The region in numbers
The Middle East consists of a diverse range of hotel markets that are stimulated by varied segments of the demand and investment sphere. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, gives us an in-depth look at where the region’s hotel industry stands and what’s likely to unfold in 2022.
5 minutes with AMFORHT’s president Philippe François
Philippe François, president of AMFORHT, gives us an overview of the future of tourism and his role at AMFORHT.
How the new working week will impact hospitality in the UAE
HN sat with Naim Maadad, CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality, to discover the impact this is likely to have on the hospitality industry.
Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021
The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October 2021 marked the start of an incredible era for the city’s tourism industry.
Four Seasons launches new 2023 private jet journeys
The seven curated itineraries will allow Four Seasons passengers to seamlessly explore a collection of remarkable destinations.
UNWTO: global tourism grew 4 percent in 2021
While international tourism bounces back, domestic tourism continues to drive recovery of the sector in an increasing number of destinations.
OMRAN to kick off phase one of USD 1B Yiti tourism project
The Yiti masterplan is one of Omran’s largest integrated urban destinations and aligns with its role toward supporting the local economy.
How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back
Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, Portugal has managed to retain its status as an attractive culinary destination. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, deep dives into the country’s restaurant scene and explains how it has successfully weathered the storm.
How Dubai is emerging as a global superyacht capital
The growth potential of the UAE’s yachting industry is demonstrated by the presence of world-class companies in the field.
How events are fueling hotel performance
Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.
