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Qatar to see largest increase in hotel rooms in the Gulf

According to the latest data by STR Global, Qatar's tourism sector is likely to see a near-70%... Read full article »
Qatar: Sunday, February 26 - 2012 at 10:38

Oman looks to attract cruise industry

Oman's ministry of tourism is seeking to persuade cruise lines to offer "fly and cruise" packages... Read full article »
Oman: Saturday, February 25 - 2012 at 12:56

US Global Hotels plan Ras Al Khaimah expansion

US-based Global Hotels Management Group is eyeing expansion opportunities in the Middle East and... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 23 - 2012 at 10:50

Luxury hotel investor Mandarin Oriental plans Middle East expansion

Hong Kong-based luxury hotel investment and management group, Mandarin Oriental has announced... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, February 22 - 2012 at 11:22

Travelodge secures funding lifeline

Dubai International Capital (DIC) has said its wholly-owned budget hotelier, Travelodge, has... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 21 - 2012 at 10:38

InterContinental Hotels Group opens new Doha hotel

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of its new hotel in the Qatari... Read full article »
Qatar: Monday, February 20 - 2012 at 10:37

UK official asks Saudis to ease visa rules

British officials have asked Saudi Arabia to review the procedures for granting entry visas to... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, February 19 - 2012 at 11:03

Kurdistan hotels and restaurants threaten to close if demands not met

The Kurdistan Association of Hotels and Restaurants has warned all members' hotels and... Read full article »
Iraq: Saturday, February 18 - 2012 at 13:45

Lebanon welcomed 22% more Arab tourists last month

Lebanese tourism minister, Fadi Abboud has said the number of Arab tourists who visited the... Read full article »
Lebanon: Thursday, February 16 - 2012 at 11:13

Dubai, Saudi hotels see occupancy and revenues up

According to a survey by Ernst & Young, hotels in Dubai and Saudi have been performing well and... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, February 16 - 2012 at 11:13

Oman short term visa fee slashed from RO20 to RO5

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reduced the fees for short term visas and extended the free visa... Read full article »
Oman: Thursday, February 16 - 2012 at 11:12

Abu Dhabi National Hotels sees profits grow to Dh356m

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has said its net profit for 2011 reached Dhs263m and total... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 15 - 2012 at 11:32

Abu Dhabi hotels up rates prior to World Ophthalmology Congress

Abu Dhabi hotels are increasing their rates as 12,000 delegates arrive to attend the World... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 14 - 2012 at 11:10

Hotelier Millennium delays Tunisia, Egypt and Syria expansion

Global hospitality chain, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has suspended plans for hotels in Egypt,... Read full article »
Middle East: Monday, February 13 - 2012 at 10:49

Four-star hotels suffer in Bahrain

According to the Bahrain Four Star Hotel Owners Association, a total of 27 of four-star hotels in... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, February 12 - 2012 at 11:34