AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Catering to both families and business travelers, the hotel features a Kids’ Club for children aged 4 to 10, providing a fun and secure space for younger guests.

The new platform fully adheres to established procedures and requirements, aiming to simplify the application process and improve preparedness for the growing number of pilgrims.

The Ministry of Tourism attributes the rise in visitors to the successful Destination Zambia campaign, which has boosted international visibility through targeted media partnerships.

Marugame Udon’s President, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, hosted the Dubai opening, expressing enthusiasm over the warm reception and the chance to introduce freshly made Sanuki-style udon and authentic Japanese hospitality to the UAE.

The software streamlines hotel operations with integrated modules for channel management, booking engines, event management, revenue reporting, and guest CRM.

The new restaurant is part of Bahrain’s Opportunity4All programme, a national initiative aimed at fostering inclusive and empowering work environments for People of Determination.

The new facility will boost Linencraft’s operational capacity by over 50%, adding 150 tons of daily processing to its current 280-ton capacity across four sites.

The breakdown comprises AED408 million (US$111.2 million) from room revenues, AED224 million (US$61.0 million) from food and beverage services, and AED50 million (US$13.6 million) from other revenue streams.

Visitor numbers from GCC countries rose by 6% year-on-year to 633,000, with Saudi Arabia maintaining its lead as the top source market, contributing 564,000 overnight tourists, an 8% increase from the previous year.

The extension round, led by AlJazira Capital, brings the total Series B funding to US$64 million.