Tourism

Middle East tourism news and analysis, tenderscontracts awarded, commentary and economic data.

Dubai Holding repays $653m debt

A subsidiary of Dubai Holding has repaid AED2.4bn ($653m) of Eurobonds and bank loans in a move intended to demonstrate that the Dubai government and companies associated with it, are able to service their debts despite the financial crisis.

Jumeirah al-Fattan hotel

Special Report: Hotel investment - The rise of regional hotel brands

Developers across the Gulf are realising that the branding of their hotels and apartments is critical to their future competitiveness.