WTM Spotlight Riyadh to explore hotel growth, influence of Saudi travellers
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, which will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC), will focus on the large-scale hotel development, and the increasing influence of Saudi travellers at home and abroad.
UAE hospitality targets 25pc local produce with ‘Sustainable Product’ initiative
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Dr Amna Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agriculture Centre, has launched the Sustainable Product initiative, aimed at increasing the share of locally sourced agricultural and animal products used across the UAE’s restaurant and hotel sector to 25 per cent.
Hilton boosts Makkah portfolio with two new properties
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Global hospitality major Hilton has announced the opening of two new properties in Makkah - DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - nearly doubling its presence in the Saudi city and expanding its hospitality offerings for the millions of pilgrims and travellers who visit each year.
Arada launches fitness-led hospitality and residences project in Dubai
Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Arada, a leading regional developer, has unveiled Inaura, an urban fitness-led hospitality and residences concept in Dubai.
Vatel Bahrain showcases hospitality opportunities to St. Christopher’s students
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Vatel Bahrain organised a workshop for students from St. Christopher’s School who are enrolled in the BTEC Travel and Tourism pathway.
Khamas Hospitality reveals key hospitality trends for 2026
Mon, 05 Jan 2026
Khamas Hospitality, a leading UAE hospitality management company, has outlined the key trends shaping 2026: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, wellness, and branded residences.
Vatel Bahrain seals partnership deal with Crowne Plaza
Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Vatel Bahrain, a specialist in business management within the hospitality and tourism sectors, has signed an agreement with Crowne Plaza Bahrain to help broaden their collaboration across multiple areas and provide quality training for its students at the group’s five-star hotels.
AI adoption reaches 91pc in Mideast hospitality: PwC
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
A new PwC Middle East report, ' AI at the heart of tourism and hospitality: powering personalisation, efficiency and growth', reveals that while 91% of regional industry leaders are already piloting or using AI technologies, only 3% have achieved full-scale implementation.
Dusit Thani College introduces fast-track hospitality training in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Dusit Thani College (DTC), Thailand’s institute dedicated to hospitality education and training under Dusit International, has taken a step in advancing its global expansion by partnering with Alkhaleej Training and Education, an education provider in Saudi Arabia, to bring DTC’s fast-track Talent Opportunity Programme (TOP) to the Kingdom as its first global licence partner, opening the door to further international expansion.
Riyadh to host largest hospitality, culinary week in 2025
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
HORECA Riyadh, Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh, Saudi Elite Chefs and Host Arabia will unite from December 15–17, 2025 to create the kingdom’s largest hospitality and foodservice week, hosting 50,000 professionals and 500 exhibitors.
UAE hotels welcome 23.27m visitors in 9 months of 2025
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
The UAE's hospitality sector continued its strong upward trajectory in the first nine months of 2025, with hotels welcoming 23.27 million guests – up 4.9 percent compared to the same period in 2024 - resulting in more than 79.3 million hotel room nights booked, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.
Riyadh Air, Hilton partner to boost hospitality
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Hilton and Riyadh Air have announced a strategic partnership naming Hilton the inaugural hotel partner for Sfeer, the recently launched lifestyle loyalty program powered by Riyadh Air.
Valor Hospitality, King Khalid University team up to train hospitality leaders
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Valor Hospitality Partners and King Khalid Tourism & Hospitality Campus University have signed a cooperation agreement designed to develop talent and strengthen hospitality capabilities across the Aseer region.
Sun Siyam Iru Veli GM honoured as Best GM – Hospitality in Maldives
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Sun Siyam Iru Veli celebrates the achievement of its General Manager, Masdhooq Saeed, who has been awarded Best General Manager – Hospitality in Maldives at the World GM Awards 2025.
Host Arabia to shape future of global hospitality in Riyadh
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
From December 15 to 17, 2025, Host Arabia will take shape: an event organised by Fiera Milano in partnership with Semark, which will bring the Host Milano ecosystem — a leading exhibition for professional hospitality – to Riyadh, in a format designed to connect Italian and global players with buyers and stakeholders from across the region.
Oman Air showcases hospitality, growth at WTM 2025
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Oman Air has joined the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 this week to showcase its products, services and growing international network to global industry peers and partners.
HAMA MEA marks ten years of hospitality investment growth
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
The Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East & Africa (HAMA MEA) is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, having been established in 2015 within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Marjan, RAK Hospitality announce landmark merger
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, and RAK Hospitality Holding, the government-owned investment and development arm in the Emirate, have announced a landmark strategic merger to create a unified entity operating under Marjan.
Mena's hospitality market will exceed $487bn by 2032
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
The value of Mena’s hospitality market is set to grow from $310 billion in 2025 to more than $487 billion by 2032, according to data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, October 27-29.
GWS will discuss future of wellness in travel, hospitality
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that a hot topic at its conference, being held in Dubai from November 18 to 21, will be the shifting consumer desires and the best new ideas emerging in the wellness tourism space.