Oman: a unique gem in the GCC

Oman: a unique gem in the GCC

Justin Kenny, consultant at Colliers for the Hotels MENA Region, explains how the sultanate is carving its own identity as an attractive destination with a diverse offering, despite tough competition from its neighbors.

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Mandarin Oriental’s new luxury hotel project in Kuwait slated for 2028

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.

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ENVI Lodges appoints Paul Jordaan as director of operations

ENVI Lodges appoints Paul Jordaan as director of operations

Paul Jordaan was the GM of five Aman resorts in India, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. He also operated Six Senses resorts in Vietnam and Oman.

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Dar Zefta, an architectural gem built on art and passion

Dar Zefta, an architectural gem built on art and passion

In southern Lebanon, Dar Zefta guesthouse realizes a legacy of culture, art and architecture. We sat with Bahjat El-Darwiche, Dar Zefta’s owner, to hear how it all began.

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An immersive cultural experience at the newly opened Dar Nour guesthouse 

An immersive cultural experience at the newly opened Dar Nour guesthouse 

Dar Nour is a new guesthouse nestled in Chabtine village. Overlooking the hills of Batroun and surrounded by green terraces, the traditional Lebanese house aims to help and support local communities achieve sustainable development by offering an immersive cultural rural experience. 

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Giza’s first authentic lifestyle boutique hotel to open this winter

Giza’s first authentic lifestyle boutique hotel to open this winter

Fusing the past with today’s amenities, the 13 guest rooms of Grand Giza’s villa and manorhouse will be individually curated with distinctive styling.

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Beit El Hamra opens its doors to all

Beit El Hamra opens its doors to all

Hamra is Beirut’s most cosmopolitan quarter. Since the 1950s, its sidewalk cafes, shops, nightlife and educational institutions have made it a lively part of the city any time of day. In line with that spirit, this beautiful 1950s yellow villa is outfitted with vintage furniture, swathed in original fabrics and...

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Airbnb to acquire HotelTonight reimagining travel by building an end-to-end travel platform

Airbnb to acquire HotelTonight reimagining travel by building an end-to-end travel platform

The HotelTonight team has developed deep relationships with boutique hotels and expertise in seamless, last-minute booking.

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Kamal Mouzawak awarded the Grand Prix AIG de la Culture Gastronomique 2018

Kamal Mouzawak awarded the Grand Prix AIG de la Culture Gastronomique 2018

Since 1990, it is awarded to the one who distinguished himself in cultural gastronomy.

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