UNWTO’s 23 recommendations to revive tourism
The recommendations for action are the first comprehensive set of actions governments and private sector actors can take now and in the challenging months ahead.
The Global Tourism Crisis Committee launched
UNWTO formed the Global Tourism Crisis Committee to guide the sector as it responds to the COVID-19 crisis and to build the foundations for future resilience and sustainable growth.
New properties by LEVA Hotels & Resorts are planned for the GCC
LEVA Hotels & Resorts is positioned in the upscale and midscale segments with four complementary brands.
Radisson Hotel Group to bring first beach resort to Dubai
The project will bring 389 rooms and suites. It will also feature five food and drink outlets, as well as a gym, a spa, and pools. The hotel will also be home to three meeting rooms.
COVID-19: Can entrepreneurs help accelerate tourism recovery?
The ‘Healing Solutions’ challenge calls for entrepreneurs to submit ideas that can help the tourism sector mitigate the impact of the pandemic and kickstart recovery efforts.
WTTC urges G20 leaders to save the travel and tourism sector
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The Coronavirus pandemic has put the sector in unprecedented danger of collapse, which is looking increasingly likely unless a global rescue package is agreed to bolster what has become the backbone of the global economy.”
The impact of the Coronavirus on the hospitality sector
Where are we now in the midst of this pandemic? What does the future have in store for the global economy? These are just two of many questions we’re all asking as COVID-19 slowly dismantles the international hospitality sector. As we wrestle with the challenges, our trusted consultants guide us...
SLS Red Sea set to open in 2024
SLS Hotels & Residences plans to open SLS The Red Sea in 2024. The project will bring 150 hotel rooms, including 12 suites and 15 villas spanning more than 800,000 square feet of single-story accommodation.
Lebanese restaurants seeking incentives and exemptions to face COVID-19
According to Ramy, at this stage, it is absolutely imperative for the government to provide alternatives as liquidity shortage is known for a fact.
An expert’s opinion: Food for thought during the COVID-19 crisis
Daniel During, owner of Thomas Klein International, a Dubai-based hospitality and F&B consultancy firm, shares his thoughts about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the industry.
