Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Positive Growth in Q1 2026; Reaches a Record High 717 Projects
The Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached a record 717 projects representing 177,110 rooms in Q1 2026, showing 13% growth in projects and 12% growth in rooms year-over-year despite regional geopolitical tensions. Saudi Arabia led with 385 projects (105,598 rooms), followed by Egypt with 157 projects (33,446 rooms), and the upscale chain scale segment posted the strongest growth at 15% by projects and 18% by rooms year-over-year.
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- Lodging Econometrics
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- May 18, 2026
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- Jun 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
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