Press Releases

November 17, 2022

Qatar’s hotel industry set to win big during the FIFA World Cup

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicking off on Sunday, 20 November, Qatar’s hotel industry is looking forward to a nice performance lift from this “mega event” as fans from all over the world are set to visit the Middle East for a game (or several) of football.

Qatar

November 15, 2022

STR: Riyadh’s hotel industry showed improved performance in October

Riyadh’s hotel industry showed improved performance from the month prior, according to preliminary October 2022 data from STR.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 10, 2022

IMARAT signs Agreement to Construct its Fourth Hotel in Collaboration with Marriott International

IMARAT Group has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to develop a Courtyard by Marriott project in DHA Multan. The signing ceremony took place at Marriott International’s Office in Dubai.

Imarat Group

Multan, Pakistan

November 4, 2022

Tiësto and Tate McRae Partner with Atlantis The Royal, for New Single “10:35”

GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA platinum-certified international icon Tiësto has joined forces with multi-platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae and Dubai’s new ultra-luxury resort Atlantis The Royal to create the spectacular new single, “10:35,” listen HERE. The track is joined by a strikingly conceptual music video that will make its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and Paramount Times Square Billboards. The visual is highlighted by a performance from Tiësto and Tate throughout the stunning Atlantis The Royal resort, with the Dubai skyline as the glittering backdrop. Watch HERE.

Kerzner

November 2, 2022

Facts You’ve Probably Didn’t Know about Dubai’s Most Iconic Hotel Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

It is well known to everyone that Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is an architectural marvel that has put Dubai on the world map. The sail-shaped hotel was designed to become the icon of Dubai; a hotel that reflected the emirate’s past and its future as well as its bold ambition to become one of the most culturally diverse and dynamic cities in the world. The all-suite hotel not only challenges the norms of hotel design but has also redefined the meaning of luxury hospitality in both Dubai and around the world. Dubai's most iconic hotel and a global icon of Arabian luxury, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is the flagship hotel of Jumeirah Group’s portfolio of exceptional properties, representing a timeless pinnacle of luxury.

Jumeirah

October 27, 2022

Qatar Hotel Bookings Rising Ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Across the months of November and December 2022, Qatar will welcome football fans from across the globe as the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup. With the first match kicking off on 20 November, hotel bookings in the country have ramped up since rooms were released to the public earlier this month. Over the coming months, STR will deliver a series of articles to analyze hotel booking trends for the “mega event” as well as examine historical data as it actualizes—not only in Qatar but surrounding destinations before and after the event.

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Qatar

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October 25, 2022

A metaverse-themed nightclub VISION will soon launch at H Hotel Dubai

One of China’s largest entertainment companies, WanTing Group, has announced plans to open its first venue in the region, VISION, this November. To be located at The H Hotel Dubai, VISION promises a nightlife experience that “blurs the lines of reality to pioneer virtual hospitality”.

H Hotels & Resorts Management

October 24, 2022

Future Hospitality Summit returns to Riyadh from 28 February to 2 March 2023

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will take place in Riyadh in 2023, bringing together the region’s industry leaders for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the Kingdom’s hospitality and tourism sectors.

The Bench

Saudi Arabia

September 22, 2022

Hospitality’s highest flyers honoured at FHS Awards

The top players in the Middle East and Africa’s hospitality sector were honoured at the Future Hospitality Summit Awards today in the presence of Founding Patron of the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC), His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.

The Bench

September 19, 2022

Dubai retains luxury crown in bounce back

Dubai drove a persuasive recovery after travel reopened with a combination of marketing, focusing on value, and expanding its family-oriented offering.

Global Asset Solutions

September 14, 2022

STR: Abu Dhabi hotels recorded higher occupancy in August

Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry recorded higher occupancy than the month prior, but lower room rates, according to preliminary August 2022 data from STR.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Human Resources

August 30, 2022

Premier Inn Qatar appoints new senior management team

Premier Inn has announced new management appointments in Qatar as part of its Middle East growth strategy, with new General Managers and Operations Managers at its two hotels in Doha.

Whitbread PLC

Doha, Qatar

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August 22, 2022

Hotel of the Month: InterContinental David Tel Aviv

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

Tel Aviv, Israel

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August 11, 2022

STR: Dubai hotel performance remained steady in July

Aligned with historical patterns, Dubai’s hotel industry reported lower performance than the month prior while recovery levels to 2019 remained steady, according to preliminary July 2022 data from STR.

Government of Dubai Media Office

August 9, 2022

Dubai firmly on course to achieve tourism goals as city welcomes 7.12 million international visitors in first half of 2022

Dubai attracted 7.12 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022, recording more than 183% growth in visitors compared to the 2.52 million tourists who visited Dubai during the same period in 2021, according to latest data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This positive trend in H1 2022 places the city firmly on track to achieve its tourism goals for 2022 and beyond, and further reinforces its position as an international destination of choice.

United Arab Emirates

July 25, 2022

First 50 speakers signed up for the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has confirmed the first 50 speakers for the region’s flagship hospitality investment platform taking place from 19-21 September at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Co-organised by The Bench and MEED, FHS consists of multiple conference tracks, awards, workshops and in-person networking features. These include the 18th edition of AHIC - Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, GRIF - Global Restaurant Investment Forum, AHIF Marketspace – Focus on Morocco, Startup Den, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge Finals and plenty more - all under one roof. The overall theme of the Summit is ‘Lead the Change’, and Host Sponsor is Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.

The Bench

July 13, 2022

STR: Riyadh hotels reported higher occupancy in June

Riyadh’s hotel industry reported higher occupancy than the month prior, but lower room rates, according to preliminary June 2022 data from STR.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 8, 2022

Rotana's new F&B platform ‘Rotana at the Table'

Rotana has announced the launch of an interactive food & beverage (F&B) platform ‘Rotana at the Table’. The platform was recently introduced on Instagram and shares original content to celebrate the F&B industry.

Rotana

United Arab Emirates

July 6, 2022

Dubai hotels achieve profitability levels seven times higher than 2019

Among key hotel markets in the Middle East, Dubai’s gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) came in seven times higher than the 2019 comparable, according to STR‘s May 2022 P&L data release.