Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Announces Cancellation of HITEC MENA
HFTP cites logistical and operational challenges in the current environment for large international events as reasons for the postponement.
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New Jumeirah Campaign Illuminates the Beauty of Arabian Hospitality in Cinematic Tribute
The 90-second film features Emirati poet Shamma Al Bastaki and director Emmanuel Adjei, using light as a metaphor across Jumeirah's global portfolio.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Drive Middle East Hotel Pipeline to Record High of 710 Projects in Q4 2025
Saudi Arabia leads with 394 projects and Egypt follows with 140, while luxury and upper upscale segments hit record highs across the region.
Hozpitality Group Unveils "Hozpitality's Best 30 F&B Leaders in the Middle East 2026" Powerlist
The 2026 powerlist recognizes 30 F&B leaders across hotels and restaurants in the Middle East, with winners to be celebrated at Dubai gala in March.
Kerten Hospitality Enters 2026 With Strong Momentum, Accelerating Expansion And Bolstering Leadership
Kerten signed 1,000 new keys in January 2026 after reporting 55% revenue growth and 69% GOP increase in 2025, with six openings planned for early 2026.
Milan hotel booking levels top 85% ahead of Winter Olympics
CoStar data shows February occupancy will hit 77.9%, the highest on record for Milan, with ADR jumping 48.1% year over year.
AI Concerns for the Hospitality Industry
The article warns hospitality professionals about AI psychosis risks from extended chatbot interactions and provides guidelines for safe implementation.
By Frank Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), HFTP
Choice Hotels EMEA Announces Long-Term Africa Growth Plan with 100-Hotel Commitment by 2035
The expansion launches with three Kenyan properties under Clarion and Ascend brands, part of Choice's broader EMEA growth delivering 17% unit growth in 2025.
Why Chefs Leave? What a Global Survey Reveals About the Kitchen Retention Crisis
Global survey of 460 chefs reveals 69% routinely consider leaving roles due to toxic leadership, work-family conflict, and unsustainable working conditions.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces first speakers for 2026 edition
The April 2026 event expects 1,100+ delegates and will focus on investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector, including giga projects and secondary cities.
CIO Summit EMEA to Gather Hospitality Leaders for Strategic Technology Conversations, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade
HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade will host senior IT executives at W Amsterdam for strategic discussions on AI adaptation, sustainability tech, and regional technology leadership.
1912 Hotels Takes Over Operations of Hotel Raphael in Vienna
1912 Hotels will review positioning and potential repositioning of the 78-room property located opposite Vienna's Raimund Theater.
PATA Signs MoU with Phuket Hotels Association to Support Responsible Growth in Hospitality Sector
The partnership enables mutual affiliate membership, joint events, and quarterly research sharing between PATA's regional network and PHA's Phuket hotel members.
Wrapping Up: Top Ranking Destinations in 2025
London leads global travel while Madrid and Alicante saw strongest growth at +10%, with Chinese cities dominating APAC gains.
From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector
The conference brought together 1,600 leaders with $975M in business opportunities, revealing five trends reshaping Middle East hospitality beyond traditional room-based models.
A Roundtable Discussion with Caribbean and Latin American Lodging Experts
CBRE convenes executives from Sandals, Hyatt, Hilton, Palladium, Posadas and others to discuss 2025 market challenges, all-inclusive growth, and expansion strategies across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality
Five Hampton by Hilton hotels totaling 350+ keys will open across Amritsar, Vrindavan, Raipur, and Lonavala within two years under a licensing deal with NILE Hospitality.
Hozpitality Group Celebrates the 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards & GM Powerlist 2025 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai
The 11th annual awards recognized 40+ general managers and hospitality leaders across Dubai and the Middle East, with winners including Mark Kirby from One&Only Resorts and Fredrik Reinisch from Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek.
Skift Global Forum East 2025: 9 Takeaways for the Future of Travel
Skift partnered with Abu Dhabi's tourism authority to analyze key industry shifts, from the Middle East's growing influence to AI's impact on travel planning.
Dusit Thani College begins new wave of global expansion, introduces fast-track hospitality training in Saudi Arabia
The six-month program launches in Riyadh in January 2026, targeting Saudi Arabia's projected 2.7 million hospitality jobs by 2025.