Hospitality

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Standards: What Hotels Must Do Before 2027

Key takeaways DCT Abu Dhabi has launched Emirati Dhiyafa Hospitality Standards, 65 requirements across eight stages of the guest journey, with full implementation across the

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Dubai Airport Traffic 2026: Why Passenger Numbers Fell By a Third, and How Fast They’re Coming Back

Dubai’s aviation and hospitality sector just absorbed its toughest six months in years, and the numbers show it. Dubai airport traffic fell nearly a third

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Gulf Aviation Recovery 2026: Why Hotels Are Still Waiting on Emirates

Emirates restarted a single daily flight between Dubai and Bahrain on August 15, 2026, months after Gulf airspace disruption tied to the US-Iran conflict grounded

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Red Sea Amaala Resort Opens in Saudi Arabia Despite Tourism Slump

Saudi Arabia opened another luxury resort on its Red Sea coast this week, betting that construction can outrun a war. The 110-key Rosewood Amaala welcomed

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Gulf Tourism Jobs 2026: Why the Industry Is Bracing to Lose 137,000 Roles

The Gulf’s travel and tourism sector is on track to lose around 137,000 jobs this year, even as several of its hotel and real estate

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Accor Ibis Makkah Deal: Why Economy Hotels Are the Kingdom’s Next Bet

Accor is betting that Makkah’s next wave of hotel demand will not come from five-star towers, but from reliable, affordable rooms. The hospitality group has

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