Qatar: a transformative gear change for the economy
Building on the success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and other high-profile international events, Qatar is targeting tourism as major driver of growth in its plans for the economy. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services takes us through the latest sectoral developments and explains why the future looks bright for this key Gulf state.
Jordan’s GCC visitor arrivals reach a record high in 2024
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) officially announced that visitor arrivals from GCC nations reached record-breaking levels throughout 2024.
Zurab Pololikashvili on why the time is ripe to reshape the global tourism industry
World tourism is in the midst of a sea-change, with the Middle East proving to be a frontrunner in the industry’s recovery. Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UN Tourism, shares his thoughts on what’s needed to create a future-proof global tourism sector.
What today’s luxury traveler wants
Environmentally aware, with a sense of responsibility,
and in search of one-of-a-kind experiences, the luxury travelers of today have very different ideas about what they want from their getaway. Daniel G. During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, explains why hotels need to embrace the new definition of luxury travel to successfully attract the guests they have in mind.
Egypt: from tough times to ambitious tourism targets
Having staved off an economic crisis in early 2024, Egypt is now looking to a raft of new mega-projects and tourism expansion to take the country forward. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, maps out both the economic turbulence and the initiatives aimed at helping Egypt reach its goal of attracting 30 million visitors annually by 2028.
JLL reports KSA’s booming hospitality sector
In the ever-evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, recent data from JLL paints a vivid picture of growth and future of the kingdom’s hospitality sector.
Putting Ajman on the travel map with HE Mahmood Alhashmi
Combining charm and warm hospitality with a vibrant culture and rich heritage, Ajman has plenty to offer visitors looking for a memorable and authentic stay in the UAE. HE Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, director general of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, talks HN through the steps that the Emirate is taking to showcase its distinctly diverse tourism offering to the world.
Kuwait Hotel Owners Association’s hospitality report provides an outlook for 2025-2027
The Hodema Consulting Services’ Market Insight Beirut F&B Report 2024 offers a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the F&B industry in Beirut, Lebanon.
How to go the extra green mile in hotel development
Today’s travelers are seeking sustainable experiences that align with their values, offering industry investors and developers the opportunity to implement eco-solutions that are truly innovative. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, offers a definition of sustainable tourism which goes well beyond the dictionary versions and is one that the hospitality industry can’t afford to ignore.
