Why cities are back on must-visit lists
Having risen from the depths of the pandemic, urban centers are today riding high on a wave of success, with visitors returning to these traditionally popular destinations in ever-growing numbers. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner of Hodema Consulting Services, takes us on a whistlestop tour during which he explains why cities are booming.
Midscale and economy: the new kids on the block
Firmly established as a hospitality investment hotspot, the GCC is now witnessing new industry trends, including growth beyond the luxury segment. These efforts to boost visitor numbers by broadening the tourism offering are already paying dividends in key regional destinations, as Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explains.
UAE and Saudi Arabian travel will further develop GCC tourism
Al Rais Travel has highlighted the latest trends supporting the growth of the tourism industry in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC, as visitors from key source markets — including the UK and China — continue to rise.
A snapshot of Qatar’s evolving hospitality landscape by Knight Frank
In the wake of the successful 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar’s hospitality sector is making headlines in the Knight Frank 2023 summer report. Indeed, the report delved into the expanding hotel room supply, marking a robust trend post World Cup.
The booming cigar market in the Middle East
The tobacco industry in the Middle East is expected to continue growing despite a global decline in tobacco consumption. Ronak Shah, associate VP at Future Market Insights, outlines the industry trends and what’s driving growth.
The EY Survey highlights a flourishing hospitality
The hospitality industry plays a vital role in the economic development of major cities around the world. This is apparent in the case of Cairo, Makkah, Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as per the latest findings from the EY Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey.
Championing Saudi Arabia with Li Hawkins managing director of Insight Out Consultancy
Li Hawkins, managing director of Insight Out Consultancy, shares her views on the growth of the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia and how it is impacting the Middle East’s hospitality landscape.
In focus: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality boom with Marco Rentsch
Marco Rentsch, a partner at PwC’s Global Consulting Hospitality & Tourism Center of Excellence, has two decades of experience in consulting across EMEA, collaborating primarily with significant government entities in Saudi Arabia. His expertise revolves around crafting and executing innovative strategies that are shaping the dynamic hospitality and tourism sector within KSA. In this exclusive interview, he sheds light on the ever-changing landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry.
What is driving innovation in food products?
The customer is king: an age-old mantra that is particularly true in highly competitive global industries such as F&B. Mark Napier, VP of Dubai World Trade Centre, addresses the driving forces behind food product innovation and the role consumers have in shaping these decisions.