AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Syed’s mandate centers on amplifying Shangri-La Jeddah’s draw for GCC elites, Red Sea pilgrims, and international flyover traffic from King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Haj Hassan’s MEA oversight targets portfolio bloat, performance spikes, and stakeholder value via deep market savvy and owner-first ethos.

Hospitality investors salivate: ATM’s exhibitor surge validates 10-12% mid-upscale yields as Rixos expansions and Shangri-La hires fuel GCC dominance.

These launches cap a banner 2025 with five new properties, pushing Radisson Collection toward 40 global sites.

Saudy steps in during Mama Shelter’s consolidation phase, tasked with amplifying its playful, culture-infused vibe while dialing Dubai hospitality to elite levels.

Subway EMEA president Tracy Gehlan hailed Azerbaijan as a prime expansion frontier, praising N Sky Build’s market savvy and execution prowess for strategic scaling and standout service.

Event prowess shines with indoor-outdoor venues scaling from intimate boardrooms to 50,000-guest spectacles, backed by vast parking for Dubai World Cup throngs or corporate galas.

Al Qimmah, powered by Bindawood Investment’s real estate muscle, brings developer savvy to the table, blending residential know-how with hotel ambitions.

Annual internationals reached 3.3 million, a 7% climb from the previous year, underscoring South Africa’s tourism rebound.

Farai Chimba takes ZTA chair with Lizzie Makwezva as deputy, while Phineas Makombe leads Mosi-oa-Tunya, supported by Sheila Hawa Sidambe.