UAE leads halal tourism spending
Global Muslim-travel segment is currently valued at an estimated USD 180 billion. This figure is forecast to reach USD 220 billion by 2020, while the number of Muslim travellers globally is expected to increase from the current 131 million to 156 mill
Hilton debuts Hampton by Hilton in the Middle East
The opening bolsters Hampton’s international footprint of more than 2,380 hotels in 22 countries and territories, in addition to 620 planned hotels.
Majid Al Futtaim’s bringing VOX to the KSA, and building a large indoor ski park in China
Majid Al Futtaim’s Leisure & Entertainment business currently has 127,000 m2 of operational and upcoming snow entertainment facilities.
Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE
The new property is just one of eight new ventures the group announced were in the pipeline for the Emirates.
Fredrik Reinisch appointed as complex GM at Habtoor Hospitality Group in Dubai
Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection includes three recently rebranded hotels; the Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and the V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, and the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City.
Chinese tourists now able to pay using UnionPay at Dubai Parks
This partnership comes after the launch of the Hala China initiative, which was set up to drive investment and tourism between the UAE and China.
Gulf Hotels Group announces soft opening of its first UAE hotel
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, today announced the soft opening of its first UAE property, The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay.
