Tourism

Saudi Arabia Hospitality Sector Growth 2026: Inside the Riyadh Expo and the Numbers Behind It

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector growth in 2026 has a new stage: the Hotel & Hospitality Expo, running September 15 to 17 in Riyadh, with the

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Abu Dhabi Emirati Dhiyafa Standards 2026: Inside the Hotel Culture Rollout

Key takeaways Abu Dhabi hotels must apply 20 of 65 Emirati Dhiyafa Standards starting in the first quarter of 2027, with 10 compulsory and 10

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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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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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