550 hotels under construction in Saudi Arabia
Experts and specialists in the Saudi tourist accommodation sector forecast that Saudi hotel brands are planning to increase their investments...
Hospitality
Tourism set for growth in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah saw its tourism industry hit a high note in 2014, with revenues surpassing Dh1bn ($242.9m), bolstered by...
Egypt targets 20 million tourists by 2020
Tourism Minister Khaled Rami presented his ministry’s strategy to reach 20 million tourist by 2020, according to a statement after...
Largest hotel in the world to be built in Saudi Arabia
The biggest hotel in the world is being built in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, offering 10,000 rooms, helicopter pads and convenience...
Agarwood to set up resort in Oman's Salalah by 2017
New eco lifestyle brand Agarwood will enter the Oman market with the launch of a 286-key resort in Salalah by...
Over 9,000 hotel rooms will be added in Egypt by 2019
Colliers International predicted that hotel supply in Egypt will increase by 17% during the coming short- to medium-term period, between...
Saudi Arabia's hotel market booming
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market can expect to witness high levels of new supply over the next three years as many...
Jordan’s tourism industry feels impact of regional volatility
A concerted drive is under way in Jordan to reinvigorate the important tourism sector that has been curtailed by regional...
Qatar floats idea of housing 12,000 football fans on ships
Qatar plans to accommodate some 12,000 football fans on cruise ships during the World Cup in 2022, a spokesman for...
Qatar to host almost 90 major sporting events this year
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has revealed a stellar list of sporting events which are due to take place in...
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