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.
ETG appoints Samyra Krooswijk as Head of Business Development, Direct Supply Middle East, to grow its directly contracted hotel portfolio across the region and Turkey.
FHS World 2026, themed "Reinvest in our Future," runs 29 Sep to 1 Oct at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, with 30 speakers confirmed including executives from Kerzner, Marriott, Radisson, and Rotana.
The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah is proud to announce the appointment of Mr Azmi Shalaby as the new General Manager of the five-star property.
Jannah Hotels & Resorts announces the promotion of Roger Nader to the position of Cluster General Manager for EDGE and Jannah Ras Al Khaimah, reflecting the group’s continued focus on strengthening leadership across its growing hospitality portfolio in the UAE.
Wyndham's 100-hotel Super 8 signing in Saudi Arabia exemplifies how mid-market and lifestyle brands are filling a supply gap as UAE and Saudi Tourism 2030 strategies shift from luxury-led to balanced growth.
Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, the Group's newest standalone branded Mansions which is anticipated for handover in 2029.
Hozpitality Group's Women Leaders PowerList Middle East 2026 names 30 influential female professionals across hotel operations, sales, revenue management, and executive leadership in the region.
The Middle East hotel construction pipeline hit a record 717 projects and 177,110 rooms in Q1 2026, up 13% YOY, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE leading by project count.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights is a 537-room five-star city hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, affiliated with Radisson Blu, part of Radisson Hotel Group. Located in Barsha Heights, the hotel offers spacious rooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, 16 meeting and event spaces, a spa and fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a Kids’ Club for business travelers, leisure guests, families, and extended-stay visitors.
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.
The Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha have appointed Christina Samir as cluster hotel manager, enhancing its senior leadership team with a seasoned professional recognised for her impact in the hospitality sector.
Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, announces the appointment of Chef Yiduo Wang as Executive Chef.
Q1 revenues reached $921 million with 35 million loyalty members, as international stays drove 69% of room revenues across the independent hotel alliance.
Stoppe joins with more than two decades of global experience and aims to build on the hotel’s legacy of luxury hospitality.
Cheval Collection, the award-winning, UK-based luxury hospitality company, has moved into the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Otto as Director of Food & Beverage, bringing a wealth of international luxury hospitality expertise to the resort’s dynamic culinary portfolio. With an extensive background spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States, he joins Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort with a strong track record in leading large-scale, multi-outlet operations within some of the world’s most prestigious hotels.
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding today announced the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is set to undergo a carefully phased and thoughtful restoration programme, designed to safeguard its legacy for generations to come. With an odyssey of over twenty-five years of continuous operations, the conservation of the architectural masterpiece will see its distinctive interior décor enhanced with the same attention to detail as preserving a work of art.
Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf has appointed Hamid Raddawi as Executive Chef, overseeing culinary operations across Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf.
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