Here is Tuesday’s round up of news, events and updates from Day 2 of FHS World.
- RAK Properties and Minor Hotels are expanding their partnership with Anantara Branded Residences in Mina Al Arab, marking another significant milestone in RAK Properties’ vision to position Mina Al Arab as a leading global destination for luxury island living within a vibrant community hub.Media release and image attached on this link.
- Accor announced the expansion of its UAE portfolio, with Grand Mercure Dubai Downtown, in partnership with Gulf Hotels Group. The 270-key destination will be located in Dubai’s thriving Business Bay district. Details in this link
- Italia Hospitality launched “Tasting Opera”, an innovative initiative dedicated to nurturing the careers of young opera singers and musicians. “Tasting Opera” seeks to create a harmonious blend of lyrical music and exquisite food and beverage pairings that promise to enchant the senses. Full details and images here.
- Real estate consultants Cavendish Maxwell released a report on the prospects for tourism in Saudi Arabia. The sector contributed 11.5% to KSA GDP in 2023, when tourist arrivals surged to 27 million in 2023, surpassing Vision 2030 targets. With developments like the Red Sea Project, NEOM and AlUla attracting global tourists beyond religious visits, the country is on track to becoming a rival to global tourism hubs. For full details, click here.
- Real estate consultancy Knight Frank released “The Future of Hotels”, a report that looks at how technology and innovation shapes experiences for Gen Z and Alpha generations. Given their growing purchasing power and influence, understanding and addressing their unique needs and values can help ensure the success and longevity of hotels in the competitive hospitality industry, according to the report. Full report here.
ELAF Group signed a partnership agreement on sustainability projects with guestsupply. Media release (Arabic only) here.
All details and event images can be found on this link.
Raj Bhatt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE
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