in 2034, with a value of $371.2 billion Makkah leads Saudi tourism surge with 1,030 new hospitality licenses Three weekly flights between the two capitals as of April 10 ATM 2025 will highlight Saudi Arabia’s expanding tourism sector and forward-looking vision The accommodation and food service sector accounted for a total 3.4 percent share of Dubai’s overall GDP Business travel in the MENA region rose by 50 percent in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 Peshawar joins Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore as Etihad’s fourth nonstop route to Pakistan The opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024 took the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251 Surge was fueled by a 13.8 percent increase in inbound visitor spending compared to 2023 UAE and GCC accounted for 48 percent of registrations Second daily flight will boost weekly passenger capacity by more than 5,000 seats both ways Dubai is holding a festive program of events and experiences running from March 25 to April 6 this year The busiest day of the period is forecast for Saturday, April 5, when 309,000 guests are expected The airport is set to operate 3,344 flights between March 27 and April 6th This initiative seeks to create a welcoming environment for Emirates’ crew members