Taking its best shot
November 2026 1401
When Stuart Gibb walks me into one of the pristine, newly completed team bases at the all-new JA Sports & Shooting Club, my first thought isn’t of mud, stud...
ITB Asia presents record-breaking show
November 2026 1474
The 18th edition of ITB Asia took place at Singapore’s Marina Bays Sands Expo and Convention Centre from October 21 to 23, bringing together more than 1,000 bra...
The real value of bringing people together
November 2026 1508
In an increasingly fragmented world, business events are becoming vital infrastructure for connection, knowledge exchange and long-term growth. According to the...
GHA pioneers independent growth via global collaboration
November 2026 1196
Operating purely independently leaves hoteliers heavily reliant on online travel agents, driving up commissions to 18-20 per cent, according to Global Hotel All...
Tomorrow’s footprint unfolds
November 2026 1871
Under the defining theme Resilience, Rebound & Reinvention: The Next Era of Global Travel, World Travel Market (WTM) London is set to open its doors with st...
Reclaiming hospitality with human touch
November 2026 1616
In an industry increasingly distracted by algorithm-driven promises and corporate consolidation, Rotana CEO Philip Barnes offers a refreshingly candid reality c...
Minor Hotels eyes massive Middle East expansion
November 2026 1386
Minor Hotels is charting an aggressive growth trajectory across the Middle East, capitalising on a sharp rise in regional bookings driven by domestic staycation...
Abu Dhabi reveals diverse events season
November 2026 1338
Abu Dhabi has launched its latest events season, presenting more than 40 major cultural, sporting, musical and lifestyle experiences across the emirate through ...
New Rotana mangroves property to boost RAK events sector
November 2026 1297
Rotana is gearing up to unveil a landmark addition to the northern emirate’s hospitality landscape: Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves. Strategically si...
JA Hatta Fort Hotel balances legacy and leisure
November 2026 1154
JA Hatta Fort Hotel stands apart as one of the UAE’s most distinctive staycation choices, not merely for its mountain setting but for its legacy. Opened in 1981...
Connecting the journey across Yas Island
November 2026 1294
Yas Island’s evolution from an ambitious leisure project into one of the world's most concentrated entertainment hubs is entering a defining new chapter. At the...
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa eyes strong 2027
November 2026 1166
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa is successfully navigating the evolving hospitality landscape by positioning itself as a versatile destination capable of caterin...
Dubai's World of Entertainment
November 2026 1371
With 20 parks, attractions and destinations across Dubai, Dubai Holding Entertainment brings together a diverse collection of leisure experiences. It has a grow...
Discover the charms of Trnava Region, Slovakia
November 2026 2066
Nestled in the heart of Slovakia, the Trnava Region is emerging as an intriguing destination for travellers from the GCC, offering a unique combination of therm...
HIGHLANDER debuts new series in Ras Al Khaimah
November 2026 1337
The Middle East’s premier long-distance hiking event is returning to Ras Al Khaimah in November with the regional debut of the HIGHLANDER Summit Series, introdu...
The end of the boring hotel room
November 2026 1891
The traditional hotel model is evolving to meet a new generation of traveller expectations. For decades, the global hospitality formula remained comfortably pre...
Atmosphere Core to debut ONE BANYAN concept in March
November 2026 1239
Atmosphere Core has unveiled plans for its tenth property in the Maldives, introducing ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru, An Atmosphere Hotel, slated to welcome guests in ...
Palm properties tap dual-hotel edge for rebound
November 2026 1169
TTN caught up with Ahmad Shaban Fernandez, Cluster General Manager of NH Collection Dubai The Palm and DUKES The Palm Dubai Hotel, to discuss Dubai’s resilience...
How Hyatt balances lifestyle scale and trade loyalty
November 2026 1298
Four decades after introducing Hyatt Regency Dubai to the Arabian Gulf’s nascent hospitality landscape, Hyatt Hotels Corporation is steering its Middle East and...
Showcasing the warmth, heritage of Bahrain
November 2026 1711
In a region defined by headline-grabbing scale and architectural superlatives, Bahrain continues to carve out a compelling, distinct proposition grounded in acc...
Bahrain leads charge on regional tourism synergy
November 2026 1435
Strategic regional collaboration, proactive policy alignment, and a unified destination narrative are the foundational pillars steering the global tourism indus...
Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain bolsters luxury positioning
November 2026 1262
Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain has maintained encouraging momentum through the summer, with a particularly strong August and September trading in line with las...
BTEA joins WTTC as destination partner, unlocking access
November 2026 1580
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has officially joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as Destination Partner, formalising a s...
Hawar Resort by Mantis charts outreach and culinary rebrand
November 2026 1269
Hawar Resort by Mantis is entering its next phase of growth with a strategic culinary relaunch and an aggressive international sales push, General Manager Denni...
Steering growth with grounded precision
November 2026 1167
In a regional tourism landscape defined by high-velocity announcements, branded residences, and ever-shifting hospitality concepts, longevity remains the ultima...
Al Bustan reports occupancy growth
November 2026 1070
Dubai’s hospitality sector continues to demonstrate immense resilience, with legacy properties successfully modernising to meet evolving global demands. Leading...
Saudi Arabia’s first adults-only Overwater Villas unveiled on the Red Sea
November 2026 1373
Rixos Murjana has unveiled Saudi Arabia’s first adults-only Overwater Villas, introducing a new level of privacy and personalised luxury to the Kingdom’s Red Se...
Expanding horizons across the skies
November 2026 1245
As the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) marks two decades of shaping regional skies, the sector is undergoing a profound struc...
Malta summit delivers multi-billion dollar pledges
November 2026 1439
Against the historic limestone backdrop of Valletta, the World Travel & Tourism Council convened its 26th Global Summit under an urgent, imperative theme: F...
Visa reform, diversification priorities for Europe
November 2026 1934
Europe may welcome nearly half of the world’s international travellers, but maintaining that global pre-eminence will require decisive structural overhauls acro...
UAE staycation bookings rose 31pc ahead of half-term break
November 2026 1305
UAE staycation bookings increased by 31 per cent year-on-year ahead of the October half-term break, according to the booking data from dnata Travel, highlightin...
Travel Counsellors UAE hits record sales
November 2026 1136
Travel Counsellors UAE recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in September 2026, reaching Dh13.2 million ($3.59 million), a 28 per cent increase compared with ...
GCC to add 126,000 hotel rooms by 2030
November 2026 1571
Countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to deliver nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, boosting existing supply by 25 per cent and takin...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
November 2026 1555
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts hosted senior hospitality, tourism and real estate leaders at a cocktail reception at TRYP by Wyndham Dubai on September 28, ahead ...
FHS World
November 2026 1119
FHS World will return to Ras Al Khaimah in November 2027, with Wynn Al Marjan Island hosting the hospitality investment summit. The event, organised by The Benc...
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre
November 2026 1245
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh Minhal celebrated Saudi National Day in partnership with Nutq Association for Speech and Language Disorders, ...
Web in Travel (WiT)
November 2026 1006
Web in Travel (WiT) will return to Queenstown, New Zealand, on March 28, 2028, following the success of its inaugural event earlier in 2026. Organised in partne...
The 11th edition of MEBAA Show 2026
November 2026 1293
The 11th edition of MEBAA Show 2026 will open on Dubai Airshow Site at Dubai World Central from December 8-10, featuring an expanded Luxury Boulevard showcasing...
Priority Pass
November 2026 1104
Priority Pass has announced the Pioneer of the Year and All Star of the Year winners at its 2026 Excellence Awards. Cozaya Lounge at King Fahd International Air...
Dubai Safari Park
November 2026 996
Dubai Safari Park opened its eighth season on October 12, 2026, introducing its first Wildest Opening Week from October 12–18, coinciding with the school mid-te...
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)
November 2026 1008
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will return for its 32nd edition from December 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027, offering 45 days of shopping, entertainment and cityw...
Why authentic encounters still outshine algorithms
November 2026 1155
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing how people discover destinations, book travel and personalise their experiences. Hotels use it to anticipate gu...
Barceló appoints EMEA VP
November 2026 983
Barceló Hotel Group has appointed Marta Barceló Fontirroig as Vice President for EMEA. She will continue serving as President of Crestline Hotels & Resorts,...
Impact Travel Group appoints Laura Negus
November 2026 1142
Impact Travel Group has appointed Laura Negus as Head of Partnerships for the Middle East. She brings 11 years of experience with Camps International, most rece...
Chedi Hospitality names new GM
November 2026 976
Chedi Hospitality has appointed Tristan Delmas as General Manager of Chedi Wadi Safar. He brings more than 15 years of international luxury hospitality experien...
Fadeel Wehbe takes expanded role
November 2026 1228
Accor has appointed Fadeel Wehbe as Managing Director for Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems in Saudi Arabia. He will continue as Managing Director o...
Gewan Hotels strengthens leadership team
November 2026 1207
Gewan Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its leadership team with two senior appointments across its UAE and Egypt operations. Amro Talaat’s role has been ex...
Samira Khrichfa takes Cluster GM role
November 2026 1069
Action Hotels has promoted Samira Khrichfa to Cluster General Manager of Novotel Bur Dubai and ibis Styles Sharjah. She brings over 20 years of UAE hospitality ...
ME by Meliá Dubai appoints new GM
November 2026 1025
ME by Meliá Dubai has appointed Arlette Richter-Picardo as General Manager. She brings more than 15 years of luxury hospitality experience in the UAE. Most rece...
Neeraj Seth joins Atmosphere Core
November 2026 1162
Atmosphere Core has appointed Neeraj Seth as Assistant Vice President - Communication. He brings more than 25 years of international experience. Seth will overs...
Delabarre joins Al Habtoor Grand Resort
November 2026 1622
Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection has appointed Christophe Delabarre as Hotel Manager. Previously, Delabarre held leadership roles with IHG, Ma...
SITE appoints Wright as Interim CEO
November 2026 1088
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has appointed Rebecca Wright as Interim CEO. She brings more than 15 years of incentive travel experience. Pr...
Tom Chalmers joins Starwood Hotels
November 2026 1151
Starwood Hotels has appointed Tom Chalmers as Senior Vice President of Design & Architecture. He brings more than 20 years of international hospitality desi...
Hekmat Amer joins Al Jaddaf Rotana
November 2026 1090
Al Jaddaf Rotana has appointed Hekmat Amer as Complex Director of Sales & Marketing. He brings more than 16 years of hospitality experience. Most recently, ...