Middle East tourism faces disruption but signals strong recovery potential, says WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara
Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council, highlights the growing impact of regional tensions on travel demand.
Saudi Arabia tourism’s USD 1.3 trillion development pipeline
According to Knight Frank’s Saudi Report 2025, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation under Vision 2030, supported by a USD 1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure pipeline.
Impact of war in numbers on Lebanon
Lebanon war impact unfolds through key figures, highlighting shifts in travel demand, rising costs and measurable economic changes across sectors. Two experts, Jean Abboud, president of the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents in Lebanon and Nicolas Chammas, secretary general of the Lebanese Economic Organizations, outline the scale of disruption across travel, tourism and the broader economy.
Kristi Gole, The GHA’s EVP, reveals emerging travel trends
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) gives insights into travel trends for 2026, showing that future travelers will prioritize personal expression, meaningful experiences and deliberate choices.
Regenerative tourism trends
Regenerative tourism trends are gaining traction as travelers increasingly look for experiences that support local communities, protect ecosystems and create meaningful connections with destinations.
Lebanon crisis puts hospitality and tourism sector under pressure
Lebanon’s hospitality and tourism sector is facing renewed strain as the country’s crisis deepens, according to GANNET’s latest SituationHub 2026 report.
Designing tourism with purpose with Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations
Meet Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations, as she discusses community-led tourism and why her Champions of Change Award marks a turning point for the hospitality sector.
Khaled Ahmed Sharbatly welcomes Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Year of AI declaration
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reinforcing national ambitions to strengthen global technology leadership and innovation.
“Middle East hospitality sector aligns strategies with global risks”, says Saadia Zahidi, MD at the World Economic Forum
Saadia Zahidi, MD at the World Economic Forum, emphasizes how global risks are increasingly reshaping hospitality strategies across Middle East markets.
HORECA Lebanon’s landmark 30th edition on the horizon
The region’s premier hospitality and foodservice trade show prepares to celebrate three decades of industry innovation and growth.
