WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2019 applications are now open
The 2019 Finalists will be announced in January 2019 and the winners will be announced during next year’s WTTC Global Summit
UAE leads halal tourism spending
Global Muslim-travel segment is currently valued at an estimated USD 180 billion. This figure is forecast to reach USD 220 billion by 2020, while the number of Muslim travellers globally is expected to increase from the current 131 million to 156 mill
Hilton debuts Hampton by Hilton in the Middle East
The opening bolsters Hampton’s international footprint of more than 2,380 hotels in 22 countries and territories, in addition to 620 planned hotels.
Majid Al Futtaim’s bringing VOX to the KSA, and building a large indoor ski park in China
Majid Al Futtaim’s Leisure & Entertainment business currently has 127,000 m2 of operational and upcoming snow entertainment facilities.
The holistic architectural and design approach
For the second year running, Galal Mahmoud Architects was elected one of the region’s most prominent firms in Architectural Digest’s annual Top 50 Middle Eastern companies.
AccorHotels and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts finalize merger
With the close of this acquisition, AccorHotels has become the largest operator by room number in the Middle East and Africa.
UNWTO ranks Qatar among 10 most open visa countries in the world
The country’s visa facilitation improvements including allow nationals of 88 countries to enter visa-free and free-of-charge.
Celebrity chef Marc Abed learns 300 years of pizza-making in 30 days
Lebanese born Chef Marc Abed’s latest project saw him hanging his hat and comfortably slipping into the role of apprentice. The aim, is to learn firsthand, how some of his favorite dishes are originally made.
Emaar Hospitality Group’s Olivier Harnisch highlights his operational strategy
It is important to develop brands that meet the diverse spectrum of needs and aspirations of travelers.
