Arabian Travel Market to return to Dubai World Trade Centre soon
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s leading platform for tourism professionals will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 26th edition
Kerzner wins best stand award at ATM 2017
The four-strong panel had toured the largest Arabian Travel Market to date, to identify the stands with the biggest 'wow' factor
Taj targets The Palm for third Dubai property
Taj is set to open a hotel in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, its third property in the city
Oman's Shangri-La Al Husn to relaunch in Oct 2017
Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa in Oman to relaunch this October as standalone resort
IHG to see 10+ openings in IMEA in 2017
Staybridge Suites, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, and Holiday Inn are among the brands gaining momentum
Dubai sees strong growth from China, Russia, India
Visa on arrival policies have assisted with making it easier to access Dubai for tourism
IHG in talks for Kimpton in the Middle East
Luxury lifestyle brand Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants could see a Dubai property open in the future
Travellers return to traditional booking agents
After years of tough competition with Online Travel Agents (OTAs), traditional agencies are re-gaining popularity as travellers seek out bespoke service and specialist advice over discounted deals
Emirates to launch new first class product
Airline is also preparing to roll out its revamped business class seat
MENA travellers are paying less for hotel stays
Travelers from MENA got more bang for their buck, paying on average 14% less for hotel stays at their top ten favorite cities
Trends that will impact Middle East travel
Emerging markets will overtake developed markets as a tourism and hospitality destination but also as key provider of customers: PWC report
Carlton Hotels target 2000 rooms by 2020
Carlton Hotel Management is targeting to add 683 new rooms over the next three years
Movenpick Residences is coming to the Middle East
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts introduces Movenpick Residences, its serviced apartment brand, at ATM 2017
Damac inventory to make up 10% of Dubai's supply
Damac's rooms inventory to make up 10% of Dubai's supply by 2021
Time Hotels unveils GCC's first female-run hotel
Time Asma Hotel in Dubai will have 80% female staff, including a female GM and owner
Swiss-Belhotel confirms two new Bahrain hotels
Grand Swiss-Belresort Seef will open in Q4 2017, and the Swiss-Belresidences in Juffair will open doors in December 2017