Dubai Strengthens Travel Trade at Arabian Travel Market 2025
Dubai welcomed 5.31 million international visitors from January to March 2025 – a 3% YoY increase compared to Q1 2024 DET will be joined by over 125 partners and stakeholders on the Dubai stand at ATM 2025 Issam Kazim: ‘The sustained growth of the tourism sector continues to be vital not only through its direct […]
KAUST And AlBaik Partner to Launch ‘E-AlBaik’ Smart Food Tech Lab
In the presence and under the patronage of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, AlBaik Food Systems Company signed a strategic cooperation agreement with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to launch the ‘e-AlBaik Lab’ e-AlBaik Lab is a new smart technology living lab on campus dedicated to […]
Global Hotel Alliance Reports Strong Q1 Start to 2025
Q1 2025 total stay revenue picks up 15% year-on-year DISCOVERY DOLLAR (D$) redemptions increase 60%, encouraging more spend International stays account for 70% of total revenue UAE ranks among the top four countries for hotel room revenue from international guests Members in China, UK, France and Spain post strongest growth in international spend Dubai, UAE-: UAE-headquartered Global […]
Qashio and Visa Unite UAE Travel Leaders for Spend Management
Dubai, UAE –-– Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, partnered with Visa to host an exclusive event bringing together the UAE’s top travel decision-makers for a dynamic exchange of insights and industry trends. The event welcomed senior executives from across the regional travel ecosystem, including online travel agencies, destination management companies, and leading luxury […]
Club Med Musandam Resort Design Unveiled at IHIF 2025
Dubai, UAE – -– Club Med, in collaboration with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group), has unveiled the design of the upcoming Club Med Musandam Resort during the prestigious International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin. Nestled between the towering sea cliffs and clear turquoise waters of Musandam, the all-inclusive resort is set to become a landmark […]
Hilton Expands in Egypt: Two New Hotels in Cairo’s Capital
Hilton Cairo New Capital Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Cairo New Capital Downtown will offer contemporary spaces, exceptional dining and premium shared facilities Dubai, United Arab Emirates –- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of two new properties in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital, Hilton Cairo New Capital Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Cairo New Capital […]
Rolf Lippuner Joins Raffles and Fairmont as VP of Operations
DUBAI, UAE-– Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, two of Accor’s leading luxury brands, proudly announce the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as Vice President of Operations for the Middle East. In this role, he will oversee the strategic direction and operational excellence of 19 Raffles and Fairmont hotels and resorts across the […]
Viceroy’s Table Opens in Dubai: Opulence Meets Modern Indian Flavors
Dubai, UAE-: Dubai’s dining scene has a new crown jewel, Viceroy’s Table, a luxurious fine-dining restaurant that reimagines the spirit of India’s colonial past with a bold, contemporary twist. Inspired by the elite Indian Gymkhana clubs of yesteryear, where high society gathered to dine, drink, and revel, this luxury Indian restaurant promises an unforgettable experience of refined […]
London Honors Arab Women’s Achievements for Eleventh Year
A British Royal Welcome to Arab Women and Arab Culture Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,-: Following the tremendous success of last year’s Arab Women’s Summit, London Arabia is once again bringing together global leaders, visionaries, and changemakers for the eleventh annual Arab Women of the Year Awards and the second Arab Women’s Summit, taking place on 30 […]
Daniella Rahme and Mohammed Al Ahmad Star in Netflix’s Franklin
Daniella Rahme (Yulia) and Mohammed Al Ahmad (Adam) reunite on screen in gripping new Netflix series, Franklin. The drama/thriller follows a devoted single father and master money counterfeiter as he is thrust back into his turbulent past and forced to collaborate with his estranged lover. After years of being apart, Yulia and Adam are forced […]