Dubai hospitality market performance H1 2025, Marriott debuts beachfront resort in Pattaya and more...

Dubai hospitality market performance H1 2025
Friday, 7th November 2025

Dubai was officially recognised as the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and inclusive tourism.

The Emirate’s safety credentials also received global recognition, with Dubai placing third and Abu Dhabi first in Numbeo’s city-level safety index, reinforcing the UAE’s position as one of the world’s safest destinations. This reputation for safety and inclusivity helped drive strong tourism growth in H1’2025 >>

Marriott debuts new beachfront resort in Pattaya
7 Nov 2025 : Marriott Hotels® unveils Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, a stunning new destination on Thailand’s vibrant Eastern Seaboard >>

US hotel results for week ending 25 October
7 Nov 2025 : The US hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa reported the steepest occupancy drop >>

Choice Hotels is expanding its EMEA growth strategy
7 Nov 2025 : Addition of 50 new QUALITY SUITES™ hotels across France sees Choice Hotels significantly expand in EMEA with the near doubling of its French portfolio >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Wealthiest Clients on Earth Don’t Renew Loyalty. They Test It
Friday, 7th November 2025

Loyalty is a currency they use differently, in the UHNW and UHNW+ world, loyalty looks nothing like it does in traditional luxury.

Yet so many brands still approach it that way. These clients don’t offer allegiance. They extend permission. And permission can be revoked at any moment >>

Hotel Construction Trends: What Owners Need to Know
The top hotel brands are getting stronger — and that strength is shaping how, where, and what we build. Marriott and Hilton alone now hold over $129B in brand value, leading a global wave of branded development >>

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