hospitality

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

Notable initiatives include Qatar’s ‘Amaze Yourself‘, Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Land is Calling‘, and the UAE’s ‘Dubai, What’s Not to Love?'

Ali Sajwani on DAMAC Hospitality standing out in a crowded marketplace

Key differentiators include ultra personalized service, memorable experiences, and strategic partnerships

Saudi Arabia sees 89 percent growth in tourist hospitality facilities in 2024

Makkah leads Saudi tourism surge with 1,030 new hospitality licenses

ATM 2025: Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth with 16 percent more exhibitors

ATM 2025 will highlight Saudi Arabia’s expanding tourism sector and forward-looking vision

Business travel in MENA set to soar to $270.8 billion by 2030: Report

Business travel in the MENA region rose by 50 percent in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024

UAE hotel revenues grow to $12.25 billion in 2024 as occupancy rate hits 78 percent

The opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024 took the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251

Saudi travel surplus hits record $13.3 billion in 2024, marking 7.8 percent yearly growth

Surge was fueled by a 13.8 percent increase in inbound visitor spending compared to 2023 

Dubai World Trade Centre: Your guide to April 2025’s must-attend events

Events highlight Dubai's crucial position as a global hub for knowledge exchange, innovation, and economic opportunity

Emirates launches new AED3 million cabin crew facility in Dubai – the ‘Crew Zone’

This initiative seeks to create a welcoming environment for Emirates’ crew members

Eid al-Fitr: Dubai’s Emirates adds 17 flights to Middle East/GCC

The expanded flight schedule offers more chances to reunite, celebrate, and enjoy leisure getaways