Marriott Bonvoy portfolio expands in the UAE with two new properties
The two new Aloft and Element projects add to Marriott’s inventory in the region almost 300 new hotel rooms and solidifies its presence.
Ascott to add almost 2,000 new units to its Middle East inventory in 2022
Ascott’s is on track to achieve its target of adding extra 6,000 units to its Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (MEAT) portfolio by 2025.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island
It occupies the first 18 floors of The Palm Tower, a new 52-story landmark development connected to the Nakheel Mall.
Ten new Rotana properties slated for the next three years
This is a testament to the competencies of Rotana and its expansion strategy to operate hotels in key locations in high growth markets.
Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.
Swiss-Belhotel International announces two new brands for the region at ATM
With these two new properties, Swiss-Belhotel will diversify the brand’s offering to provide greater choice to owners and customers.
Five minutes with Emma Banks, Hilton’s visionary hospitality executive
Emma Banks, VP F&B strategy and development EMEA of Hilton, is a multi-award winner, guest writer and seasoned hospitality professional. We spoke to her about the challenges and opportunities the industry is current witnessing and her own experiences.
Enjoying a taste of Paris with Mandarin Oriental
Roger Maroun, director of sales diplomatic for the Middle East at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Paris, gives us a taste of Paris beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hospitality 2020: a year to remember or one to forget?
While Covid-19 hit the hospitality industry hard, hotel markets in the Arab world produced intriguing results. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a closer look at the figures to determine the real impact of the coronavirus on the Middle East’s hospitality sector.
Hotels: how to stand out from the competition
Differentiating yourself from the crowd is a task that demands the full attention of any hotelier, and the responsibility has become an even greater one in the post-Covid-19 era. Patrick Landman, CEO and founder of Xotels, an international boutique and independent management company, looks at how to attract attention for all the right reasons.