Keywords: Hospitality


Ten Moroccan Hotels Earn Recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Morocco has strengthened its international profile as a luxury travel destination, with ten hotels featured in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards published by American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The annual ranking reflects the preferences of 798,867 readers and highlights the country’s......

Akhannouch family expands investment footprint into Morocco’s tourism and hospitality sector

The investment interests associated with Morocco’s Akhannouch family are expanding into tourism and hospitality, adding another sector to a business portfolio that has developed well beyond its traditional energy activities. According to Africa Intelligence, Sakina Akhannouch, the daughter of......

Morocco strengthens its position in Africa’s luxury hospitality market with 31 MICHELIN Keys

Morocco is strengthening its presence on the global luxury tourism map after 31 hotels across the country were awarded MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection, placing it just behind South Africa in Africa’s ranking. The distinction highlights a growing segment of Moroccan hospitality built around......

Kamel Abou Ali tops Forbes Middle East list of leading tourism and hospitality figures

Egyptian businessman Kamel Abou Ali has been named at the top of Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list of the region’s leading figures in tourism and hospitality, highlighting his growing profile in one of the Middle East’s most important economic sectors. Abou Ali’s recognition reflects......

Dubai records sharp decline in foreign tourist arrivals during first eight months of 2026

Dubai recorded a significant drop in international tourist arrivals during the first eight months of 2026, with the number of foreign visitors falling by more than 44% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The emirate......

Ceuta economy faces losses exceeding €33 million amid border crisis

Ceuta is facing growing economic pressure after the mass border crossing crisis at the end of July caused significant disruption to trade, tourism, hospitality and transport, with the financial impact continuing to weigh on businesses and public authorities. Private companies in the Spanish-administered......

La Mamounia remains among the world’s luxury hotel elite despite ranking drop

La Mamounia in Marrakech has retained its place among the world’s leading luxury hotels, ranking 75th in the second part of the 2026 World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking, which covers properties placed between 51st and 100th. The iconic Moroccan palace was included in the list released this week......

Towards 2030: How Rabat is Reinventing Its Hotel and Tourism Model

A profound transformation is taking place at the heart of Morocco's urban and economic landscape. Historically associated with its institutional and administrative functions, the city of Rabat is gradually redefining its global vocation to establish itself as a major hub for cultural and luxury tourism......

Morocco strengthens its position as a leading hotel investment market in Africa

Morocco is emerging as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for international hotel investment, with dozens of new properties currently under development across the country. The expansion reflects growing confidence in the Moroccan tourism sector, supported by rising visitor demand, improved......