Two new appointments at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh solidify its Saudization efforts
Ascott’s current KSA presence spans 12 properties and 1,624 units, of which five properties are in operation and six are in the pipeline.
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
New head of tourism joins Saudi NEOM
Khowala was CEO & founder of Aptamind, a global private client advisory firm specializing in luxury investments in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry,
Nap pods tested by Saudi Arabia during hajj
Each napper had a three-hour access to the pods, which are imported from Japan at cost of around USD 1,114 each.
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415 new properties are under development in the Middle East as per STR
In the Middle East, the UAE leads the projects under development in the region, with a total of 50,000 new rooms under construction.