Josh Corder

As more wealthy travelers are looking to relocate to Dubai, hotel companies have spotted a massive opportunity by leasing out their luxurious brands to developers.

With the help of Russians in the first half, Brits in the second half, and Indians all the way through, Dubai scrapes its best year for tourism.

It's not quite a World Cup, but Saudi has high hopes for its World Expo, taking place the year the Saudi Vision 2030 is complete.

Red Sea Global Hospitality means business and has direct funding from one of the world's largest state wealth funds.

India is Dubai's largest tourism market by a long shot, but this new visa is likely only for a select few.

Four Seasons boss Simon Casson leaves the group after 34 years to lead small Malta-based Cornithia back to profitability.

Voco Monaco Dubai will open in the next few months, putting IHG in charge of a hotel its owners state has previously been challenging to run.

Even one drop of legal alcohol in Saudi would be a huge change, and likely one all luxury hotels would want to be part of.

Dubai Tourism has given 70 hotels the literal stamp of approval for sustainability, around 10% of the city's total supply.

Local development giant Emaar loses five hotels. Marriott gets three as it continues to swell its portfolio and Kempinski gets two, doubling its footprint in the city.