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.
Two new Holiday Inn hotels are coming to Saudi Arabia
The signings consolidate IHG’s strategy to expand its footprint across the kingdom, with its midscale offerings and add over 450 rooms to its inventory.
Hilton Garden Inn Al Jubail, Designed by Dewan + Architects and Engineers, opens in Saudi Arabia
The 133-key property joins three existing Hilton Garden Inn properties in KSA. It is a milestone in the realization of a larger growth in the KSA.
Accor to accelerate its growth in the Middle East and Africa
With 12 brands in the extended-stay space, Accor is reimagining this product and service offering and eyeing new opportunities.
Two new Staybridge Suite hotels are coming to Dubai
Pascal Gauvin, Managing Director, India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, said: “The extended-stay sector performs extremely well in the Middle East.”
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.
New IFC fund to boost tourism in Egypt
This goes in line with Egypt’s ministry of tourism aims to establish a private equity fund targeting financially impaired hotels and tourism establishments.
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.
IHG’s voco debuts in Dubai
IHG operates 92 hotels in the Middle East, including: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and voco brands.
A new social dining and entertainment destination is coming to Abu Dhabi in Q4 2020
Al Qana’s features are aimed at encouraging social interaction and providing a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and contributing to the happiness of residents and visitors.
