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.
Mandarin Oriental will expand in Egypt with two renovated hotels in Luxor and Aswan and its first luxury Nile river cruise. The hotels and cruise will offer refined accommodations, dining, wellness, and cultural experiences, providing an immersive journey through Egypt’s heritage.
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has signed an MoU with Burhan Hotels to enter Saudi Arabia, covering three Makkah hotels with around 1,000 rooms. GHG will operate and manage the properties, oversee renovations and repositioning, and pursue partnerships with international hotel brands as part of its expansion strategy.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has announced the completion of the revision process for the GSTC Industry Standard for Hotels and Tour Operators, version 3.
Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely.
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh.
Yas Plaza Hotels has announced the appointment of Sree Murugesan as Area Director, Rooms. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Murugesan has held senior leadership roles with some of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands.
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection with 2,457 hotels receiving MICHELIN Keys across the globe, all representing the crème de la crème of world hospitality and meeting the Guide’s highest standards of hospitality and quality.
