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United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a major global hub for luxury hospitality, tourism investment, and international hotel brands. Our coverage explores the UAE’s relevance to UK hoteliers, including outbound and inbound travel trends, talent movement, and partnerships between UK and UAE-based hotel groups. We also report on expansion strategies, franchising deals, and the influence of UAE investors in the UK hotel market — providing strategic context for operators tracking global hospitality dynamics.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a major global hub for luxury hospitality, tourism investment, and international hotel brands. Our coverage explores the UAE’s relevance to UK hoteliers, including outbound and inbound travel trends, talent movement, and partnerships between UK and UAE-based hotel groups. We also report on expansion strategies, franchising deals, and the influence of UAE investors in the UK hotel market — providing strategic context for operators tracking global hospitality dynamics.

Accor Q1 revenues rise 2.3% to €1.3bn despite UAE disruption

Overall revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 5.1% compared with the first quarter…

Marriott welcomes ‘record-breaking’ EMEA growth in 2025

The group expanded its luxury and midscale portfolios following 230 organic signings and the…

Ennismore outlines 2026 pipeline as portfolio hits 200th hotel

Ennismore has outlined plans to open more than 35 hotels and more than 20 food and beverage…

Radisson surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025

Radisson Hotel Group has announced more than 210 hotel signings and openings so far in 2025,…

Ennismore to launch first all-inclusive resort in Ras Al Khaimah

Ennismore has announced plans to open its first lifestyle all-inclusive resort in the Middle…

WSHA appoints new senior leader in the United Arab Emirates

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) has announced the appointment of…

OYO’s Sunday Hotel to double UK estate to 50 sites by end of 2026

Sunday Hotel, the premium brand launched by SoftBank-backed OYO, plans to more than double…

Langham Hospitality Group appoints global head of residential

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Rico Picenoni as its global head of…

UK smartphone hotel bookings overtake desktop, SHR finds

Brits are now making more hotel bookings on mobile devices than desktops, according to a new…

Hospitality vet appointed CEO of Highland Coast Hotels 

Highland Coast Hotels has appointed global hospitality veteran, Guy Crawford, as its new…