Maryam Island, a mixed-use hospitality and residential project, coming to Sharjah

Maryam Island, a mixed-use hospitality and residential project, coming to Sharjah

The masterplan features residential apartments, retail outlets, four and five-star hotels, waterfront food and beverage outlets.

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IH&RA: To organize and monitor the activity of OTAs

IH&RA: To organize and monitor the activity of OTAs

In 2019, IH-RA will begin certifying hotels for sustainable development with its exclusive brand ‘Emeraude Hotels’

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Additional tourism ventures in the KSA part of a USD 1.8 billion Hail projects

Additional tourism ventures in the KSA part of a USD 1.8 billion Hail projects

During his nationwide tour, the King is expected to launch many projects and initiatives.

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Meraas’ Dubai Arena prepares for 2019 opening

Meraas’ Dubai Arena prepares for 2019 opening

Finishing touches are being made to the first of 46 hospitality suites

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Stay tuned for AHIC’s 15th edition coming in April

Stay tuned for AHIC’s 15th edition coming in April

The 2019 program, themed ‘Synchronized for Success’, is being developed following the AHIC Advisory Board.

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HostMilano is coming in October 2019

HostMilano is coming in October 2019

975 companies have already confirmed their participation, 46 percent of which come from more than 40 foreign countries.

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Applications open for the 15th UNWTO Awards which recognize tourism innovation and sustainability

Applications open for the 15th UNWTO Awards which recognize tourism innovation and sustainability

Finalists will be notified in December 2018, with the award winners to be announced in January 2019.

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Careers and Education

Careers and Education

In 2017, travel and tourism directly supported 2.3 million jobs in the Middle East, which stands for three percent of the total employment, revealed the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2018 report.

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Beyond Oil

Beyond Oil

How Middle Eastern markets are developing their infrastructures to diversify hotel business by Robin Rossmann, Managing Director for STR.

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