Devina Divecha, Skift
As Dubai deals with the disruptions for planning for Expo 2020, the tourism authority is leaving no stone unturned to market the destination on a global level. But while tourism volumes are increasing steadily, the hospitality sector needs to work toward bumping its rates back up.
2 weeks ago
Matthew Martin and Sarah Algethami, Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia's efforts to become less dependent on oil look to be in full swing by developing its coast. The kingdom will face big tourism competition in the region and challenges with its record on human rights.
3 weeks ago
Devina Divecha, Skift
Third-party management is a relative unknown in the Middle East’s hospitality landscape. The challenge that white-label companies face is convincing owners and operators to relinquish control.
1 month ago
Vivian Nereim and Sarah Algethami, Bloomberg
This indeed is one of the biggest items of news in Saudi Arabia. A thousand congratulations to Saudi women. The travel industry most certainly will welcome you.
1 month ago
Filipe Pacheco and Nicolas Parasie, Bloomberg
Hard times are in for Dubai's tourism players, with big names such as Jumeirah cutting jobs to survive a downturn. Earlier, as Skift reported, Emaar has ventured to China, seeking growth in a project with the new Beijing international airport.
2 months ago
Vivian Nereim and Donna Abu-Nasr, Bloomberg
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has quite the grand vision of a city-state powered by the internet of things, a destination that will feature state-of-the-art resorts and robots. Development has slowly begun, but what with political and investment challenges, we're not holding our breath for this to be a completed reality anytime soon.
2 months ago
Sarah Algethami, Bloomberg
Despite the grand plans, the project is still some way off but it shows how serious Saudi Arabia is about planning for life after oil.
2 months ago
Devina Divecha, Skift
If more than a month goes by without an acquisition or partnership announcement from Accor, does it even count? There are high expectations from the Middle East and Africa division in the wake of recent deals, especially from owners that may be anxious about potential disruptions.
2 months ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
Here are some of the most inspiring innovations in design, service, and guest experience in hospitality and travel so far this year. The more the industry can cross-pollinate, learn from others, and experiment, the better it will be.
2 months ago
Zainab Fattah, Bloomberg
The move is driven by economic interests, and the eligibility rules are still strict and the cap on permits is low. But it's good news for corporate leaders who do a lot of business in the region.
3 months ago
Vivian Nereim and Donna Abu-Nasr, Bloomberg
The loosening of social restrictions in Saudi Arabia has residents wondering if breaking the taboo on alcohol consumption could be next. That would surely go down well with the tourism industry and the grand Red Sea resorts the Crown Prince plans to build. Lots of international tourists and talent would drink to that.
3 months ago
Sarah Algethami, Bloomberg
The long-discussed first phase of the Red Sea project, with 14 hotels and an airport, is due in 2022. We'll believe it's not a mirage when we see it.
4 months ago
