Articles tagged “uae hotels”

Dubai’s metro expansion won’t just move passengers — it will redraw the city’s hotel map, easing travel for visitors and hospitality staff alike.

While most hospitality executives have been in damage-control mode, Kempinski’s CEO envisions an opportunity. With rates held, staff retained, and a development pipeline intact, the company is placing a long-term bet on the Middle East.

The UAE's rapid policy response — fee deferrals, a ministerial operations room, a broader support package in the works — signals that it is good at crisis management. But the real test is whether the tourism sector can hold on long enough for international confidence to return.

UAE occupancy plunges while Saudi Arabia’s domestic demand and limited hotel supply provide resilience.

They say aggressive discounting has become unavoidable due to ‘unreasonable’ offers from hotels.

Authorities and private partners are rolling out staycation discounts, free attraction access, and lifestyle‑focused discount programs to encourage residents to support the hospitality sector.

Operators brace for a short-term slowdown in tourism and F&B revenue amid blanket cancellations and airspace closures.

The Indian hotel group is focusing on steady expansion in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and select GCC markets.

Smaller, regional operators find it hard to compete with international brands.

Getting approval for the UAE's first casino was tough enough. Now Wynn needs the right staff.