The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced a strategic partnership with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, to deliver data-driven insights and strategies that support a more sustainable future for global tourism.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but a present force reshaping hotel distribution and pricing. That was the central theme of the 4th Hospitality Pricing Innovation (HPI) Series, hosted by 123Compare.me in partnership with the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) and Keytel.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that a hot topic at its conference, being held in Dubai from November 18 to 21, will be the shifting consumer desires and the best new ideas emerging in the wellness tourism space.
Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, and RAK Hospitality Holding, the government-owned investment and development arm in the Emirate, have announced a landmark strategic merger to create a unified entity operating under Marjan.
The value of Mena’s hospitality market is set to grow from $310 billion in 2025 to more than $487 billion by 2032, according to data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, October 27-29.
Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World, taking place in Dubai later this month, asked eight tech leaders what's next for the industry. Their answers paint a picture of an industry on the cusp of transformation, where AI, data, automation, and personalization converge, while the human touch remains essential.
The global luxury market has been uneven, but luxury hospitality and tourism have thrived. Bain & Company reports that while personal luxury goods declined, experience-driven sectors like travel and dining grew. In 2024, luxury hospitality reached $280 billion, with fine dining up 8% and cruises up 30%.
Knight Frank forecasts a vibrant UAE hotel market, driven by diverse regional and international investors. The sector saw strong growth, with RevPAR and ADR rising 11.9% year-on-year. Abu Dhabi led with 24% RevPAR growth. Hotel rooms are projected to reach 235,674 by 2030.
Khamas Hospitality, a leading UAE hospitality management company, has outlined the key trends shaping 2026: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, wellness, and branded residences.
