WTTC: Over 100M tourism jobs could be recovered in 2021
WTTC’s research revealed that in the best-case scenario, travel and tourism’s contribution to global GDP will fall to USD 7.4 trillion.
Eight new Rotana properties in strategic MENA markets
Strengthening its leadership position in the UAE, Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement under the Rotana Hotels & Resorts master brand.
Why 2020 was the worst year in the history of tourism
The collapse in international travel represents an estimated loss of USD 1.3 trillion in export revenues – more than 11 times the loss recorded during the 2009 global economic crisis.
Qatar Airways first in the region to trial IATA’s COVID-19 ‘Digital Passport’
In March 2021, passengers on Qatar Airways’ Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialing the digital platform.
The Right Dose of Success
“Perseverance is an essential quality for success in life” is the mantra Imad Sadaka, CEO of Sadaka Group, lives by. We sat with him to discuss market challenges, growth opportunities and how to triumph.
A tribute to Lebanon – Opinion
Dagmar Symes was the first female GM to serve at Lebanon’s iconic Phoenicia Hotel. Despite leaving in 2018, she has remained a staunch supporter of the country’s hospitality scene.
6 hospitality trends to watch in 2021
It is important to acknowledge that the experiences and customs we once knew may look different – either temporarily or permanently due to the pandemic.
Celebrating Boecker’s 27th anniversary
Boecker, the largest public health company in the Middle East, recently celebrated 27 years in the industry. We sat with Michel Bayoud, the firm’s CEO, to find out more about Boecker’s enduring success and the recent surge in demand for hygiene services.
