May 09, 2013
Dubai formally launched a new hotel classification system yesterday, expected to trigger a rush of improvements as owners bid to meet the new standards. Read Article Dubai gets new hotel ratings as prices rise
May 08, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: The new St Regis hotel on the capital's Corniche will not resort to discounting rates in an effort to win guests, according to the property's general manager. Read Article St Regis confident ahead of Abu Dhabi Corniche debut
May 08, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: Abu Dhabi scooped a host of top accolades at the World Travel Awards held as part of the Arabian Travel Market show in Dubai this week. Read Article Abu Dhabi tourism destinations snag 25 awards
May 07, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: Passenger growth through Dubai has triggered a flood of investment into Ras Al Khaimah and the Northern Emirates thanks to an increasing spillover of tourists. Read Article Dubai tourism boom spreads to Northern Emirates
May 07, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: Hyatt International is in the midst of a building boom in the Middle East, with several properties under construction in Saudi Arabia. Read Article Hyatt to grow in Saudi Arabia with more hotels
May 06, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: The UAE is set to become the largest market for Marriott International as it opens more hotels here in the next three years, including five properties in Abu Dhabi. Read Article Marriott to expand presence in UAE
May 06, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: The number of hotel rooms in Dubai is set to increase by about 7 per cent over the coming two years to more than 62,000 - making it the third biggest market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Read Article Dubai expects to add 4,000 hotel rooms
May 06, 2013
The Jumeirah Group, the UAE-based hospitality company, said 2012 was a "good year" and that 2013 was off to a "strong" start. Read Article More visitors and higher revenue for Jumeirah Group properties
May 05, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: Abu Dhabi is this week preparing engage with tour operators from across the Gulf at the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East's largest trade-travel show. Read Article Travel expo puts Abu Dhabi at centre stage
Apr 18, 2013
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts plans to make a return to Dubai next year after withdrawing from the market in the wake of the 2009 financial crisis. Read Article Four Seasons returns to Dubai with Jumeirah resort
