St. Regis Jeddah set to open in 2030
Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement to bring the iconic St. Regis brand to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The agreement includes partners Miyar Alshati Real Estate Company, managed by Miyar Capital, Telal Al Wadi Real Estate Company and Saud Al Arifi Group.
Saad Audeh on the power of a hyper-personalized approach
Visitors are seeking out new experiences on their travels and the good news is that the MENA region is ideally placed to meet these changing demands. Saad Audeh, chairman of Campbell Gray Hotels, outlines the company’s expansion plans and explains why hospitality excellence today is all about offering a hyper-personalized service.
Dual-brand leadership decoded with Anders T. Dimblad, cluster GM of Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai
Creating meaningful, experience-led destinations that resonate with today’s conscious traveler is the specialty of Anders T. Dimblad, cluster general manager of Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai. We spoke with him about dual-brand leadership apart and how luxury, purpose-driven hospitality is evolving.
Jumeirah Asora Bay set to open in Dubai by 2029
Jumeirah Group has announced plans for Jumeirah Asora Bay, a new luxury destination set to open in Dubai by 2029.
Shaping a destination with Fredrik Reinisch, GM of Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek
As general manager of the magnificent Marriott Marquis Dubai, Fredrik Reinisch has little time to relax. Yet, we managed to catch a few minutes with him to learn how he stays engaged, guest focused and dedicated to delivering meaningful, memorable hospitality experiences.
EVEN Hotel Dammam Saudi Arabia slated for 2029
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time.
Nest Hotel Aljada, UAE, set to open in October 2025
Nest Hotel Aljada in Sharjah, UAE, will officially open in October 2025, marking a major milestone in hospitality expansion for Arada’s first homegrown hospitality brand.
Empowering Omani’s talent with Maher Bahsoun, GM of Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
Maher Bahsoun, general manager of Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, leads with purpose, empowers with passion and inspires growth while driving excellence. For him, Oman’s hospitality industry presents a unique opportunity to combine cultural authenticity, service excellence and impactful contributions to the nation’s development. We learn more about him and how he anticipates the market will develop.
Earth Riyadh and Earth Jeddah to open between 2026-2027
Earth Hotels is expanding into Saudi Arabia with two new properties set to open in the coming years. Earth Riyadh is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, followed by Earth Jeddah in the fourth quarter of 2027. Both projects are part of a larger development pipeline valued at over USD 202 million, which also includes urban resorts in Lisbon and Porto.
ESG in perspective with Amir Golbarg, SVP Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa
ESG principles are increasingly shaping the future workforce by emphasizing sustainability, inclusion and empowerment, values that resonate with today’s talent. Amir Golbarg, a visionary leader in the hospitality industry, is driving transformative growth and innovation across the MEA, with a strong focus on sustainability. He shares his views on how these principles are shaping the industry’s future.
