US$90 BILLION HOTEL PIPELINE SET TO EXPAND GCC AND NORTH AFRICA ROOM SUPPLY BY 27%

The GCC and North Africa has US$90 billion worth of hotels and resorts in the pipeline, with 200,000 upcoming new rooms set to boost the region’s existing supply by 27 percent, according to HVS data released ahead of the 2026 edition of Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 29 September – 1 October. With around 88,000 rooms currently under construction and another 25,000 in the final planning stages, over 55% of upcoming hotels in the region are set to be delivered between now and 2030, experts say.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total value of the hotel pipeline in the GCC and North Africa?

The total value of the hotel pipeline is US$90 billion.

How many new hotel rooms are expected to be added?

Approximately 200,000 new hotel rooms are set to be added.

What percentage increase in room supply does this represent?

This represents a 27% increase in the region's existing room supply.

When is the Future Hospitality Summit taking place?

The Future Hospitality Summit is taking place from 29 September to 1 October 2026.