Cheval Maison Sulaymaniyah Riyadh to open in 2028
Cheval Collection is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia, with the planned opening of its latest serviced-apartment project, Cheval Maison Sulaymaniyah, in Riyadh in 2028.
Virgin Limited Edition Marrakech is slated to open in 2027
Limited Edition, part of Virgin Hotels Collection, announces a new luxury hotel development near Marrakech, scheduled to open in 2027.
Six Senses The Palm Dubai slated to open in Q3 2026
Six Senses will make its highly anticipated UAE debut with the opening of Six Senses The Palm Dubai during early Q3 2026.
Celebrating Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya’s milestone
As Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya marks 20 years, general manager Saif Edeen Mohamad discusses extended stay comfort, diverse dining experiences and prime seaside location.
Four new Marriott hotels to open in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International will open four new hotels in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across key religious cities.
The most valuable hotel companies dominating the Middle East in 2026
The global hospitality industry is increasingly centered on the Middle East. Strong tourism growth and major developments attract leading hotel operators. National strategies such as Saudi Vision 2030 accelerate tourism investment. The UAE and Qatar continue expanding rapidly. Market capitalization data from CompaniesMarketCap highlights the industry’s most valuable hospitality companies worldwide today.
W Riyadh KAFD to open in May 2026
W Hotels is set to make a bold entrance into Saudi Arabia with the opening of W Riyadh KAFD in May 2026. The highly anticipated debut marks the brand’s first property in the kingdom.
Opening in 2027 Mandarin Oriental significantly expands its Egypt
Opening in 2027 Mandarin Oriental significantly expands its Egypt presence following the planned reopening of the landmark Shepheard Cairo.
Premier Inn announces major GCC expansion plans
Premier Inn Middle East unveils plans for regional expansion, confirming a new phase of hotel openings across the GCC.
Successfully executing cultural immersion for the experiential traveler with GM Elif Yazoglu
Guided by the mantra to lead with clarity, courage and care, Elif Yazoglu, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, shares how cultural immersion is successfully executed for today’s experiential traveler.
