The region of the Middle East and North Africa is changing quickly into one of the world’s most dynamic tourism and hospitality destinations. In the face of its investing billions of dollars to diversify its holdings and develop new sites in order to become a tourism and hospitality market and workforce, in order to enhance jobs, as well as the economic supply and service.
According to insight and the head of the Mena region, 2025 is the moment in which hospitality and tourism will be at the front line of its economic growth and related global approach.
- Economic Change through Tourism
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The commitment to tourism in the MENA countries is also part of a much larger commitment to economic diversification. Greater economic diversification by countries in the MENA region will anchor their global competitiveness and attract millions of tourists annually to large flagship projects that incorporate city sites and heritage sites. Lastly, most countries are because of Saudi Arabia.
The monarchy country has committed to a tourism strategy that aims to attract 150 million tourists annually, which will include new tourism developments by 2030 and has impressive projects in resorts like NEOM, The Red Sea Project, Diriyah Gate, AlUla, and other luxury resorts like the UAE in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras AL Khaimah. These mega-projects create thousands of job opportunities in hotel management, catering, facility operations and planning, construction, logistics, and guest services, creating opportunities that will be unparalleled anywhere else to work in one of the fastest-growing service industries.
2. Massive Investments Fuel Hospitality Growth
Significant financial resources are being invested in new hotel development across the region. International hotel brands, for example, Accor, IHG, Hilton, and Marriott, are increasing their footprint while domestic brands are building luxury resorts and lodges with an emphasis on sustainability and luxury. Overall, these initiatives are increasing the demand for skilled workers, including chefs, housekeepers, front desk managers, maintenance engineers, and event planners. According to Dynamic Staffing Services, there has been a growing trend for informal overseas recruitment, particularly employers in the Middle East searching to hire skilled workers from India, the Philippines, and other Asian Nations.
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Sustainability and Smart Tourism
Sustainability is promoted as a key component of MENA’s tourism strategy. The Red Sea Global Resort and Trojena (NEOM) has set the new benchmarks for eco-tourism, sustainable smart cities, and eco-friendly hospitality. This emphasis on sustainable practices creates new opportunities for new skill sets in environmental management, waste reduction, and sustainable hospitality operational procedures, while also opening new career pathways for skilled unemployed individuals looking for their piece of meaningful and relevant work in responsible and ethical tourism.
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Career Opportunities – Enabling Our Global Talent Pool to Work in the MENA Region
The boom in the hospitality industry in MENA is much more than about luxury hotels; it’s about building a diverse workforce that is inclusive for all. There are many employment opportunities in the regional market for culinary professionals, event planners, HR professionals, and logistics professionals.
Consider Your Next Steps in Your Hospitality Career
The movement in tourism & hospitality throughout the MENA ecosystem is presenting an opportunity for hospitality professionals to gain international experience and advancement potential. Additional investments and additional projects off the ground in 2025 will provide even more opportunities to take advantage of this momentum.
Are you ready to work in the Middle East industry in hospitality and tourism?
Reach us today at enquiry@dss-hr.com or visit www.dss-hr.com to see what opportunities exist, and start your journey toward valuable global experience in your hospitality career!
