Mandarin Oriental expands in Egypt with two hotels, Nile cruise
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Mandarin Oriental will expand in Egypt with two renovated hotels in Luxor and Aswan and its first luxury Nile river cruise. The hotels and cruise will offer refined accommodations, dining, wellness, and cultural experiences, providing an immersive journey through Egypt’s heritage.
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.
Hilton ties up with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners to open two Riyadh hotels
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Hilton has signed a deal top open two new hotels in Riyadh 0in partnership with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners Co, strengthening its midscale portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s capital.
Dubai hotels record strongest December in almost 20 years: CoStar
Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Dubai’s hotel industry posted its strongest December since 2007, driven by the holiday season. In December 2025, occupancy hit 84.3% (+3.4%), ADR reached AED 1,042.11 ($283.76) (+11.1%), and RevPAR rose to AED 878.19 (+15%), showing strong year-on-year growth, according to preliminary data from CoStar.
Dubai’s upcoming hotels, dining hotspots
Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Dubai is entering a new era of luxury with upcoming hotel and dining openings, from wellness-led beachfront resorts and boutique lifestyle stays to Michelin-starred restaurants and global dining favourites. Among the most anticipated hotel launches is Six Senses The Palm, opening in 2026 on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent.
GSTC launches separate standards for hotels, tour operators
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has announced the completion of the revision process for the GSTC Industry Standard for Hotels and Tour Operators, version 3.
Dubai hotels roll out contactless check-in
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely.
TOURISE summit sparks $113bn investment wave
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh.
Eight AlUla hotels, restaurants honoured in Michelin Guide 2025
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
AlUla’s growing reputation as a world-class destination for hospitality and gastronomy has been further elevated with the inclusion of several of its hotels and restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2025.
2,457 hotels win MICHELIN Keys Selection honour
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection with 2,457 hotels receiving MICHELIN Keys across the globe, all representing the crème de la crème of world hospitality and meeting the Guide’s highest standards of hospitality and quality.
JP Hospitality launches new brand for airport hotels
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
JP Hospitality introduced its new hotel brand, PAN AM HOTEL, at Expo Real, aiming to revolutionise airport hospitality. Inspired by the golden age of travel, this concept blends premium lifestyle elements into airport hotels, creating a new category that appeals to both guests and investors.
Yas Plaza Hotels names new Area Director, Rooms
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Yas Plaza Hotels has announced the appointment of Sree Murugesan as Area Director, Rooms. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Murugesan has held senior leadership roles with some of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands.
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels announces UAE eco-tourism initiative
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels has announced an initiative to engage communities and organisations across the UAE in its Global Alliance Collaborator (GAC) programme.