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.
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.
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.
RateGain, an AI travel SaaS provider, reports Dubai hotel demand is recovering after a sharp March–May decline. Levels have risen from 7%–14% and are expected to stabilise, reaching 20%–30% of pre-disruption demand by summer.
MeetingPackage has expanded its integration with Cvent, enabling hotels to automate and synchronize group booking proposals within a single platform, streamlining event sales workflows and reducing manual processes across multiple systems.
Marriott International is strengthening its presence in Greece with nine new hotel agreements totaling nearly 1,000 rooms, including the debut of Residence Inn by Marriott and Le Méridien.
AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Saudi PIF company, has announced that it has broken ground on its premium hotel project - Numaj Autograph Collection, a 250-key property, which on completion, will be operated by Marriott International under the Autograph Collection Hotels brand.
