Insight
Middle East hotel occupancy fell to 50% in March following geopolitical events but sharply recovered to 78% by July.
Premier Inn’s UAE and Saudi Expansion Signals Where Gulf Hotel Demand Is Actually Holding Up
Summary
Premier Inn's Middle East growth signals demand resilience in the mid-market sector, despite a March collapse due to geopolitical events. Occupancy rebounded sharply from 50% to 78% by July, with revenue recovering significantly. This highlights a divergence where mid-market hotels outperformed luxury in occupancy.
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