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Accor and Uber unite loyalty programmes across travel and mobility
ALL Accor and Uber have announced a new multi-market loyalty partnership designed to connect hospitality, mobility, and delivery services through a more integrated travel experience.
Launching later this year, the collaboration will allow users to link accounts and earn ALL Accor points on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, while unlocking reciprocal perks and status benefits.
The partnership will initially roll out in France, Germany, and Poland, with ride benefits later expanding to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Morocco.
Kerten Hospitality expands Kuwait presence with Ray Hotel by Cloud 7
Kerten Hospitality has expanded its footprint in Kuwait after assuming operations of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, a new lifestyle hospitality destination located on the Arabian Gulf in Mangaf. The opening marks the group’s second property in Kuwait following the launch of The House Hotel Al Khiran in 2021.
Operating under the Cloud 7 brand, the property features upscale accommodation, dining concepts, wellness facilities and flexible event spaces catering to both leisure and business travellers. Kerten Hospitality said the hotel will also collaborate with local artisans, creatives and culinary talent, positioning the property as a cultural and social hub.
Dubai hotel demand shows signs of recovery ahead of summer
Dubai’s hotel sector is showing early signs of recovery ahead of the summer season, with demand expected to climb to 20-30% of pre-disruption levels following a sharp slowdown between March and May, according to RateGain.
The AI-powered travel and hospitality technology company said hotel demand had previously dropped to between 7% and 14% of normal levels amid regional geopolitical disruption, but gradual stabilisation is now underway. The recovery is being supported by improving air connectivity, the return of regional and business travellers, and the gradual comeback of MICE events.
Noteworthy
- Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah are forecasting 90% occupancy during the upcoming Eid Al Adha period, reflecting continued strength in UAE staycation demand as residents increasingly opt for local family-focused holiday experiences.
- Vatel Bahrain has signed a partnership with Barceló Hotel & Residences Bahrain to provide students with practical hospitality training opportunities, marking the institution’s first collaboration with a Spanish hospitality brand in Bahrain.
- Minor Hotels has signed Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, a new luxury Red Sea development scheduled to open in 2030 featuring 300 hotel keys and 150 branded residences, further strengthening Egypt’s luxury tourism pipeline.
- Marriott’s global development pipeline has reached nearly 618,000 rooms, with conversions representing more than 35% of signings and over 40% of openings in Q1.
- Red Sea Global is increasing air connectivity to The Red Sea for the Eid Al-Adha travel period, adding 32 extra flights between 21-31 May to meet rising holiday demand. The expanded schedule includes 46 flights from Riyadh, 18 from Jeddah, and 8 each from Dubai and Doha, improving access for both domestic and international travellers seeking flexible Eid getaway options.
