Press Releases

March 22, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group signs two new hotels in Pakistan

Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world's leading hotel groups, announces the signing of two new hotels in Islamabad, Pakistan. This underlines the Group’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the South Asian market. The two new hotels, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Islamabad, and Radisson Hotel Islamabad Multi Gardens are set to open in the next three years.

Radisson Hotel Group

Pakistan

Press Release Human Resources

March 21, 2023

Marriott International Inks Landmark Agreement With Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to Open Eight Hotels in Saudi Arabia

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open eight hotels in the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. Located in close proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid An Nabawi, the planned properties will be part of the Rua Al Madinah Project which aims to elevate the service and travel experience for visitors of Madinah. The anticipated openings will feature approximately 4,400 rooms across eight of the company’s brands – The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott.

Marriott

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

March 21, 2023

Aleph Hospitality Announces Office in Saudi Arabia and Appoints New Country Head

In line with Dubai headquartered Aleph Hospitality‘s continued expansion, the independent hotel management company has appointed Tariq Yousef Dowidar as Vice President, Saudi Arabia. The company intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.

Aleph Hospitality

Press Release Human Resources

March 9, 2023

Marriott International Signs Agreement With Neom to Open Three Properties Within Luxury Island Destination Sindalah

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open three properties on its luxury island destination Sindalah, situated in the Red Sea off the northwest coast of Saudi Arabia. The multi-deal agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first Autograph Collection Hotels property, as well as two Luxury Collection properties.

Marriott

Sindalah, Saudi Arabia

March 3, 2023

Jumeirah Group Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE, by the global authority on workplace culture. The award is based on the experience and opinion of colleagues working at Jumeirah.

Jumeirah

United Arab Emirates

February 28, 2023

Four Seasons and Red Sea Global to Introduce New Resort in Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Lifestyle Destination

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Red Sea Global (RSG), a closed joint stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, announce plans to introduce a Four Seasons Resort as part of The Red Sea masterplan development.

Four Seasons

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Press Release Sustainability

February 28, 2023

Hilton Partners With Fresh On Table to Double Its Commitment to Local Sourcing From UAE Farms

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced its renewed partnership with UAE-based agri-tech platform, Fresh On Table, at Gulfood 2023, with the aim of doubling the amount of local produce procured for the brand’s properties in the country.

Hilton

United Arab Emirates

February 16, 2023

International Tourists Unlocking Economic Recovery Across the UAE Says the World Travel & Tourism Council

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as overseas travellers head back, providing a much-needed boost to economies across the country.

WTTC

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

February 14, 2023

Abu Dhabi’s hotel performance remained steady in January

Abu Dhabi’s hotel occupancy remained roughly 5 percentage points lower than pre-pandemic levels, while average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) far exceeded recent comparables for the month, according to preliminary January 2023 data from STR.

CoStar

Government of Dubai Media Office

February 7, 2023

Dubai receives 14.36 million international visitors in 2022

Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors in 2022, growing 97 per cent YoY from the 7.28 million tourist arrivals in 2021, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The growth, which enabled the emirate to surpass global and regional tourism recovery levels, contributes to the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to consolidate Dubai’s status as one of the world’s top three cities for travel and business.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 6, 2023

Hyatt Signs Agreement With Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to Bring Three New Hotels to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels, including Grand Hyatt Madinah, Hyatt Regency Madinah and Hyatt Place Madinah. Upon opening, these properties will participate in the World of Hyatt loyalty program and will add a combined 1,729 room keys to Hyatt’s portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, significantly expanding Hyatt’s brand presence in the country and demonstrating its commitment to strategic growth of its portfolio in key markets that matter to its guests, World of Hyatt members, customers and owners.

Hyatt

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Press Release Sales & Marketing

January 11, 2023

STR: Dubai hotel industry closed 2022 with healthy performance

Dubai’s hotel occupancy came in lower than the pre-pandemic comparable, but average daily rate (ADR) once again pushed revenue per available room (RevPAR) far above 2019 levels, according to preliminary December 2022 data from STR.

CoStar

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 19, 2022

Hotel of the Month: InterContinental Amman (Jordan)

In this series, we go behind the front desk to learn everything from the strangest room service requests to quirky fun facts to the most heartwarming reunions. We pick a new destination and hotel each month to give you the inside scoop.

IHG

Amman, Jordan

December 12, 2022

STR: Jeddah’s hotel performance surpassed pre-pandemic levels in November

Jeddah’s hotel performance came in lower than the month prior but surpassed pre-pandemic comparables, according to preliminary November 2022 data from STR.

CoStar

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Diriyah Gate Development Authority

December 6, 2022

Diriyah Gate Development Authority Signs 16 New Global Hotel Brands to its Hospitality Portfolio

Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), responsible for the transformation of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, into one of the greatest gathering places in the world, today announces adding 16 new global hotel brands to its already impressive hospitality portfolio which includes 16 additional global brands. Bringing the total to 32 hotel management agreements with the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, with our first hotel planned to open in 2023.

December 2, 2022

IHCL Signs its 250th Hotel in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its milestone 250th hotel in Saudia Arabia. The Taj-branded hotel is in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), who are responsible for the transformation of the historic city of Diriyah, The City of Earth, into a world-class mixed-use development. The hotel will be part of the Diriyah project, located in close proximity from downtown Riyadh, which envisions the location’s development as an international cultural and lifestyle destination inspired by the birth place of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

IHCL

Press Release General Management

December 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia calls for new global tourism innovation index

Saudi Arabia has made a call to action for worldwide collaboration among likeminded National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) in creating a new Tourism Innovation Index (TII) to enable sustainable, competent and innovative tourism landscape across the globe.

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November 24, 2022

FIFA World Cup, rising fossil fuel exports to drive Qatar economy at 4.6% in 2022, says GlobalData

The much awaited 22nd FIFA men's World Cup is taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. The small and oil and natural gas-rich Arabian Gulf nation has reportedly spent $200 billion so far on infrastructure to accommodate over one million visitors during the month-long sports extravaganza. Against this backdrop, the Qatar economy is expected to grow at a faster pace of 4.6% in 2022 compared to 1.5% in 2021, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData Plc

Qatar