Five new Marriott hotels to open in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International will open four new hotels in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across key religious cities.
The most valuable hotel companies dominating the Middle East in 2026
The global hospitality industry is increasingly centered on the Middle East. Strong tourism growth and major developments attract leading hotel operators. National strategies such as Saudi Vision 2030 accelerate tourism investment. The UAE and Qatar continue expanding rapidly. Market capitalization data from CompaniesMarketCap highlights the industry’s most valuable hospitality companies worldwide today.
Opening in 2027 Mandarin Oriental significantly expands its Egypt
Opening in 2027 Mandarin Oriental significantly expands its Egypt presence following the planned reopening of the landmark Shepheard Cairo.
Premier Inn announces major GCC expansion plans
Premier Inn Middle East unveils plans for regional expansion, confirming a new phase of hotel openings across the GCC.
Successfully executing cultural immersion for the experiential traveler with GM Elif Yazoglu
Guided by the mantra to lead with clarity, courage and care, Elif Yazoglu, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, shares how cultural immersion is successfully executed for today’s experiential traveler.
Stephan Schupbach on Chedi Hospitality’s unbound approach to luxury hospitality
In a buoyant regional market, Chedi Hospitality is expanding its presence through a growth strategy rooted in authentic luxury and cultural stewardship. CEO Stephan Schupbach tells HN how the group is curating experiences that go beyond simple stays to give high-end guests a deeper sense of connection and place.
Hilton to open Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton in Riyadh
Hilton has signed two new hotels in Riyadh Olaya, marking another milestone in its continued expansion across Saudi Arabia today.
How hotels are redefining luxury through inclusive design
With over 1 billion people living with disabilities, Jake Haupert, CEO, The Transformational Travel Council, assesses how hotels can integrate inclusive design and AI to drive resilience, performance and long-term destination value.
Two Swissôtel destinations In Türkiye one unforgettable journey
Blending Swiss precision with authentic Turkish hospitality, Swissôtel in Türkiye offers travelers two distinctive destinations designed around experience, wellbeing and cultural immersion.
Accor accelerates premium growth in Cairo with Swissôtel Cairo West
Accor signs Swissôtel Cairo West, marking a milestone expansion reinforcing Egypt as a priority growth market regionally today.
