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August 27, 2020

UNWTO Delegation Observes Safe Restart Of Tourism In Egypt On Official Visit

A high-level delegation from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government's work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage.

UN Tourism

Egypt

August 12, 2020

Royal Commission for AlUla unveils expansion with Accor in partnership with the Banyan Tree brand

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a partnership agreement with Accor as part of its strategy to develop AlUla as a tourism destination for nature, culture and heritage.The agreement will see Accor operate an expanded Ashar Resort under the Banyan Tree brand. There will be 47 new units added, which will bring the resort's total number up to 82 high-end villas, along with a luxury spa and several gourmet restaurants. This will be guided by a sensitive design that allows each villa to blend discreetly into the striking natural scenery of the Ashar valley, located 15km from the Kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra.The partnership with the leading global hospitality group has been signed ahead of AlUla's official opening to the world as a year-round destination in October 2020.

Accor

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

August 12, 2020

STR: Preliminary July Data For Jeddah Hotels

Jeddah's hotel industry reported improved but low performance levels during July 2020, according to preliminary data from STR.

Press Release Operations & Strategy

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 15, 2020

COVID-19 pushes airlines to explore ways to encourage seamless travel, says GlobalData

Mathew George, Ph.D., Aerospace & Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view:

GlobalData Plc

United Arab Emirates

July 13, 2020

STR: Preliminary June data for Dubai hotels

Dubai's hotel industry reported slightly improved but still relatively low performance levels, according to preliminary June data from STR. Compared with June 2019:

June 11, 2020

STR: Preliminary May data for Abu Dhabi hotels

Abu Dhabi's hotel industry reported improved but still relatively low performance levels, according to preliminary May data from STR. Compared with May 2019:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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May 11, 2020

STR: Preliminary April data for Jeddah hotels

Because of the continued limitations and concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeddah's hotel industry reported its lowest overall performance on record, according to preliminary April data from STR. Compared with April 2019:

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 9, 2020

STR: Preliminary March data for Abu Dhabi hotels

Reflecting the circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic, STR's preliminary March data for Abu Dhabi shows significant year-over-year declines in the three key performance metrics. Compared with March 2019 data:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 17, 2020

STR: Dubai hotel performance shows COVID-19 impact

STR's preliminary data for Dubai shows hotel performance declines worsening as concern around the COVID-19 pandemic broadens. February preliminary data:

Press Release Operations & Strategy

March 4, 2020

A strategic new partnership between Rotana hotels & Coworking platform WitWork

WitWork, a community that transforms cafés, restaurants, and hotels into coworking spaces, has added the Rotana group of hotels to its portfolio. This strategic partnership will introduce several new coworking options to WitWork expansive list of prime venues.

Rotana

United Arab Emirates

Press Release

February 14, 2020

Archipelago International's Expansion Continues with the Signing of an Agreement in Dubai

Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately owned and independent hotel operator, announced a new long-term strategic partnership agreement with Maison Privee, one of Dubai's fastest-growing holiday homes and corporate rental management companies.

Archipelago International

Press Release Sales & Marketing

February 12, 2020

STR: Preliminary January data for Jeddah hotels

STR's preliminary January 2020 data for hotels in Jeddah indicates significant growth in demand and occupancy. Based on daily data from the month, Jeddah reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

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Tambourine

January 29, 2020

Luxury Travel Awards Announced at the 13th Ultras Ceremony in Dubai

Ultratravel Collection, a joint venture between Global Hotel Alliance ("GHA"), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning, multi-brand loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, and multi-media brand Ultratravel, last night sponsored another glittering and star-studded awards ceremony. Held at the Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai, the newest landmark destination for grand design and regal interior, the 13th annual ULTRAs celebrated the success of the leading travel companies in the world voted by the readers of The Telegraph's luxury travel magazine and members of the DISCOVERY loyalty programme.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)

Press Release Sales & Marketing

January 23, 2020

Dur Hospitality Demonstrates Growth At SHIC 2020

The third edition of the Saudi Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) concluded on the 21st and 22nd of January, at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, where Dur Hospitality hosted the prestigious event as the strategic partner, under the patronage of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH), in partnership with Bench Events and MEED and in the presence of over 350 dignitaries, industry experts, hoteliers and investors.

MEED

January 23, 2020

Marriott International Signs Landmark Deal To Open The First Fairfield By Marriott Hotel In Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it has signed a landmark agreement with Nahdet Al-Mashaer to open a 2,600-room Fairfield by Marriott property in Makkah. The agreement is expected to deliver the first Fairfield by Marriott property to the Middle East and Africa region, create the largest Fairfield hotel in the world and bring one of the largest hotels to the growing religious destination of Makkah. Construction for the Fairfield by Marriott Makkah Al Naseemhas already commenced and the hotel is slated to open in 2023.

MEED

January 23, 2020

Mysk by Shaza Delivers Captivating Pitch for Owners at Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference

Mysk by Shaza took part in the 'Three Minute Pitch' at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) in Riyadh on 21 January. Noelle Homsy, Development Manager of Shaza Hotels, delivered a highly-acclaimed presentation, showcasing Mysk's enriching transformational experiences infused with cultural connections.

Shaza Hotels Ltd.

Press Release Operations & Strategy

January 23, 2020

IHG Signs Two New Hotels In Saudi Arabia Following Announcement Of Office In Riyadh

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced two new properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Further strengthening its foothold in the luxury segment in KSA, IHG has signed a management agreement for InterContinental Dammam in partnership with Salem Mohammed Al Qahtani. To cater to the need for more branded midscale accommodation in Riyadh, IHG has also signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz in partnership with Saleh Alsalamah and Partner Companies.

IHG

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 22, 2020

ADMARES to deliver 16 floating hotels to Qatar to serve tourists and fans for the FIFA World Cup 2022

TURKU, Finland, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparations to host the 2022 World Cup, Qetaifan Projects, a Katara Hospitality owned company signed a memorandum of understanding with ADMARES; the world leader in alternative real estate with pioneering construction methods. Qetaifan Projects continues its series of local and international partnerships that would add to Qetaifan Island North and serve the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors in Qatar. The Memorandum of Understanding includes the construction and operation of 16 floating hotels on the shores of Qetaifan Island North to provide accommodation for the masses within the fan villages during the 2022 World Cup. The hotels have a unique design; 72-meter-long and 16-meter-wide (236-feet-long and 52-feet-wide), each consisting of 101 guest rooms, a restaurant, and a lounge bar. All of the 16 four-story hotels will be identical, offering a total of 1616 floating hotel rooms.

ADMARES

Qetaifan Island North, Qatar

January 22, 2020

Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with Hasaad Real Estate to operate Millennium Central Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East, the region's fastest-growing hotel management company, announced the signing of its first Millennium Central property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Hasaad Real Estate, on stage at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC), held in Riyadh from 21-22 January, 2020.

MEED