Hospitality & Travel news worldwide

An overview of news, trends and research in the Hospitality & Travel industry in all countries:

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia sees dip in international tourism but domestic travel offsets slowdown International tourism in Saudi Arabia has not surprisingly been affected by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to research from Cavendish Maxwell, although the decline in for
30 June 2026
United Kingdom

Ibis Styles hotel in Bournemouth sold out of administration Coast Hotels and Leisure has been rescued, following a period of trading in administration. Joint administrators from RSM have sold the company and assets to Switch Management.
26 June 2026
Europe

Cruise volumes grow as $85 billion investment drives fleet expansion: OC&C analysis There is a new wave of value creation in the global cruise industry – the sector has officially moved past its post-pandemic recovery phase and entered a period of unprecedented structural growth, ac
29 May 2026
United Kingdom

Eastbourne engages Acorn to help develop tourism strategy Consultants from Acorn Tourism Consulting have been appointed to help develop a new long term vision and tourism strategy for Eastbourne.
29 May 2026
Asia

Malaysia’s islands Penang and Langkawi need home-based airlines to grow and compete Penang and Langkawi, two of Malaysia’s most popular island destinations, are in need of improved airline connectivity.
19 May 2026
Turkey

New report shows shift in how younger tourists discover and experience Turkey With over 54 million international visitors per year, Turkey ranks among the top five most visited countries in the world.
14 May 2026
United Kingdom

Competing in an AI-mediated travel market AI agents are not just another channel in travel - they are rapidly becoming the default interface between supply and demand.
08 May 2026
Ethiopia

MIDROC signs agreement for 10 hotels in Ethiopia with Dubai-based company MIDROC Investment Group, one of Ethiopia’s largest private business conglomerates, has signed a master agreement with The First Group Hospitality to develop and operate 10 properties across Ethiopia
01 April 2026
Spain

Spain’s hotel sector poised for expansion in the budget and economy segment The budget hotel segment might be the next star in Spain’s hospitality industry, with current offerings well below other European countries.
02 March 2026
Middle East

Hotels that embrace local culture across the guest journey gain a competitive edge Hotels that successfully weave local culture across their guest journey and into their daily operations are highly likely to command a competitive edge in the market.
27 February 2026
Middle East

Destination Management Organizations: Orchestrating the tourism value chain Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) can create greater value for tourism destinations by orchestrating coordination across the various stages of the tourism value chain.
25 February 2026
Middle East

Joint investments could benefit tourism sectors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar Tourism has emerged as one of the most rapidly expanding sectors, contributing almost 10% of global economic output and supporting more than 350 million jobs.
25 February 2026
Middle East

Simon-Kucher study finds younger generations are transforming the travel market The global travel industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by the preferences of the younger generations according to a new survey, particularly those from Asia and the Middle East.
03 February 2026
Middle East

Offering tourists a fully digital and integrated visitor experience The GCC nations are rapidly modernizing their tourism sectors through new digital frameworks designed to create a seamless experience for millions of international visitors.
03 February 2026
Asia

Youngsters from Asia transforming the global travel industry, says Simon-Kucher A new international survey has revealed that the global travel industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by the preferences of the younger generations, particularly those from Asia.
28 January 2026
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector puts sustainability front and center as it eyes new growth The tourism industry in Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in the region.
26 January 2026
United Arab Emirates

Carter Hones Associates playing key role in delivery of Gran Meliá Hotel in Dubai The development of the Gran Meliá Hotel in Dubai is one of the largest projects in the portfolio of Carter Hones Associates.
26 January 2026
Europe

Xebia launches AI tool to help travel companies assimilate customer feedback Global IT consulting firm Xebia has launched a new tool to help travel companies better monitor and understand customer feedback.
26 January 2026
Oman

Visit Oman partners with Savills and Hospiria to launch licensed short stay services Visit Oman has partnered with global real estate consultancy Savills and UK-based Hospiria to launch licensed short-term rentals in Oman.
16 December 2025
United Kingdom

Holiday spending rises through 2025, particularly for consumers under 45 With the pandemic’s global travel lockdown fading to distant memory, a new study from Simon-Kucher suggests that travelling for multiple holidays each year is becoming the norm – especially among you
09 December 2025

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