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The New Economics of Hospitality: ESG, AI, And Value Creation in The MEA Region

The Middle East and Africa remain among the most dynamic frontiers for hospitality investment. Three trends stand out. First, diversification of economies- particularly in the Gulf, has positioned tourism as a strategic growth engine. Governments ar...

Hala Matar Choufany
Hala Matar Choufany
President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai
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Israel’s Tourism and Hospitality Outlook – From Recovery to Reinvention

With the opening of our new office in Tel Aviv, we’re doubling down on our commitment to be a driving force in the future of Israel’s hospitality sector. The country has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, inclu...

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Ronit Copeland
Founder & Managing Partner - HVS Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv
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Spotlight on Middle East: Tourism at Risk Amid Middle East Tensions

The Middle East’s hospitality industry is navigating a high-stakes environment as regional conflicts and geopolitical tensions bring both opportunities and significant threats. Hotels in key Middle Eastern markets are feeling the impact of rising in...

Tareq Bagaeen
Tareq Bagaeen
Senior Consultant at Hotstats
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Exploring HVS Middle East & Africa’s New Service Lines, Market Outlook, and Regional Trends with Hospitality News Middle East

Hala Matar Choufany chats with Hospitality News Middle East and Rita Ghantous about HVS Middle East & Africa’s new service lines, market outlook, growing trends and regional sentiment:

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President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai
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How many more hotel rooms can the Gulf take? Plenty, it seems

I’ve often wondered how many hotels Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Saudi Arabia can sustain. Despite decades of experience in the hospitality sector, I am not sure. And I can’t be the only one.

Nils Heckscher
Nils Heckscher
Managing Director | Head of Africa, PKF hospitality
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2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report takeaways for EMEA Hoteliers
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2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report takeaways for EMEA Hoteliers

Revinate’s 2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report has just been released, with a format that is even more engaging. This year’s report offers an in-depth analysis of over 1.8 billion emails and more than 37 million guest reviews from 2023.

Karen Stephens
Karen Stephens
Chief Revenue Officer at Revinate
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by Karen Stephens
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