The Middle East leads growth in international tourism

The Middle East leads growth in international tourism

Confidence in global tourism has started to pick up again after slowing down at the end of 2018, according to the latest UNWTO Confidence Index survey.

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IHG reveals new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites

IHG reveals new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites

All-suites brand serves $18 billion segment with thoughtful design that elevates guest experience

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Over 500 new hotels are under construction in the Middle East and Africa

Over 500 new hotels are under construction in the Middle East and Africa

The Middle East total represented almost a 10 percent year-over-year increase in the number of rooms in the final phase of the development pipeline.

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Aleph Hospitality to operate 35 hotels in Middle East and Africa by 2025

Aleph Hospitality to operate 35 hotels in Middle East and Africa by 2025

Dubai-based company capitalizes on the region’s trend towards franchising and meets calls from investors to find innovative ways to maximize operational efficiency.

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Managing shareholder exits in family businesses

Managing shareholder exits in family businesses

The release comes at a time when many family businesses in the region are transferring control to the third generation family members, raising the need to set robust governance and succession frameworks.

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Hotel valuation index Middle East 2019

Hotel valuation index Middle East 2019

HVS Dubai has released its first issue of the Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) for select markets in the Middle East (ME). The HVS Hotel Valuation Index has established itself as a leading publication in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia for over a decade and are thrilled to share the regional HVI, which provides further insight on regional values and investment opportunities

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A new real time booking system for ME hotels to be launched at ATM

A new real time booking system for ME hotels to be launched at ATM

The return especially for smaller independent properties is significant. Many hotels that used it experienced increased 15 and 25 percent sales boost.

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Five new TIME Hotels properties to open across the Middle East this year

Five new TIME Hotels properties to open across the Middle East this year

he properties, which will see the growth and launch of existing as well as new TIME Hotel brands to key territories, will be unveiled during ATM 2019.

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Accor, Marriott the largest hotel companies in the Middle East, STR data

Accor, Marriott the largest hotel companies in the Middle East, STR data

As part of the STR 500, the company released the top 50 companies and brands in the Middle East during Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in RAK.

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