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Accor and Fenix Companies Group Announce Partnership to Bring Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan to Türkiye’s Stunning Bays
Accor, the region’s largest hospitality group, is partnering with Fenix Companies Group to further strengthen its footprint across Türkiye.
Valor Hospitality Partners signs major new MoU in Georgia to develop and manage 1750+ keys in Batumi
Ground-breaking partnership with Petra Sea Resort will bring Valor Hospitality’s global experience to Georgia’s first master-planned mixed-use development.
Valor Hospitality Partners continues expansion with second Pakistan property
AAA Associates appoints Valor Hospitality Partners to operate internationally branded 5-Star Hotel and Residences located within an innovative, upscale mixed-use development in Karachi, Pakistan.
Crossing Boundaries and Crafting the Future of Hospitality: Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2023 Winners Announced at Future Hospitality Summit
The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) 2023, by Hotelschool The Hague, has concluded, and the exceptional winner of this year's competition have been announced by William Heinecke, Founder & Chairman of Minor International, at the Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Boutique Group Signs MoU with Sommet Education
The signing of the MOU signals the continuation of a proven partnership between Saudi’s ultra-luxury hospitality and development company, Boutique Group, and the world’s leading hospitality education and training company, Sommet Education.
Radisson Hotel Group Solidifies Middle East and Pakistan Presence With Latest Expansion Plans
Radisson Hotel Group cements its position as one of the leading international hotel groups in the Middle East with the signing of 11 hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments to date across the region in 2023.
Buk Technology Inc. Unveils Buktrips.com
Buk launched closed beta flagship product - Buktrips.com a marketplace for hotel room bookings where travelers and agents can buy, resell and trade hotel room bookings.
HVS Charts Trends in GCC Hotel Development Costs
HVS announces their latest publication, "Navigating the Investment Terrain: Trends in GCC Hotel Development Costs" where they delve deep into the intricate world of hotel development costs, unveiling the secrets that impact project costs and hotel values.
Hilton Unveils Growth Plans at Future Hospitality Summit 2023
As Future Hospitality Summit 2023 kicks off, Hilton has announced plans to increase its presence in the Middle East by more than 125% in the years ahead.
Middle East hospitality investment outlook reveals USD1.9 trillion worth of projects under development
The Middle East is witnessing a surge in hospitality and residential projects worth $1.9 trillion, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt leading the way. This reflects the region's strong post-pandemic recovery, with the travel and tourism sector contributing 46.9% to the GDP in 2023. Streamlined visas, sustainability initiatives, technology, and holistic wellbeing are driving this growth.
Abu Dhabi’s Inaugural Travel & Tourism Week Set to Drive Economic Impact for the Emirate
DCT Abu Dhabi’s new platform fosters growth and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s status as a global tourism hub, bringing together industry partners and uniting four business verticals. Kicks off with the first City Tourism Briefing, providing key sector updates and sharing an ambitious vision for a sustainable future.
ESG Strategy at the Upcoming FHS
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2023 kicks off in Abu Dhabi in two weeks’ time, with ESG and sustainability-related discussions high up on the action-packed agenda.
First speakers announced for Future Hospitality Summit
A stellar line-up of first speakers for the region’s flagship hospitality investment event announced.
Accor announces collaboration with Rua Al Madinah Holding in Madinah, Saudi Arabia
GROUP IS SET TO LAUNCH A FAIRMONT HOTEL, FAIRMONT RESIDENCES, NOVOTEL AND SWISSÔTEL
Dur Hospitality and Memar sign agreement to operate two Nur by Makarem hotels in Makkah, On the sidelines of FHS
Dur Hospitality and Memar Development & Investment have signed an agreement to operate two hotels in Makkah under the brand Nur by Makarem. The deal was announced during the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) event, which was held between May 7th and 9th, 2023 at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh.
Dur Hospitality and Smart Zone Real Estate Company announce JV to Develop and Operate a Hotel in Riyadh
Dur Hospitality has announced signing a partnership agreement with Smart Zone Real Estate Company. The agreement aims to set up a Limited Liability Company (The Project Company) to construct and operate an innovative hotel in Riyadh.
Tourism Development Fund Signs Financing Agreement with Shada Development Company to Develop a Contemporary 4-star Heritage Hotel in Jeddah
Riyadh, May 09, 2023, SPA -- Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) announced today the signing of a financing agreement with Shada Real Estate Development and Investment Company.
Rotana signs four Edge by Rotana properties and one Rayhaan by Rotana property in KSA in partnership with Memar Development & Investment
Memar Development & Investment is one of the companies paving the way for real estate development in the hospitality and entertainment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new hotels will add an impressive 618 keys to Rotana’s expansive portfolio across the Kingdom.
Rua Al Madinah Holding signs an agreement with Accor to develop over 1,000 hotel rooms
"The agreement will add 3 new global hospitality brands to Rua Al Madinah Project to meet growth in demand to Madinah’s visitors " – Rua Al Madinah Holding Company CEO
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund signs financing agreement with Golden Frond to develop five-star eco-lodge in Al-Ahsa Oasis
KSA's Tourism Development Fund (TDF) announced today the signing of a financing agreement with Golden Frond Hotel Services Company, a subsidiary company of the Afyaa Group to develop the ENVI Al Nakheel ecolodge in Al-Ahsa Oasis.
FHS Saudi Arabia 2023 Preview
Check in to Riyadh, check out all the action: an at-a-glance guide to The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia
USD 1 trillion KSA development pipeline reinforces Vision 2030’s ambitious goals, experts say
With 315,000 hotel keys planned, Saudi Arabia unlocks promising hospitality investment opportunities.
Investing in Change: 100+ speakers, including industry titans and top visionaries to address hospitality investors at FHS Saudi Arabia
Investing in Change: 100+ speakers, including industry titans and top visionaries to address hospitality investors at FHS Saudi Arabia
Future Hospitality Investment Summit to take the stage in Riyadh from 7-9 May 2023
FHIS Saudi Arabia returns after a sold-out event in 2022 with ‘Invest in Change’ as this year’s theme.
Future Hospitality Summit returns to Riyadh
Following this year’s sold-out event, Future Hospitality Summit – Saudi Arabia 2023 will be the sixth edition of the Saudi-focused event.
Hospitality’s highest flyers honoured at FHS Awards
Ranjan Nadarajah, Amit Nayak, and Assia Riccio recognised at the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai.
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group to add 3 more ecolodges to its Saudi portfolio, set to open in Al Ahsa between 2024 and 2026
The first lodge, set to open in the first quarter of 2024, is located on a privately owned date farm and will offer 25 biophilic pods with private plunge pools, nestled between palm trees.
TDF Signs MoU with Saudi Endeavor Network to Support Entrepreneurs in Tourism Sector
The MoU will contribute to promoting the development of entrepreneurs within tourism sector.
IHG expands lifestyle portfolio in Saudi Arabia, with Hotel Indigo Jeddah
The signing comes a year after the brand’s entry into the Kingdom
Morocco’s First Waldorf Astoria Debuts with Milestone Signing in Tanger
Located near the Cape Spartel Reserve, the highly anticipated resort will bring unrivalled luxury and elegant service to the Moroccan coast
Accor on track to open thirty eight branded residential projects throughout 2023 and 2024
ACCOR AND ENNISMORE ARE EXPANDING THEIR GLOBAL LEADING POSITION IN BRANDED RESIDENCES WITH OVER ONE-HUNDRED AND-THIRTY, OPERATING AND PIPELINE BRANDED RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS ACROSS THIRTY-THREE COUNTRIES.
The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge announces 2022 winner at Future Hospitality Summit
Cornell University was awarded with their concept NIMBUS – a soaring collection of self-contained luxury hotel rooms.
Accor secures management deal to open first Novotel Living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Accor is expanding its footprint in the Kingdom’s capital with the signing of a 170-key serviced apartment property, the very first Novotel Living to operate in Riyadh. The newly built property is set to open in 2026.
Marriott International set to expand its Middle East footprint with the anticipated addition of over 20 properties across the gulf countries by the end of 2023
Anticipated Expansion Plans Include the Addition of More Than 5,000 Rooms and the First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Region
Hilton is leading the change when it comes to local sourcing, climate positive products and food waste management
Emma Banks, Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development EMEA, Hilton shares sustainability F&B milestones from across EMEA
Hilton Set to Grow its Middle East Portfolio by 140%
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; September 19, 2022 - Ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit 2022, Hilton has announced that it will significantly increase its presence in the Middle East in the next 3-5 years across a number of markets.
Abu Dhabi National Hotels to invest over AED 1 billion (US$ 272 million) to develop a luxury resort at Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island
Ras Al Khaimah; September 20, 2022: Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), a listed company at Abu Dhabi Stock Market operating Hotels, Catering, Tours and Transportation, has acquired a prime plot on Al Marjan Island to develop an AED 1 Billion luxury Resort with 1,000 rooms, spread over 1 million square feet overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Aleph Hospitality Expands Middle East Footprint.
Dubai-based independent hotel management company set to enter Qatar and Saudi Arabia before the end of the year
Insignia’s Intelligence Unit predicts the blurring of boundaries of places and experiences
Launching today at The Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai, ‘The Blended Future’ spotlights the trends that are accelerating change across specific industry sectors, including urban design, architecture, tourism, hospitality, dining, healthcare and culture.
Thynk signs Memorandum of Understanding with Rotana
The MOU encompasses the planned deployment of Thynk’s hospitality cloud for operational excellence across Rotana’s portfolio of over 100 hotels and resorts in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye.
Top Countries for Sustainable Tourism: Embracing a Green Transformation for Travel Recovery
Euromonitor International developed a Sustainable Travel Index to help destinations and travel businesses shift to more sustainable and purpose-driven tourism models. Each country was analysed across seven key pillars which make up sustainable tourism.
Hospitality investment outlook reveals 600,000 hotel rooms planned and under development in the Middle East
Regional hospitality industry has been at the forefront of hotel performance recovery and is witnessing unprecedented growth according to market insights released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai
FHS gears up for strong debate, breakthrough conversations and insightful research
Action-packed FHS agenda will Lead the Change as Middle East and Africa hospitality fraternity gathers in Dubai, 19-21 September
First 50 speakers signed up for the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) is set for a stellar line up of speakers featuring senior leaders from the industry’s most dynamic and leading hospitality companies.
The Future Hospitality Summit debuts in Dubai
Following the success of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Saudi Arabia, the region’s leading industry experts will check in at FHS in Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah, 19-21 September.
Tourism Development Fund signs financing agreement with Rimal AlKhobar Real Estate Company to bring Nobu to Saudi Arabia
Tourism Development Fund (TDF) today announced the signing of a financing agreement with Rimal AlKhobar Real Estate Company Ltd., co-owned by Retal Urban Development Co. and Assayel Arabia, to develop the first Nobu complex in the Eastern Province.
ENVI Lodges & Al Rasim to open ecolodge on the Red Sea of Saudi Arabia
ENVI Lodges, the recently launched ecolodge brand, and Al Rasim Hotels & Resorts, have announced plans to develop a waterfront ecolodge project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Red Sea coast.
Sophos Hotels SA and AIMS Hospitality Holding to incorporate the first International Independent Hotel Management Company in KSA
RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Future Hospitality summit (May 24, 2022) Sophos Hotels SA, one of the leading third party Hotel operator in Europe, and AIMS Hospitality a subsidiary of AIMS Holding one of the foremost investors in the hospitality Sector in Saudi Arabia, announced on signing a Memorandum of understanding.
The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia At a Glance
FHS Saudi Arabia Preview: sneak peek at the sessions and speakers set for the highly anticipated event.
Over 100 hospitality leaders will take the stage at the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia
Government leaders, hotel investors, owners, developers and operators set to gather in Riyadh on 24-25 May 2022 to discuss and network under the theme ‘Reimagined Horizons’.
The Future Hospitality Summit Returns to Saudi Arabia
Following the success of the inaugural Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in October 2020 with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and the G20 Secretariat, the event will return in a new format for its second edition on 24-25 May 2022 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Future Hospitality Summit Unveils Line-up of Global Hospitality Leaders & Change-Makers as Special Guest Speakers
Future Hospitality Summit will welcome a comprehensive line-up of hospitality and government leaders, industry captains, founders, change-makers, insight experts, and media, on 26-27 October.
Future Hospitality Summit Leads the Way, Live From Riyadh & Across the World, 26-27 October
The hospitality world will come together virtually to discuss, reimagine and pave a new path towards the future, on 26-27 October at Future Hospitality Summit. The hybrid summit is organised by the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia and G20 Saudi Secretariat and is powered by Bench Digital.