Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with global hotels to train hospitality talent abroad
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism has signed a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading global hotel brands to launch the “Hospitality Ambassadors” programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s hospitality workforce through international on-the-job training (OJT).
Vatel Bahrain, Hilton Bahrain City Centre forge hospitality talent partnership
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Vatel Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences to strengthen collaboration in hospitality education and workforce development.
Sheraton Kuwait celebrates 60 years of hospitality legacy
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
Sheraton Kuwait Hotel has marked its 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades as a landmark in Kuwait’s hospitality sector. Opened in 1966, the hotel was the first Sheraton property outside the US, the first international hotel in Kuwait, and the first Marriott International-managed hotel in the Middle East and Africa.
Abu Dhabi launches over 100 summer experiences with free stays for kids
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Abu Dhabi has unveiled its My Summer #InAbuDhabi campaign, featuring more than 100 experiences and special offers across hospitality, dining, retail, attractions, culture and wellness.
Ascott to open villa community in Riyadh by Q4 2026
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Ascott Limited will open Ascott Villas Riyadh in Q4 2026, its first Saudi villa community. The 86-villa project supports regional expansion and targets families and long-stay guests near Riyadh’s Hittin district and KAFD.
Red Sea Global graduates 386 trainees in Vocational Training Programme
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG) has celebrated the graduation of its fourth cohort of the Red Sea Vocational Training Programme, with 386 graduates completing specialised training for careers in tourism and hospitality.
Aseer eyes 3m tourists as hospitality sector expands
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region is targeting more than three million visitors during the 2026 tourism season as it accelerates investments in hospitality, expands accommodation capacity and rolls out more than 100 events and tourism experiences.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia to open in Riyadh
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will open on June 22 in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, and industry leaders to accelerate hospitality and tourism growth across the Kingdom.
Egypt’s hospitality boom takes centre stage at FHS Egypt launch event
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
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.
Abu Dhabi Les Roches explores sports, hospitality links
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
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 hotel occupancy hits three-year high at 75pc in 2025
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
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 announces record $9bn revenue for 2025
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
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.
Dubai charts roadmap for new era of tourism growth
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
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 appoints new Head of Global Operations
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
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.
Anantara celebrates 25 years of 'unforgettable journeys'
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
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.
Eid visitors bolster hospitality industry in Bahrain
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
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.
RateGain expands AI commercial network across APAC, MEA
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
RateGain Travel Technologies has consolidated its APAC & MEA commercial operations, expanding its regional workforce fivefold to over 100 professionals, reinforcing its AI-powered SaaS leadership in travel and hospitality and strengthening key growth markets.
Vatel Bahrain tops Mideast hospitality education 2026
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Vatel Bahrain has been named “Leading Hospitality and Tourism Management Institution in the Middle East for 2026” at the global Travel and Tourism Awards by UK-based LUXlife magazine.
UAE hospitality sees female participation exceed 34pc
Thu, 21 May 2026
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy highlighted women’s growing role in UAE hospitality, where female participation exceeds 34% and global workforce share is 52%, yet leadership remains limited at around 30%, underscoring persistent senior-level representation gaps.
Ras Al Khaimah’s Rotana Mangroves nears debut
Sat, 16 May 2026
The upcoming Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves is nearing completion, featuring 258 keys within a mangrove setting and set to enhance Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality sector as a destination for business, leisure, and events.
UAE hospitality sector reaffirms resilience at exclusive FHS gathering
Mon, 11 May 2026
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon, hosted by The Bench at XU restaurant with RIKAS Hospitality Group, brought together over 50 UAE hospitality leaders, reinforcing industry unity and resilience.