Saudi tourism sector to be valued at USD 70 billion in 2019
More relaxed access to visas, as well as combining religious and leisure travel, will be key growth drivers.
Global vegan cheese market on a growing curve
This is mainly driven by a growing awareness of lactose-intolerant conditions which is also boosting sales. Consumers are buying dairy alternatives.
The UAE hotel market outlook
A review of the latest hotel performance indicators, outlook and insights on the UAE hotel market, focusing on the Emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates of Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Fujairah, from Talal Yousif, Director of HVS
Hotel technology: What’s next?
What will hotel owners likely see in the next three to five years and how can we drive technology adoption in the hospitality industry?
Cairo, Riyadh, Istanbul, and Dubai on WTTC’s global cities’ readiness for tourism
The index measures 50 global gateway cities into one of five levels of ‘readiness’ and provides actionable solutions to foster sustainable growth.
HotStats’ latest Middle East and Africa hotel insights report
It’s been tough sledding for hotels in the Middle East & North Africa. February marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year profit decline, in spite of a slight rise in RevPAR, according to the latest data tracking full-service hotels from HotStats. GOPPAR (Total Gross Operating Profit) for the month declined...
Saudi Arabia is the largest market for bottled water in the region
Still water represents the largest type, accounting for the majority of the share in the GCC region.
Saudi Arabian market emerging as a hub for entertainment
SEVEN is behind KSA’s first cinemas to open in more than 35 years, in a partnership with US based AMC Group, the largest cinema operator in the world.
IHG installs innovative lighting tech to help guests sleep better
This versatile, dual-spectrum luminaire can help you to effortlessly bring energy-efficient, circadian lighting right to your hotel room.
Why modern companies need mindfulness
It’s the word on everybody’s lips and a hot topic across every sector of the economy, in companies of all sizes, and even schools and universities. Unsurprisingly, mindfulness is a major talking point amongst nutritionists and health coaches in hotel chains, spas and the wellbeing industry. Ana Larriu, from THE W.A.W. PROGRAM©, discusses the benefits of a mindful existence, both in and outside of the workplace