Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region is targeting more than three million visitors during the 2026 tourism season as it accelerates investments in hospitality, expands accommodation capacity and rolls out more than 100 events and tourism experiences.
Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction has signed a land sale agreement with Osus Real Estate for three plots with planned investments of about SAR1 billion ($266.3 million) in Makkah city. The project will involve the development of three residential towers featuring 690 apartments.
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will open on June 22 in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, and industry leaders to accelerate hospitality and tourism growth across the Kingdom.
Eid visitors have given a much-needed boost to the hospitality industry in Bahrain battered in recent months by Iranian aggression. Thankfully, Bahrain’s tourism sector recorded strong growth during the recent extended holidays, said a top minister.
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of a global campaign: 25 Years of Unforgettable Journeys.
Future Hospitality Summit Egypt was launched by The Bench on June 11, bringing together hospitality, real estate and investment leaders ahead of the November 2026 event in Cairo. The summit highlighted Egypt’s strong hotel growth, rising investment, and expanding development pipeline.
Modon Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based company with key interests in real estate, hospitality and tourism sectors, said it aims to develop premium infrastructure projects in Al Dhafra Region of the emirate and create integrated urban environments that support economic and social growth in the region.
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches hosted a forum with 78 industry leaders to examine links between sports, hospitality and tourism, supporting its MSc in Sports Management & Events launching September 2026 amid growing sector demand.
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.
Barceló Hotel Group has reported the best results in its history for 2025 with revenues of more than $9.08 billion and a net profit of $361.93 million, both showing 4% growth, thus consolidating its model of profitable growth and operational strength.
