Have you heard? Hotels in the UAE are stepping up to house guests stuck due to the escalating military tensions between the USA, Israel, and Iran.
Sarah Mitchell
Stranded tourists across the GCC face very different experiences as airspace closures from the Middle East conflict disrupt flights in KSA, Qatar and Kuwait. While Qatar mirrors the UAE with state-funded hotel stays, Saudi Arabia focuses on airport assistance and Kuwait prioritizes security amid missile threats and cancellations.
Sarah Mitchell
Drone strikes linked to the widening US–Israel–Iran conflict have hit Dubai’s luxury coastline, sparking a fire on the Burj Al Arab’s facade and engulfing Fairmont The Palm in flames. Emergency teams contained both blazes with no deaths reported, but the incidents raise serious questions about guest safety, staff welfare, insurance and the future risk profile of high‑profile Gulf resorts.
Sarah Mitchell
Sweeping airspace closures have forced the UAE to suspend most flights, stranding more than 20,000 passengers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. In response, authorities have ordered hotels to host affected visitors at state expense, covering accommodation, meals and rebooking support to protect both travellers and the country’s hub reputation.
Sarah Mitchell
As spring unfolds, the wellness retreat landscape is blossoming with new and transformative experiences. This season, many travelers are seeking escapes that no
Sarah Mitchell
The rise of remote work is reshaping hotel spaces like never before. The modern traveler no longer seeks just a place to sleep; they demand functional workspace
Marcus Chen
New research reveals the gap between technology offerings and guest preferences in the check-in experience.
Priya Sharma