Radisson Hotel Group has introduced an AI-powered real-time price matching feature that automatically matches lower publicly available room rates found on third-party booking platforms, aiming to simplify direct hotel bookings.
Banan Real Estate Company has announced that it has secured a contract from Saudi-based Afaq Al Qimma Al Rabiaa Al Mutatawera Company for the development and marketing of a hotel project within Al Rahmaniya neighbourhood in capital Riyadh.
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, a five-star boutique lifestyle hotel from top hospitality group Hyatt, to power the property with clean energy, verified through Clean Energy Certificates.
The Gulf hospitality sector is expected to begin recovering in the fourth quarter of 2026 as geopolitical tensions ease, although hotel occupancy is unlikely to return to pre-war levels before the end of 2027, according to S&P Global Ratings.
Oman’s hotel revenues rose 8.4% year-on-year to RO85.4 million ($222 million) in Q1 2026, driven by a 13% increase in room revenues and a 15.5% rise in average room rates, according to Cavendish Maxwell.
Saudi-based Manazel Al Naqaa has signed an agreement with Marriott International to rebrand Shirvan Hotel City Yard Jeddah as an Autograph Collection Hotel. The property will undergo visual identity development and selected enhancement works ahead of its opening in December.
Ray by Cloud 7, a contemporary hotel, has opened its doors in Mangaf, Kuwait, bringing together modern design, relaxed coastal living and curated dining experiences.
Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, held a meeting with representatives of Bahrain’s hotel sector as part of regular meetings aimed at strengthening partnership with the hotel sector and following up on preparations for upcoming tourism seasons and events.
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), one of the world's leading 360-degree hospitality and lifestyle companies, today announced the opening of METT Milan Torre Velasca, marking the brand's debut in Italy.
Manor by JA hotel has announced that it has successfully implemented a first-of-its-kind project in the Middle East in partnership with ASAS, Al Ghurair and Enernouva to reduce energy consumption in its heating systems by up to 80%, without requiring any upfront capital investment by the hotel.
