EKONO by LEVA establishes its footprint in Saudi Arabia
LEVA Hotels has partnered with Ongoing Launch and Vision Ambassadors to reposition an existing 50-key boutique airport hotel in Jeddah. Previously named “Garden Palace Hotel” and located in Al Basateen Jeddah, LEVA aims to transform the property to cater to business travelers, tourists and locals. It will serve as the brand’s flagship hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as a focal point in its growing portfolio.
Steigenberger Residence Doha opens its doors in Qatar
Steigenberger Residence Doha’s expansive new residential property is conveniently located in Doha’s commercial district. The residence boasts 278 furnished, serviced residences, with refined, contemporary designs that range from one to three bedrooms.
Mandarin Oriental’s new luxury hotel project in Kuwait slated for 2028
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a luxury hotel, slated to open in 2028, located in the heart of the financial district of Kuwait City, just a 20-minute drive from Kuwait’s International Airport.
Lluc Crusellas crowned World Chocolate Master
The Salon du Chocolat Paris has crowned Spain’s Lluc Crusellas as the World Chocolate Master of 2022.
IHG signs InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the kingdom.
Salmontini Le Bistro set to open its doors at DIFC, Dubai
Slated to open on November 7, Salmontini Le Bistro is the bistro version of the popular concept Salmontini Le Resto, which provides guests with a place to enjoy salmon, meat and sushi.
Minor Hotels announces its first NH Collection property in Dubai
NH Collection La Suite Hotel, the first NH Collection property in Dubai, is part of the 46-story mixed-use Sidra Tower development on the city’s Sheikh Zayed Road.
SIAL Paris brought together more than 7,000 exhibitors from 127 countries
SIAL Paris’s figures were close to those of 2018 — 265,000 professionals, of whom 85 percent came from overseas.
