Today’s go-to tech tools for start-ups

Today’s go-to tech tools for start-ups

Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director of Eighty6 Shop, explains why building a data-led organization is crucial for success in an ever-evolving business environment.

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Accor to open more than 300 properties by year-end

Accor to open more than 300 properties by year-end

China held Accor’s number two spot for signings, while India, Middle East, Africa, Turkey region increased Accor’s strategic position.

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Hyatt Hotels: a strong MENA pipeline cements the brand’s leading positioning

Hyatt Hotels: a strong MENA pipeline cements the brand’s leading positioning

HN spoke with Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president, development – Middle East and Africa at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to shed light on the hotel chain’s agenda and portfolio in the MENA.

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Soudah Development Company launched to develop a world-class mountain destination

Soudah Development Company launched to develop a world-class mountain destination

SDC aims to create a roadmap to transform the region’s vast public areas to highlight its distinct culture, geography and its verdant nature.

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UAE Hospitality Reviewed, Restructured, Re-emerging

UAE Hospitality Reviewed, Restructured, Re-emerging

In 2020, the tourism sector grappled with what has been described as a “black swan event” — the Covid-19 pandemic. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explores the way in which the UAE has responded to the threat and supported the hospitality industry.

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A new Radisson property slated for Fujairah, part of the chain’s 15 hotels signed across EMEA in Q2 2020

A new Radisson property slated for Fujairah, part of the chain’s 15 hotels signed across EMEA in Q2 2020

It will be the Group’s second Radisson hotel in the Emirate, bringing its UAE portfolio to 24 hotels in operation and under development.

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Why It Pays To Know Hotel Data Analytics

Why It Pays To Know Hotel Data Analytics

Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East & Africa executive for STR, examines the importance of accurate data analysis in the hospitality industry.

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UAE hospitality experts to help develop Uzbekistan’s hotel industry

UAE hospitality experts to help develop Uzbekistan’s hotel industry

Joint projects will aim at developing the hotel business in Uzbekistan as well as improving the quality of services and management standards.

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HN Meets: Ramsay Rankoussi, VP business development – Middle East, North Africa & Turkey of Radisson Hotels

HN Meets: Ramsay Rankoussi, VP business development – Middle East, North Africa & Turkey of Radisson Hotels

The growth is continued as those economies haven’t reached their maturity yet. Risks resides in the improper balance of demand and supply.

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Egypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten with more than 15,000 rooms in the pipeline

Egypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten with more than 15,000 rooms in the pipeline

The four countries head the top ten by numbers of rooms in the internationally-branded hotel development pipeline, with Egypt showing 15,158 rooms in 51 new hotels.

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