Royal Development Holding’s Hilton hotel at Dubai Hills Estate approaches opening in Q1 2027
Mallside Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton at Dubai Hills Estate
Sobha breaks ground on two Anantara projects on Sobha Siniya Island
Sobha Realty has broken ground on Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island on Sobha Siniya Island. The ceremony took place in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain.
FHS World announces return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027
FHS World, the hospitality industry’s leading investment summit, will return to Ras Al Khaimah in November 2027, bringing its international community of investors, developers, hotel operators and industry leaders to Wynn Al Marjan Island.
Rotana highlights regional expansion at FHS World 2026
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is showcasing its regional growth momentum at Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World) 2026, following a year of new openings, market expansion and continued investment across its portfolio.
Wyndham Garden grows across Türkiye with hotels in Antalya and Istanbul
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, has announced the opening of Wyndham Garden Antalya Konyaaltı, marking the latest addition to its Wyndham Garden portfolio in Türkiye, as the company prepares for the brand’s debut in Istanbul with the upcoming opening of Wyndham Garden İstanbul Tuzla Marina. Expected to open in October 2026, the 93-room hotel will extend Wyndham Garden’s presence into Türkiye’s largest city and strengthen the brand’s position across the country’s key urban and leisure markets.
Oman to bolster its hotel supply with 700 new keys by end of 2026
Oman will strengthen its hospitality sector with 700 new keys by December, which will boost its total inventory to 40,800 keys in 2026. Following a slow period in H1, when 400 rooms were delivered – all in Q1 and Q2 recording no deliveries – Oman’s Khareef and winter travel seasons will be key drivers in the sector’s performance for the rest of the year, a report by Cavendish Maxwell, a real estate advisory and hospitality property consultancy, said.
Middle East travel trends shape BWH Hotels’ 70-hotel regional portfolio
Religious travel, AI intervention, loyalty programmes and demand for variety, flexibility and local experiences are shaping tourist movement and hospitality demand in the Middle East, global hospitality enterprise BWH Hotels said in a press announcement. These trends are defining the company’s portfolio in the region, where 27 are currently operational. A robust pipeline will see the company grow to 70 properties across the Middle East within the next three years.
UAE hospitality sector gears up for upward trajectory despite tensions
The hospitality industry, one of the UAE’s most impressive economic drivers, was on the frontline to bear the brunt of the regional crisis. Restrictions imposed on international travel, limited flight operations and a sharp drop in tourist arrivals impacted the industry’s performance when it was basking in the success of a record-high 32.34 million guests and Dh49.21 billion revenue collection in 2025.
Dar Global appoints Gulf Asia Contracting for Trump Tower in Dubai
Dar Global, an international real estate developer, has awarded the construction contract to Gulf Asia Contracting for the podium of Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai. Following the successful completion of all enabling works, due in September 2026, this appointment marks the project's transition into the next stage of construction. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road at the gateway to Downtown Dubai, the landmark development continues to progress on schedule.