The UAE said yesterday that 17,498 passengers have been transported on 60 flights operated by national carriers since March 1 as part of its emergency flights plan.
Patel Family Office, a US investment enterprise, and Abdel Hadi A Al-Qahtani & Sons (AHQ), a Saudi industrial conglomerate, have signed a $1 billion deal to establish AYARA, a vertically integrated hospitality platform that will develop a network of 50 international brand-name business hotels across Saudi Arabia by 2029.
Rahul Shankhwalker, partner at HBA, says hotels now prioritise emotional connection over rigid grandeur. Drawing on two decades’ experience, he highlights open layouts, thoughtful materials, multifunctional wellness spaces, and boutique experiences that inspire memory and belonging.
dailypoint has partnered with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), giving GHA member hotels exclusive access to the platform, recognised as the #1 Hotel CRM and email marketing solution by HotelTechAwards.
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, which will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC), will focus on the large-scale hotel development, and the increasing influence of Saudi travellers at home and abroad.
Mandarin Oriental will expand in Egypt with two renovated hotels in Luxor and Aswan and its first luxury Nile river cruise. The hotels and cruise will offer refined accommodations, dining, wellness, and cultural experiences, providing an immersive journey through Egypt’s heritage.
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has signed an MoU with Burhan Hotels to enter Saudi Arabia, covering three Makkah hotels with around 1,000 rooms. GHG will operate and manage the properties, oversee renovations and repositioning, and pursue partnerships with international hotel brands as part of its expansion strategy.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has announced the completion of the revision process for the GSTC Industry Standard for Hotels and Tour Operators, version 3.
Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely.
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh.
