Dubai Arena to become Coca-Cola Arena in a 10-year exclusive partnership
Construction work on the indoor arena was announced in 2016 and has been moving ahead with several key targets already achieved.
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.
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.
From Etourism to Rtourism
Artificial intelligence, service automation and robots are marking their first steps in the hospitality industry. Serge Chamlian, managing partner of h-hotelier, helps us navigate these unchartered waters
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.
Turkey: weathering the ups and downs
Turkey enjoyed its best ever year for tourism in 2014, when it welcomed 36.8 million international visitors and earned sixth spot in the world rankings. Mehmet Önkal (CHA, ISHC), founder and managing partner at the audit and consultancy firm BDO Turkey, breaks down this volatile market and pinpoints the opportunities
Investing in sustainability
Jay Rosen, head of investment & finance for The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), discusses how we can foster a new, positive relationship between tourism and the environment, while providing a sustainable investment opportunity
Emaar to launch ‘Dubai Stars’ in Downtown Dubai
Dubai Stars at its completion will have over 10,000 stars, about four times the number of stars than Hollywood walk of Fame.
Mantis Group to operate upcoming luxury camp project on Jebel Jais
Expected to be completed in 2020, the tented camp will comprise a total of 47 luxury units – 34 deluxe tents, 11 one-bedroom tented suites with a private pool, and 2 two-bedroom tented suites with a private pool.
