Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has announced the launch of Masar Gardens, a mixed-use urban destination in Makkah featuring residential, commercial, hospitality, and public-use components backed by extensive infrastructure, green spaces, pedestrian pathways and modern mobility solutions.
As Dubai looks to build on its record tourism growth, the emirate is intensifying efforts to sustain visitor pipelines, reinforce its reputation as one of the world's safest and most reliable travel destinations, and keep itself firmly on travellers' radar across key global markets.
Kerzner International has promoted Mattheos Georgiou to Head of Global Operations, further strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its portfolio of pioneering hospitality brands around the world.
Eid visitors have given a much-needed boost to the hospitality industry in Bahrain battered in recent months by Iranian aggression. Thankfully, Bahrain’s tourism sector recorded strong growth during the recent extended holidays, said a top minister.
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of a global campaign: 25 Years of Unforgettable Journeys.
Future Hospitality Summit Egypt was launched by The Bench on June 11, bringing together hospitality, real estate and investment leaders ahead of the November 2026 event in Cairo. The summit highlighted Egypt’s strong hotel growth, rising investment, and expanding development pipeline.
Modon Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based company with key interests in real estate, hospitality and tourism sectors, said it aims to develop premium infrastructure projects in Al Dhafra Region of the emirate and create integrated urban environments that support economic and social growth in the region.
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches hosted a forum with 78 industry leaders to examine links between sports, hospitality and tourism, supporting its MSc in Sports Management & Events launching September 2026 amid growing sector demand.
Madinah’s hotel sector recorded its highest occupancy rate in three years in 2025, reaching 75%, driven by rising visitor and Umrah demand, according to Almqr Development Company, underscoring the city’s growing appeal as a hospitality destination.
Barceló Hotel Group has reported the best results in its history for 2025 with revenues of more than $9.08 billion and a net profit of $361.93 million, both showing 4% growth, thus consolidating its model of profitable growth and operational strength.
