Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE to shape the future
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, his excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, officially launched TOURISE, a global platform redefining tourism’s future and vision.
6 sustainable travel trends on luxury travel lovers’
Gone are the days when luxury travel was all about opulence and indulgence. Today’s high-end travelers are instead looking for meaningful experiences that align with their values. Michael Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting Ltd, highlights six luxury travel trends that are ripe for development across the region.
Dubai leads UAE hotel sector growth, says Cavendish Maxwell
According to new research and insights from Cavendish Maxwell , the UAE’s hotel sector is seeing strong growth across all segments. Vidhi Shah, director and head of Commercial Valuation at Cavendish Maxwell, notes that Dubai continues to lead the market, outperforming other emirates in occupancy.
Driving hospitality forward with Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat
Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat, managing director of the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), has been instrumental in shaping the country’s tourism strategy and global positioning. Under his leadership, JTB has embraced innovation, digital transformation and sustainability to strengthen Jordan’s appeal across international markets. In this exclusive interview, he shares how the board is driving growth, building partnerships and positioning Jordan as a leading destination for the future.
Saudi Arabia: a transformative journey, step by step
The economic indicators tell the story. The kingdom’s ambitious economic transformation is continuing at a steady pace, with non-oil growth rising, driven forward by tourism and digital services. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, digs into the data to analyze the largest Gulf nation’s recent achievements and goals.
Jordan’s hospitality sector strengthens amid rising tourism
Tourism revenues in Jordan increased by 11.9 percent during the first half of 2025, demonstrating strong sector rebound. According to the Central Bank of Jordan, this growth confirms Jordan’s appeal as a premier travel destination.
Gen Z travel trends 2025
Gen Z is transforming travel with a focus on digital access, affordability, sustainability, and immersive, experience-led tourism models.
Surge in Makkah’s licensed hospitality facilities hits 80 percent
Saudi Arabia experienced a significant rise in the number of licensed hospitality facilities in Makkah, reaching 1,030 by the end of 2024. This marked an impressive 80 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism. Consequently, Makkah now leads the kingdom in the number of licensed facilities and rooms.
Qatar: a transformative gear change for the economy
Building on the success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and other high-profile international events, Qatar is targeting tourism as major driver of growth in its plans for the economy. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services takes us through the latest sectoral developments and explains why the future looks bright for this key Gulf state.
Jordan’s GCC visitor arrivals reach a record high in 2024
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) officially announced that visitor arrivals from GCC nations reached record-breaking levels throughout 2024.
