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Hotels

Four Seasons Joining Ras Al Khaimah Gamble With Own Resort

After the Wynn casino was announced, luxury operators have been rushing to the once-quiet Ras Al Khaimah. Four Seasons could be next, betting on a "gaming state" to ensure its success.

Four Seasons Joining Ras Al Khaimah Gamble With Own Resort

Hotels

Dubai Startup Envi Lodges Is on a Global Sustainability Mission

Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.

Dubai Startup Envi Lodges Is on a Global Sustainability Mission

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

We don't know how the trademarks will be used. But we're intrigued by names like Xaynor, Zardun and Aquellum.

Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

Hotels

IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

IHG will franchise a hotel at The Heart Of Europe, with potential for two more hotels at one of Dubai's best-known on-again-off-again tourism projects.

IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

Tourism

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Saudi Arabia has created another investment fund, this time under the banner of its mega-city Neom. The Neom Investment Fund will spread its vast amount of cash around the world, investing in businesses it sees as futuristic or industry-changing.

Saudi City Neom Spreads Its Cash With Investment Fund: Middle East Report

Tourism

Not Just Dubai – UAE Focuses on All 7 Emirates for Tourism

The success of Dubai should be the success of the whole UAE, decides the country's economy minister.

Not Just Dubai – UAE Focuses on All 7 Emirates for Tourism

News Blog

Qatar Tourism Names New Chairman, Replaces Al Baker

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 announced his departure from Qatar Airways after 27 years. Al Kharji's appointment was confirmed in a decree by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al…

Tourism

Saudi’s New Giga-Projects, Airports and a $1 Billion Tourism School: Middle East Travel Report

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

Saudi’s New Giga-Projects, Airports and a $1 Billion Tourism School: Middle East Travel Report

Tourism

Russian Tourists Opt to Become Dubai Residents

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.

Russian Tourists Opt to Become Dubai Residents

Tourism

Saudi Unveils Leyja: Yet Another Luxury Mountain Destination

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

Saudi Unveils Leyja: Yet Another Luxury Mountain Destination