Korean Ssangyong E&C to build five-star Andaz hotel in Dubai
South Korean builder Ssangyong E&C has won a USD 62 million contract from UAE-based wasl Asset Management Group to build five-star, 156-room Andaz boutique hotel at La Mer beachfront development in Dubai, reported Trade Arabia. The property is a Hyatt brand, and will be designed by VX Studio.
Wasl, a public entity that develops and manages government property assets, currently owns 14 hotel properties in Dubai, including Dusit Thani, Park Hyatt and Le Meridien.
Work already kicked off, and the project will be ready in 2020.
Two new appointments at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh solidify its Saudization efforts
Ascott’s current KSA presence spans 12 properties and 1,624 units, of which five properties are in operation and six are in the pipeline.
Gulf Business Awards 2018 picks Rotana as the ‘Company of the Year’
Rotana bagged the ‘Company of the Year’ award at the celebrated Gulf Business Awards 2018. Guy Hutchinson COO of Rotana accepted the accolade on behalf of the company at a ceremony held in Dubai on Monday, September 10, 2018. The awards night and gala dinner featured stalwarts in different industries...
Mark Willis is Accor’s new Middle East and Africa CEO, Olivier Granet on a new journey with the chain
Will oversee a portfolio of 400 hotels in operation and pipeline and to drive continued growth and performance.
Qatari hospitality firm Retaj Group to have 25 hotels over the next five years
Retaj currently operates nine properties in Qatar and overseas under its hospitality business portfolio
New VP development for EMEA joins Minor Hotels
His career in hospitality development, operations, consulting and asset management includes senior roles with JLL Middle East & Africa in Dubai and the M.A. Kharafi Group.