Managing shareholder exits in family businesses
The release comes at a time when many family businesses in the region are transferring control to the third generation family members, raising the need to set robust governance and succession frameworks.
Machine learning and AI will revolutionize GCC tourism businesses
If implemented effectively – the latest innovations and tech advancements will help them to ‘sell travel’ more effectively in the future.
Gulf hospitality operators attracting younger Muslim travelers
Gulf hospitality operators looking to increase their share of the growing halal tourism market should diversify and digitize their offerings to suit younger generations of Muslim travelers, according to experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019. Representatives in attendance came from Wego, DinarStandard, Shaza Hotels, Tripfez, Serendipity Tailormade,...
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.
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.
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.
Hilton launched world’s first ‘Vegan Suite’ offering a vegan-friendly bedding
Everything from the pillow options and toiletries to the in-room menu and minibar offerings have been redesigned to create a boutique, luxurious and welcoming experience for ethically-conscious travelers.
UNWTO chief at ITB Berlin: “Tourism has a say when it comes to facing up to global challenges”
With international arrivals reaching 1.4 billion in 2018, the UNWTO Secretary-General underscored how tourism “keeps growing ahead of the world economy, which we almost doubled last year”.
