Saudi Arabia to command 58% of MENA hotel supply by 2028, fuelling lucrative investment opportunities according to JLL’s latest report

JLL released its latest report, ‘Unlocking the investment potential in Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry’, highlighting the Kingdom’s rapid ascent in the global tourism landscape which is creating unique investment opportunities in both its established and emerging cities for forward-thinking investors. Hotel supply growth post-COVID has varied worldwide; while the globalContinue Reading

UN Tourism Names Dr. Larry Dwyer as Winner of 2025 Ulysses Prize

The Ulysses Prize is UN Tourism’s highest academic honor, awarded to individuals whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and development of tourism through knowledge creation and its practical application. Since its establishment, the Prize has recognized the world’s foremost thinkers whose contributions have shaped the future of the sector.Continue Reading

Great Lakes Capital & NFM Break Ground on 300-Key Highly Curated Full-Service Marriott Hotel Development in Cedar Park, Texas

Marriott CedarView — Photo by Marriott Indiana-based Great Lakes Capital (GLC), in partnership with NFM (Nebraska Furniture Mart) and the City of Cedar Park, proudly celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service Marriott hotel and convention center in the heart of CedarView, a premier mixed-use new development in Cedar Park,Continue Reading

Tourism Competitiveness in Argentina: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Responses & By Diego Rodriguez

Tourism Competitiveness in Argentina: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Responses – By Diego Rodriguez – Image Credit Unsplash    Currently, Argentina faces significant challenges regarding its competitive position in the global tourism sector. The recent devaluation of the peso has intensified barriers to attracting international visitors, while also highlighting the crucial importanceContinue Reading

SOHBA Targets Regional Tourism Surge with Brand-Backed, Owner-Focused Operating Model

SOHBA Targets Regional Tourism Surge with Brand-Backed, Owner-Focused Operating Model. (1888PressRelease) May 09, 2025 – SOHBA Hospitality Management has announced a strategic focus on expanding into underserved secondary and tertiary hotel markets across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC, offering a scalable operating model tailored for niche and mid-sizedContinue Reading