Month: October 2024

Choice Hotels EMEA and Faranda Hotels & Resorts have signed a new long-term strategic agreement that will see Choice Hotels expand its Spanish portfolio through the addition of eight properties, comprising more than 700 rooms.

Hany Abdelkawi leads global innovations within the travel sector at Google. He recently partnered with Deloitte and industry experts, including the CEO for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) of Barceló Hotel Group, on new research that shows what the travel industry will look like by 2040.

Kolpin Hotels, led by CEO Karim Nielsen, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand, Roberta’s Society, a high-end yet accessible hybrid hotel concept in Aarhus, Denmark. Set to open in a repurposed 1934 library, the brand will offer an innovative blend of hotel and hostel amenities, appealing...

Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a franchise agreement for the upcoming conversion of The Sens Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry by Hilton, one of more than 10 new deals Hilton has signed in Mexico in 2024. As one of Hilton’s largest and fastest-growing...

Reno in Nevada is the most affordable city in the United States for hotel accommodation, according to the latest survey by Cheaphotels.org.

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is thrilled to announce the signing of Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, fourth sofitel hotel in Egypt, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the brand. This luxury property, set to open in January 2025, is a conversion, bringing a fresh wave of French...

Tune in to Hala Matar Choufany’s interview with Maya Hojeij on Bloomberg Alsharq discussing visitation growth and key tourism drivers in the region:

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, is expanding its AI-powered features to deliver more tailored and time-saving solutions for travelers. With Smart Filter, Property Q&A, and Review Summaries, Booking.com continues to harness Generative AI (GenAI) to simplify key steps in the trip planning process, making it easier...

Hala Matar Choufany chats with Hospitality News Middle East and Rita Ghantous about HVS Middle East & Africa’s new service lines, market outlook, growing trends and regional sentiment:

2024 was a wake-up call for the hotel industry. Record performance may have stolen headlines, but the reality was less glamorous: growth rates stabilized, and staffing gaps stretched resources thin. The industry is at a tipping point. Although technology and automation promise relief, many hotels still cling to outdated systems...