Trade exhibitions: driving direct and indirect growth

Trade exhibitions: driving direct and indirect growth

While trade exhibitions make a vital direct contribution to the travel and tourism sectors of host countries, their benefits extend well beyond these industries, ranging from the contribution they make to broader economic growth to the platforms they offer for cultural exchanges. With Kuwait’s Vision 2035 gathering pace, we look at how trade exhibitions are expanding in parallel with the country’s broader tourism development.

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High-profile events in Q4 wrap up a successful year for Kuwait’s hospitality sector

High-profile events in Q4 wrap up a successful year for Kuwait’s hospitality sector

While the first nine months of 2024 were steady for Kuwait’s hospitality sector, several high-profile events in the final quarter provided a welcome year-end lift, enabling the sector to finish on a high. We track the trends that hoteliers say characterized 2024 and consider what the industry can look forward to in the coming months.

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A look at Kuwait’s hospitality sector with Rabih Al Atrash

A look at Kuwait’s hospitality sector with Rabih Al Atrash

In an exclusive interview, Rabih Al Atrash, GM of Arabella Beach Hotel, discusses the unique aspects of Kuwait’s hospitality sector. Furthermore, he reveals the key factors in managing a hotel in this dynamic environment.

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Kuwait: the slow road to recovery

Kuwait: the slow road to recovery

With all eyes on summer 2022, Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, gives us the lowdown on Kuwait’s tourism status and the measures being taken to encourage travelers to return to the Gulf state.

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