1.5 million tourists in Lebanon in the first nine months of the year
Summer 2018 was slightly better than summer 2017, with a five percent increase in arrivals during July-August-September phase.
Global gluten-free products market to reach USD 6.5 billion in 2023
The growing consumption of gluten-free products is mainly led by the rising awareness about the diagnosis of celiac disease and food intolerances among consumers.
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
International tourism at highest level since 2010
China continues to lead global outbound travel, having spent USD 258 billion on international tourism in 2017.
MENA’s extruded snack market to reach USD 2.5 billion in 2023
Rapid industrialization and urbanization have resulted in a significant shift towards western food cultures.
415 new properties are under development in the Middle East as per STR
In the Middle East, the UAE leads the projects under development in the region, with a total of 50,000 new rooms under construction.
14 percent growth in Ajman hotels guests stays in the first half of 2018
Average return on a hotel room in the first half of this year grew by 20 percent compared to the first half of 2017.
Canned food market to reach over USD 500 million in 2022 in Saudi Arabia
The primary drivers of canned food market in future will be the increasing urban population in Saudi Arabia.
Abu Dhabi leads regional occupancy growth
Jeddah (USD 266) had the most expensive night in H1 2018.