Josh Corder

The Qatari government has appointed a new chairman for its tourism arm: Saad Ali Al Kharji. Al Kharji is now chairman of Qatar Tourism, succeeding Akbar Al Baker, who yesterday…

Behold, Thuwal Private Retreat: A private, buy-out-only island being developed in Saudi Arabia. While the kingdom's richest have been known to head to Maldives for such pleasures, they will now be available at home.

The IHG third quarter results are here. They don't provide much information on financial performance, but they show promising signs of recovery in China.

Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz creates a new development company to help realize his tourism sector dreams.

Dubai's grand plan to convert tourists into residents has worked, at least on the Russians. Russia travel into Dubai is slowing down for the first time in months.

Trojena for skiing, Soudah Peaks for luxury housing and now Leyja for space-age hotels, Saudi Arabia continues to develop its mountains for tourism.

Bill Hornbuckle predicts up to four UAE casinos will be licensed, he is hoping to be one of the chosen few, as are his rivals over on Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

A major bank slams the brakes on Middle East travel and events. Others could follow.

Integrated resort stalwart Timothy Kelly takes on a global role at Dubai's mega-brand Atlantis Resorts, which now wants to expand overseas.

U.S. travel and tourism is by no means floudering, but if the country wants even greater international visitor numbers, it needs to follow through with its plan to appoint a dedicated tourism official.