UAE hospitality recorded a strong start to 2026, with hotel occupancy at around 85% and revenues surpassing AED 9.8 billion ($2.7 billion), marking a 17% year-on-year increase in January and February .
Oman reported 439,287 hotel guests in three- to five-star hotels by February 2026, down 3.6% year-on-year, while revenues increased 18.5% to RO69.2 million ($180 million) from RO58.4 million during same period.
The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group have signed a master agreement to develop and operate 10 properties across Ethiopia, marking a significant growth of internationally branded hospitality assets in the East African country.
A hotel and two residential buildings in Bahrain's capital Manama sustained material damage following an Iranian attack late last night, according to the Ministry of Interior.
ABB will introduce GuestFlow, a fully integrated Guest Room Management System designed for hotel owners, operators, and integrators, helping hotels address rising energy costs, meet sustainability goals, and deliver improved, personalized guest experiences.
The UAE said yesterday that 17,498 passengers have been transported on 60 flights operated by national carriers since March 1 as part of its emergency flights plan.
Patel Family Office, a US investment enterprise, and Abdel Hadi A Al-Qahtani & Sons (AHQ), a Saudi industrial conglomerate, have signed a $1 billion deal to establish AYARA, a vertically integrated hospitality platform that will develop a network of 50 international brand-name business hotels across Saudi Arabia by 2029.
Rahul Shankhwalker, partner at HBA, says hotels now prioritise emotional connection over rigid grandeur. Drawing on two decades’ experience, he highlights open layouts, thoughtful materials, multifunctional wellness spaces, and boutique experiences that inspire memory and belonging.
dailypoint has partnered with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), giving GHA member hotels exclusive access to the platform, recognised as the #1 Hotel CRM and email marketing solution by HotelTechAwards.
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, which will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC), will focus on the large-scale hotel development, and the increasing influence of Saudi travellers at home and abroad.
