Analyzing the global tourism landscape and its future
In this article, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili takes a closer look at the tourism landscape and forecasts its future.
U By Emaar with new venue at Address Jabal Omar Makkah, KSA
U By Emaar has expanded to Makkah, KSA, at Address Jabal Omar Makkah, offering exclusive rewards and experiences worldwide.
A successful second edition of Hospitality Innovation Summit
Under the theme “Innovation, Integration and Implementation,” the second Hospitality Innovation Summit was hailed as a success.
Redefining luxury through historical palaces with Mark De Cocinis
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
The best of Saudi HORECA Riyadh
SAUDI HORECA Riyadh celebrated the end of a successful 12th edition on November 29, 2023 after three memorable days at the International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event was held concurrently with the world-famous Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie, which took place for the first time in the Saudi capital.
Trends: religious tourism in KSA with Majed Bukhari, general manager of IHG voco Makkah
voco Makkah’s GM, Majed Bukhari, discusses Makkah’s significance for religious travelers and how the hotel caters to their distinctive needs.
Championing Saudi Arabia with Li Hawkins managing director of Insight Out Consultancy
Li Hawkins, managing director of Insight Out Consultancy, shares her views on the growth of the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia and how it is impacting the Middle East’s hospitality landscape.
Significant growth in the Middle East travel and tourism sector
According to the joint Insight Out Consulting Phocuswright Middle East Travel Market Report 2022-2026, the Middle East has been experiencing significant growth in its travel and tourism sector. Government investments, infrastructure development and the digital transformation have had a significant impact on the sector.
KSA: transformation on an unprecedented scale
Saudi Arabia’s far-reaching vision to diversify its economy and boost the non-oil sector is delivering extraordinary results, ensuring that the Kingdom remains firmly in the headlines and on investors’ radars. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, charts the latest developments in KSA’s fascinating growth story, which range from giga-project pipelines and an ever-expanding private sector to record tourism revenues.