Kempinski Hotels' Colin Lubbe steps down as CFO, vice chairman
Lubbe to stay on until a CFO is recruited and appointed, company says
Rotana set to open mid-market property in Kuwait
Property is under construction and will be branded under the company's affordable brand name: Centro
Greg Malouf quits Cle Dubai to author new book
Chef and author sees out two year contract, and departs following no extension talks between the two parties
Saudi hotel and tourism companies lose US$870mn
Hotel and tourism companies in Saudi Arabia saw US$870 million (SAR3.3 billion) wiped off their value in the first week of 2016
Tulip Inn prepares for opening in Ras Al Khaimah
The Tulip Inn, managed by Golden Tulip and owned by Action Group is set to open Ras Al Khaimah in early 2016
Al Tayyar Travel to buy 30% of Zakhr Investment
Saudi Arabia's Al Tayyar Travel Group will buy 30% of Zakhr Investment and Real Estate Development after amending an initial agreement signed in August
Dubai welcomes 100 million tourists in 10 years
The emirate of Dubai beats top global destinations achieving record arrival figures across the past ten years
RAK Tourism Development Authority targets UK
With a vision to welcome 850,000 visitors in 2016, Ras Al Khaimah's Tourism Development Authority's CEO visits London to promote the emirate to key industry professionals
Hyatt appoints new senior director, regional sales
Salik Mangro appointed as senior director of regional sales of Hyatt sales force GCC
Oman claims Duqm is 'most promising' tourism hub
Authorities in the Sultanate of Oman claim Duqm will become the "most promising" tourist destination in the future
Qatar Tourism Authority co-hosting tourism forum
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber (QC) to host industry-wide forum in January 2016 to support local tourism and attract investment into the sector
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Sharjah to attract more tourists from India
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority focuses on India for future growth
Egypt Tourist Authority launches digital campaign
#thisisegypt set to be first digitally-led, dedicated Arabic campaign from the tourist board
UNWTO to focus on innovation and sustainability
The Middle East will receive special attention within UNWTO's activities at FITUR 2016
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