Bahrain and Egypt leading tourism performance in Q1 2019
In the Middle East, occupancy grew by almost one percent to reach 71 percent in Q1, with an average daily rate of USD 148.
IXSIR scores highest grade ever given to a Lebanese wine
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, is a bimonthly wine publication based in the United States, was founded in 1978 and is considered one of the industry’s most renowned references and this year marked a great victory for IXSIR. The latest ranking saw all three entries by the brand receiving a score in the 90s. Describing...
Managing shareholder exits in family businesses
The release comes at a time when many family businesses in the region are transferring control to the third generation family members, raising the need to set robust governance and succession frameworks.
Machine learning and AI will revolutionize GCC tourism businesses
If implemented effectively – the latest innovations and tech advancements will help them to ‘sell travel’ more effectively in the future.
Two new appointments at Jannah Hotels and Resorts
Haitham El Gohary is the chain’s new Area Sales Director, whereas Ossama Charrouf, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Gulf hospitality operators attracting younger Muslim travelers
Gulf hospitality operators looking to increase their share of the growing halal tourism market should diversify and digitize their offerings to suit younger generations of Muslim travelers, according to experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019. Representatives in attendance came from Wego, DinarStandard, Shaza Hotels, Tripfez, Serendipity Tailormade,...
Erden Kendigelen is the new multi-property GM for The St. Regis Amman and Al Manara
He is a passionate hotel business leader and a veteran professional with an impeccable record of accomplishment, and an experience in the luxury segment.
flynas launches direct Riyadh-New Delhi flights starting July
flynas, the Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its new direct international flights between Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and New Delhi, the capital of India, starting the 1st of July 2019. flynas will operate 5 direct weekly...
Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The news follows the recent milestone recruitment of Michael Ellis as Chief Culinary Officer, the former Managing Director of the Michelin Guide.
Swiss-Belhotel International targets 250 hotels worldwide by 2022
Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its global expansion strategy with a goal to reach 250 hotels worldwide with 50,000 rooms in operation and under development by 2022. The group currently holds a portfolio of 145 hotels and projects with 14 unique brands spread across 24...
