Accor has signed an agreement with Arbah Taiba to develop Novotel Madinah North, scheduled to open in 2028 near Al Masjid an-Nabawi. The 200-room hotel will cater to pilgrims, business, and leisure travelers, supporting Madinah’s growing visitor demand and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism goals.
Leading Japanese urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is set to reshape the city’s skyline with Trump Tower Dubai, redefining expectations for branded luxury in the region. The concept draws on the confident forms of Manhattan and the architectural discipline of Japan.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted its third annual City Tourism Briefing at Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain, with 400 industry leaders. The event celebrated tourism growth, fostered collaborations, and advanced the emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030 goals.
Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah. The 395-room hotel caters to diverse guests, including business and leisure travellers, long-stay visitors, sports groups, and students.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is set to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community adjacent to the East Network station in Riyadh. Designed to cater to short- and long-term stays, it comprises more than 450 residential units and over 1,600 beds.
Palazzo Versace Dubai has launched the hospitality industry’s first fully integrated AI automation system for guest communications and hotel operations, developed with Quantum Neuron.
Atmosphere Core has launched its fourth brand, ONE Atmosphere, entering the extended-stay segment with fully serviced apartments designed for modern work–live–travel lifestyles, combining residential space with hotel-style amenities, concierge services, and consistent hospitality standards.
Siyam World Maldives made history on December 5 by becoming the world’s first resort to earn a Guinness World Records title for the most people snorkeling simultaneously at a single venue.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attended the opening ceremony of Liwa International Festival 2026, held under his patronage until January 3, 2026 in Liwa in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region.
TBO.COM, a leading B2B travel distribution platform, announced its recognition as Middle East's Best B2B Travel Provider at t World Travel Tech Awards, held in Bahrain.
