SPARK, in partnership with EYouth and with support from Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt - a pioneering platform designed to equip 25,000 individuals across the MENA region with essential skills for the tourism industry (Maharat.SPARK.Ngo/).
Did you know that Jordan’s hospitality industry is one of the fastest-growing in the Middle East, with a projected annual growth rate of over 5%? In the heart of this thriving sector is the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), a pioneering institution driving excellence in culinary education.
Oravel Stays has announced the launch of SUDNAY Emirates Grand Hotel as part of its plans to add 15 SUNDAY Hotels in Dubai in 2025. The hotel is located next to the Financial Center metro station. Some of the key destinations in Dubai such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai World Trade Center, Emmar Square, The Dubai Fountain, DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center), Dubai Frame, Museum of Future and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo are located within the four-kilometer radius.
Boosted by the Spanish Super Cup 2025, Jeddah’s hotel industry posted its highest January occupancy level since 2015, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics and news.
The 13th edition of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia (www.TheHotelShowSaudiArabia.com) is set to return as a standalone event in 2025. It will serve as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders to capitalise on Saudi Arabia’s booming tourism sector while contributing to the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 objectives.
ONE Development, the UAE’s AI-driven boutique lifestyle property developer based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has launched ONE/AD, an innovative endeavour set to disrupt the hospitality industry as the first musical themed boutique hotel integrating AI, music and wellness. Co-founded by ONE Development and the entertainment legend, superstar Amr Diab, DO Boutique Hotels is orchestrating a fusion of bold design, wellness, evocative music and AI.
HVS, the leading independent global hospitality consultancy firm, has announced the opening of its Israeli office, marking a significant expansion of its global presence in the Europe and Middle East region. Located in Tel Aviv, this new office reflects HVS’s commitment to supporting clients in one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets. Led by Ronit Copeland, a renowned international hospitality expert with extensive experience across Israel, Europe, and the USA, HVS Tel Aviv will deliver world-class international expertise tailored to the needs of the local market.
At the prestigious Global Labour Market Conference, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Umm Al-Qura University, the Ministry of Tourism’s Project Management Office (PMO), and Sommet Education officially announce a strategic partnership to transform human capital development in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading full-service global hospitality management company, has signed a strategic Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Karmastaji Group to oversee a portfolio of three hotels in Dubai with 259 keys and five outlets. This partnership underscores the trust that Dubai-based Karmastaji Group has placed in Valor Hospitality Partners Middle East to deliver exceptional operational efficiency and maximize investment returns. Valor’s expertise in hospitality management continues to help visionary developers like Karmastaji Group transform their assets into successful business ventures.
Host of multiple events, Qatar’s hotel industry saw its highest December 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.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Naif Alrajhi Investment, are proud to announce the signing of the first TRIBE and TRIBE Living addresses in Saudi Arabia within King Salman Park project. This milestone reflects both TRIBE’s ambitious global expansion and the Saudi Vision 2030 to create vibrant urban spaces that inspire residents and visitors alike. This follows the King Salman Park Foundation's announcement last year to develop the first real estate investment plot within King Salman Park, in partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment.
Amsa Hospitality Academy is delighted to announce a new partnership with King Khalid University for the launch of a joint training program. Launched in November, an inaugural cohort of 20 university graduates has begun vocational training at the soon-to-open Mercure Khamis Mushait, the first internationally branded hotel in the Aseer Province city of Khamis Mushait.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is on track to triple its presence in Egypt with plans to open 25 hotels across the country, including the signing of more than ten new properties under the global hospitality company’s award-winning brands. Hilton’s growing pipeline brings it closer to its aim of exceeding 40 hotels operating in Egypt over the coming years.
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to open three hotels within the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The anticipated openings will be part of the KEC master-development and feature over 1,200 rooms across three of the company’s brands – Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton and Residence Inn by Marriott.
Building on the success of our first episode, the Accor (unpacked) video series returns to uncover more captivating stories from our hotels and brands through the voices of our teams. In this episode, we discover Ennismore’s 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central with Mehdi Khei, General Manager and Sanela Vuckovic, Restaurant Manager at the Nomad Day Bar. It’s now their turn to share meaningful items from their luggage – a book from the hotel’s spectacular library and a pack of Nightjar coffee beans from the Nomad Day Bar – as symbols of the way the hotel builds a unique legacy, based on local connections, cultural diversity and a special sense of community.
Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager, today announced the launch of Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Mandarin Oriental Residences, located within Saadiyat Cultural District. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the 226 unique and luxurious residences will be managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and sales launch on 21 November 2024.
Did you know that Jordan’s hospitality industry is one of the fastest-growing in the Middle East, with a projected annual growth rate of over 5%? In the heart of this thriving sector is the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), a pioneering institution driving excellence in culinary education.
Diwali celebrations helped Dubai’s hotel industry post its highest October occupancy level since 2012, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the national enabler of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, to establish a preliminary framework for developing hospitality projects that will enhance the country’s tourism infrastructure.
The second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards welcomed around 1,200 applications from businesses and individuals working in the sector. The different categories and sub-categories were designed to reflect the diversity of Qatar's growing tourism sector. Between 2019 and 2024, international arrivals to Qatar grew by 147%, with the sector also a growing hub for tourism innovation and investments.