US airlines, hotels wary of Expedia-Orbitz mergerThe US airline industry expressed concerns on Friday about the tentative merger of Expedia Inc and Orbitz Worldwide Inc, saying it could hurt the travel business, but hinted it would not lobby actively against the deal. Expedia More… |
Mixed show by Middle East, Africa hotels in AugustThe hotel industry in the Middle East and Africa region has reported mixed performances during August this year, according to a new report. Data compiled by STR Global, a hotel industry research company, showed a 14.8 per cent increase More… |
Bahrain hotel industry 'picking up'Bahrain's hotel industry is showing signs of picking up as visitors feel more confident about staying in the country - despite another major exhibition being cancelled. Hotel occupancy rates have risen to between 20 and 30 per cent ov More… |
Bahrain hotel industry shows signs of recoveryBahrain hotel industry officials have said that occupancy rates had been steadily increasing over the last few days. However, representatives of hotels in Manama and the Diplomatic Area said they hoped curfew restrictions would be reduced More… |