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.
Ray by Cloud 7 opens in Kuwait's Mangaf
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
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.
Bahrain Tourism Minister meets hotel sector to strengthen ties
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
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 opens METT Milan Torre Velasca
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
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.
MeetingPackage, Cvent enhance hotel proposal automation capabilities
Tue, 19 May 2026
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.
Dubai hotel demand to recover 20pc–30pc this summer: RateGain
Mon, 04 May 2026
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.
AlUla breaks ground on new 250-key Marriott property
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
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.
Travelgate expands global travel network with AO UK acquisition
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Travelgate, part of Travelsoft Group, has acquired AO UK, integrating enterprise content orchestration and over 20 years of product expertise, enhancing its global network of 1,000+ buyers and sellers and improving hotel inventory readiness for sale.
Marriott expands Greece portfolio with nine new hotel deals
Sun, 05 Apr 2026
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.
Luxury drives Dubai hotel boom as inventory hits 158,700 rooms: report
Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Dubai’s hotel inventory reached 158,700 rooms across 770 properties in 2025, with nearly 70% high-end, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Supply grew 2.2%, with 3,400 new rooms and further expansion planned.
UAE residents choose Eid staycations as hotel searches surge: Wego
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Wego reports more UAE residents choosing Eid Al-Fitr staycations, with rising searches for luxury hotels, beachfront resorts, and wellness retreats across Dubai and other UAE destinations as overseas travel becomes more selective.
Sorouh Al Qurm to build $596m integrated tourism complex in Muscat
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Oman-based Sorouh Al Qurm Real Estate has announced plans to develop an integrated tourism complex at an investment of RO230 million ($596 million) in Muscat. Spanning 165,000 sq m, the ITC will boast two four-star hotels along with residential and retail units as well as a range of recreational facilities.
165-room Radisson Hotel Madinah opens
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
The Radisson Hotel Madinah, a new four-star hotel, was opened in Madinah in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb.
Visa partners with TBO.COM for exclusive hotel deals
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Visa, a leader in digital payments, has partnered with TBO.COM, one of the leading B2B travel distribution platforms, to provide Visa cardholders exclusive access to a global network of hotels at competitive rates, complemented by exclusive benefits designed to enhance every stay - whether for business or leisure.
Events in January boost Abu Dhabi hotel rates
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Abu Dhabi’s hotels saw strong January performance, with occupancy at 85.2% (-0.5% YoY), while average daily rate (AED 846.34/$230.45) rose 10.4% and RevPAR increased 9.9% to AED 720.98, driven by strong demand and higher room rates, according to CoStar data.
Saudi Arabia’s hotel market to add 94,500 rooms: report
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
The number of hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia is set to expand significantly from the current stock of 171,650 keys, with around 94,500 additional rooms under construction or at advanced planning stages, following a stellar year in which the Kingdom’s travel and tourism industry grew by 32%, according to a report by Knight Frank, a property consultancy firm.
Oman’s hotel revenues for 3–5 star category reach $773m in 2025
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Revenues for hotels classified within the 3 to 5-star category in Oman rose by 22.2 per cent by the end of December 2025, reaching approximately RO 297.3 million ($773. 2 million) compared to the same period in 2024. Hotel occupancy rates also increased to 56.7 per cent, up from 49.9 per cent during the corresponding period in 2024.
Ashoka Buildcon–BEC Arabia JV lands Diriyah hotel project contract
Sat, 07 Feb 2026
Indian infrastructure group Ashoka Buildcon said its joint venture with Saudi-based BEC Arabia Contracting has secured the main construction works contract for a hotel project within Saudi Arabia's giga development - Diriyah, The City of Earth, coming up near Riyadh.
Ras Al Khaimah sees double-digit hotel RevPAR growth: report
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Stirling Hospitality Advisors’ latest RAK Investment Pulse reports a structural shift in Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality market, with higher-value international demand driving 2025 performance. Rising occupancy, rates and revenues positioned the Emirate as the third-best RevPAR-performing hotel market in the UAE and fifth across the Gulf.
Hilton boosts Makkah portfolio with two new properties
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Global hospitality major Hilton has announced the opening of two new properties in Makkah - DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - nearly doubling its presence in the Saudi city and expanding its hospitality offerings for the millions of pilgrims and travellers who visit each year.
Dubai among global leaders in new hotel room openings for 2026
Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Among global hotel markets, Dubai, Shanghai, and London are set to open the most rooms in 2026, per CoStar data. The Middle East & Africa saw 18,273 rooms open in 2025, with 54,238 projected in 2026, led by Dubai (5,053) and Qatar (2,406).