Beirut and Cairo lead hotel occupancy growth

Beirut and Cairo lead hotel occupancy growth

Lebanon is set to prepare for a promising summer tourism season with indications of improved tourist volumes after the travel ban lift by Saudi Arabia. The UAE is also expected to lift its travel ban.

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Emaar launching USD 7 billion riviera-style destination in Dubai

Emaar launching USD 7 billion riviera-style destination in Dubai

‘Mina Rashid’ will have several features, including ‘The Dubai Mall by the Sea’, a retail, dining and leisure mix and Dubai’s longest swimming pool.

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Saudi Arabian market emerging as a hub for entertainment

Saudi Arabian market emerging as a hub for entertainment

SEVEN is behind KSA’s first cinemas to open in more than 35 years, in a partnership with US based AMC Group, the largest cinema operator in the world.

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sbe to open first SLS Property in Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences in Q3 2020

sbe to open first SLS Property in Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences in Q3 2020

The 75-story tower will be comprised of 254 hotel rooms, 371 residential units, 321 hotel apartments and will be one of the tallest hotels in the region.

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Emaar to launch ‘Dubai Stars’ in Downtown Dubai

Emaar to launch ‘Dubai Stars’ in Downtown Dubai

Dubai Stars at its completion will have over 10,000 stars, about four times the number of stars than Hollywood walk of Fame.

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HN exclusive: Mandarin Oriental to strengthen its foothold in the MENA region

HN exclusive: Mandarin Oriental to strengthen its foothold in the MENA region

Following the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Doha and Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai, HN had an exclusive conversation with Christoph Mares, COO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to discuss the chain’s upcoming plans for the region.  He explained that Mandarin Oriental, Doha in Qatarl blends chic and contemporary design with touches...

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Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE

Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE

The acquisition will add 1.2 MM monthly orders and c. USD 2 MM monthly revenue to Delivery Hero’s MENA business and will strengthen its leadership position in the UAE. The acquisition will be fully funded by an acquisition facility.

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Plug and Play launches new hospitality acceleration program in Abu Dhabi

Plug and Play launches new hospitality acceleration program in Abu Dhabi

Plug and Play’s Travel & Hospitality Innovation Platform was founded in 2016 at their Silicon Valley headquarters, focused on discovering, supporting and scaling disruptive technologies that are reshaping the future of travel.

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Tourism boost expected in Lebanon following lift of the Saudi travel ban

Tourism boost expected in Lebanon following lift of the Saudi travel ban

“We are awaiting for the travel ban to be lifted by the UAE, and this is a announcement we anticipate in a month or so,” Achkar said.

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