Why hotel direct wins in the agentic AI future of distribution
The USD$1.6tn global travel market is about to get the greatest shakeup since the dawn of the internet. The major Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia and Airbnb are bracing themselves for a quantum change and it’s one they cannot control. As consumers move from booking travel through these...
India’s Taj Group eyes Gulf expansion, to build hotel in Makkah
The luxury hotel chain is planning 15 new hotels in the next 10 years, which include at least 5 new properties in Dubai and a new hotel in MakkahJordan saw its GDP grow 2.2% in 2021 as compared to 2020
The numbers come from a quarterly statistical report released on Sunday by the Department of Statistics.GCC eyes floating hotels, eateries to buoy tourism
Floating restaurants and hotels could be a significant supporting player as the GCC region aspires to increase its footprint as a global tourism hub.
Marriott Autograph Collection in Sharjah
Two of Shurooq projects will operate under Autograph brand.
Marka: From a star UAE retailer to a bankrupt firm
Flouting norms, massive mismanagement and lack of transparency and corporate governance have potential to take any company the Marka Holding wayTech-enabled sustainability can help hospitality
SB Group founder and CEO Sanjeevv Bhatia says the hotel industry can no longer ignore net-zero goals.
Recovering US economy adds 531,000 jobs in October
The unemployment rate also dropped slightly from 4.8% to 4.6%, the lowest since the pandemic.
Non-oil sector fuels Bahrain economy growth
The results are said to be showing signs of economic recovery of Bahrain.
Saudi Arabia reaches out to France for stronger economic ties
The move aims to further enhance bilateral investment relations by making use of the opportunities offered by Saudi Vision 2030.
Tabreed ups cooling-scheme stake
The exclusive scheme supplies Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.
Doomed by pandemic, Makkah’s hotels can finally see light
Stung by the lockdown and lack of pilgrims traveling from around the world to Islam’s holiest site, Makkah’s hospital industry sees business returning in next two years.
ADNEC acquires DoubleTree By Hilton London ExCel
ADNEC has added a new hotel to its portfolio: the DoubleTree By Hilton London ExCel.
POSist sees growth rebounding in the Gulf in 2021
Pent-up demand may lead to vigorous recovery in Gulf travel, tourism, hospitality sectors in the second half of 2021 Recovery will ride on increasing adoption of technology The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are experiencing a fast economic recovery and the pent-up demand could manifest in a vigorous...
