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Latest10 August 2026

The Long Game

WTTC forecasts Middle East tourism rebounds to $605B by 2036. Dubai property cools, complicating the STR supply picture. And two US cities chart different paths forward.The near-term pain for Gulf tou

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9 Aug 2026

The Q4 Bet

Emaar's Dubai hotels printed profits at 60% occupancy. Hotel operators are banking everything on a UK and Russian comeback this autumn. Whether the bet pays off becomes clear by October.Dubai's larges

8 Aug 2026

Better Than Feared

Airbnb's Q2 beat signals GCC resilience while US cities close more doors.Today's signals: $3.6B — Airbnb Q2 2026 revenue (+17% year-on-year, beat estimates of $3.58B) · 45% — share of

7 Aug 2026

The Verification Layer

Qatar's Q2 data finds its floor in GCC regional travelers. The Fifth Circuit confirms that cities can require platforms to verify short-term rental licenses before processing any booking.Today's signa

6 Aug 2026

The Russia Leg

UAE finds its summer demand floor as Russian arrivals target 1 million; Nevada's capital writes its first rental rules.Today's signals: Russia expected to contribute 1 million UAE visitors by summer's

5 Aug 2026

The Line Holds

Abu Dhabi confirms the Guggenheim opens December 11 against a backdrop of 26.6 million visitors and Dhs 9.1 billion in hotel revenues in 2025; US STR summer shows rate discipline driving all the reven

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