Hospitality News
A Blueprint for Success: The Future of Successful Hotel and Destination development in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia has recently revised its annual tourism target to 150 million visitors a year by 2030, after achieving the original goal of 100 million seven years ahead of schedule, thanks to the country’s continued – and unprecedented – investment in infrastructure, tourism transformation, hospitality and real estate as part of Vision 2030.
: How Rotana is Breaking Down Silos for a Seamless Guest Experience
In a dynamic world where technology is rapidly advancing, the hospitality industry is at the precipice of a transformative era. Embracing innovative technologies promises to elevate guest experiences, empower hospitality employees, and streamline operations.
The 2023 edition of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge officially kicks off
Hotelschool The Hague has announced the launch of the 2023 Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC).
COLLECTIVE RETREATS SELECTED TO OPEN SUSTAINABLE RETREAT IN TROJENA, THE MOUNTAINS OF NEOM
Collective Retreats, a pioneer in outdoor experiential hospitality, has announced a partnership with NEOM to open a next generation, ultra- sustainable retreat in Trojena, the snow-capped mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Slated to open at the start of 2026, Collective Trojena will re-imagine the outdoor hospitality experience – offering guests unprecedented access to discover and explore the region’s spectacular and incomparable beauty located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba.
Future Hospitality Investment Summit to take the stage in Riyadh from 7-9 May 2023
. Registration is now open for the Future Hospitality Investment Summit Saudi Arabia, taking place at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh from 7-9 May 2023.
Ascott wins top honours at World Travel Awards
CapitaLand Investment’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has received top honours as the ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Saudi Arabia, at the World Travel Awards 2022.
The World Travel & Tourism Council and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announce partnership
WTTC and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance aim to build a more sustainable, net positive, global hospitality industry
Countdown is on to Future Hospitality Summit
With just a week to go before the much-anticipated Future Hospitality Summit debuts in Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s hotel, travel and tourism industry is gearing up for strong debate, exclusive announcements, unrivalled networking and superb experiences at the region’s most prestigious hospitality investment event.
ME tourist arrivals to top pre-Covid levels of 100m this year
The Middle East is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels of more than 100 million tourist arrivals and over $270 billion in revenue contribution in 2022, and is track to reach the goal of 160 million tourists in 2030, a report said.
Hospitality investment outlook reveals 600,000 hotel rooms planned
Hospitality investment outlook reveals 600,000 hotel rooms planned and under development in the Middle East Regional hospitality industry has been at the forefront of hotel performance recovery and is witnessing unprecedented growth according to market insights released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai
Qatar World Cup to generate $4 billion revenue opportunity
Qatar World Cup to generate $4 billion revenue opportunity from tourist spends in Middle East
Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation achieves 94% pass rate for candidates in 2022
Jamaica’ s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett commends the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) for its 94% success rate of certification in 2022. This was announced during a mid-year performance review session for the Tourism Ministry and its public bodies, held on Friday (August 26) at Sandals Royal Plantation resort in Ocho Rios.