Jeddah hotel performance jumped in September
Jeddah hotels saw RevPAR surge 53.3% year-over-year in September 2026, with the Gulf Cup opening day driving peak occupancy of 78.3% and ADR of SAR688.72.
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GCC set to deliver nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, taking total supply to 616,000 keys
Cavendish Maxwell reports GCC hotel supply will grow 25% to 616,000 rooms by 2030, while 2026 occupancy has fallen across all six markets due to regional tensions disrupting international travel.
Middle East Travel & Tourism Faces Temporary Headwinds But Remains the World's Strongest Long-Term Growth Story
WTTC forecasts a 14.5% contraction in Middle East tourism GDP in 2026 due to conflict, but projects 6.3% annual growth through 2036, making it the world's fastest-growing tourism region.
From Geopolitical Shock to Strategic Sovereignty—The Middle East Tourism Industry's "Hard Landing" and Resilience Reconstruction
The 2026 Iran conflict scenario is used to assess systemic vulnerabilities in Middle East tourism, with $600M in daily losses and a 2-4 year setback to Saudi Vision 2030, alongside three strategic recommendations for investors.
By Dr. Tong Yin, Founder and doctoral researcher, InsightBridge Global LLC
What the Desert Already Knows
A 2026 strategic assessment of Gulf hospitality arguing that giga-project corrections mask a deeper, more durable shift toward heritage-led, authenticity-driven luxury that will define global hospitality trends through 2030.
By Nicolas Frangos, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Luxxie Lime - Luxury & Lifestyle Hospitality
Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel Owner and Investor Sentiment on the U.S.-Iran Conflict
HVS surveyed owners and investors representing 160,000 GCC hotel rooms, finding cautious but intact long-term confidence despite the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict disrupting aviation and traveller demand.
By Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai, HVS
“Travel & Tourism Accelerates after Effective Recovery” Says WTTC In New Global Report Reinforcing Sector’s Proven Resilience After A Crisis
WTTC's four-decade analysis shows tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to global GDP in 2025 and confirms destinations always recover from crises with strong government leadership.
FHS Business Unusual: How are we coping?
UAE hospitality leaders and Minister of Economy discuss recovery strategies amid regional conflicts, with Oxford Economics forecasting resilient long-term demand despite near-term challenges.
WTTC Hosts Historic Recovery & Leadership Cruise along Egypt’s Suez Canal with over 300 Leaders from the Public and Private Sector
WTTC brings together 300+ industry leaders aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss global tourism recovery, with Egypt showcasing tourism revenue growth from $4.9B to $18B+.
Middle East Travel & Tourism Soars as Saudi Arabia Fuels Growth at Nearly Twice the Global Rate and Leads the Region
WTTC data shows Middle East tourism GDP reached $385.8 billion in 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading at $178 billion and business travel spending surging 23% regionwide.
Global Hotel Alliance reports strong start to 2026
Q1 revenues reached $921 million with 35 million loyalty members, as international stays drove 69% of room revenues across the independent hotel alliance.
Eventful January boosted Abu Dhabi hotel rates
ADR reached AED846.34 (+10.4%) and RevPAR hit AED720.98 (+9.9%), driven by conferences like WCO Technology and concerts by Lewis Capaldi and Linkin Park.
From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector
The conference brought together 1,600 leaders with $975M in business opportunities, revealing five trends reshaping Middle East hospitality beyond traditional room-based models.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
CoStar data shows Qatar hotels achieved 83.9% occupancy in November 2025, with Formula 1 and Doha Film Festival driving the highest ADR and RevPAR since the 2022 World Cup.
Skift Global Forum East 2025: 9 Takeaways for the Future of Travel
Skift partnered with Abu Dhabi's tourism authority to analyze key industry shifts, from the Middle East's growing influence to AI's impact on travel planning.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
Qatar's occupancy hit 83.9% with RevPAR rising 20.3% year-over-year, driven by Formula 1 and the Doha Film Festival.
Global Hotel Alliance Reveals What Travel Will Look Like in 2026
The study of 34 million GHA DISCOVERY members shows travelers will prioritize personal expression over destinations, with leisure trips averaging 6 vs 4 business trips.
Israel’s Tourism and Hospitality Outlook – From Recovery to Reinvention
The report projects 2% GDP growth for 2025 with tourism recovering through North American and European visitors, while the Abraham Accords create new regional travel opportunities.
By Ronit Copeland, Founder & Managing Partner - HVS Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, HVS
Knight Frank: More hotel investment deals expected as UAE hospitality sector enjoys double-digit growth
Knight Frank is anticipating an active market for hotel deals in the UAE as the Emirates continue to be a magnet for hospitality capital. In its UAE Hospitality Market Review – Autumn 2025, the global property consultancy says an increasing range of regional and international investors are being attracted to a maturing market characterised by strong growth fundamentals and a deepening pool of institutional capital.
Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy reached record-high for August
Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.