Sneak peek into the reopening of the Phoenicia Hotel Beirut with Manrique Rodriguez
Manrique Rodriguez, general manager of Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, takes us on a trip down memory lane and discusses the renovation of the legendary property, one of Lebanese hospitality’s great pillars.
Fadeel Wehbe appointed multi-property GM of Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Meridien Fairway
Fadeel Wehbe has been appointed as the multi-property general manager of Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Meridien Fairway, which are both Marriott properties.
Arabian Park Dubai reopens after refurbishment
Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana hotel, reopens its doors for guests in the Al Jaddaf district, offering guests an array of leisure and meeting facilities. The hotel makes a notable comeback, with contemporary interiors, enticing culinary facilities and 328 sophisticated and modern rooms that boast the latest in-room technology and comfort.
Jan Hanák is named the new managing director of Radisson Hotel Group in UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Jan Hanák as managing director for UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar. He will be based at the group’s area support office in Dubai.
The rights and wrongs of hotel refurbs
While a costly, time-consuming and logistically challenging renovation is feared by many hotel owners, Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, a Dubai-based hospitality and F&B consultancy firm, highlights the correct way to approach a property refurb and explains how international events are motivating hotels to undergo a facelift.
Radisson Hotel Group solidifies its presence in the Middle East
Radisson Hotel Group has a growing portfolio of 77 hotels in operation and under development across the Middle East.
Grand Hyatt Kuwait is officially open
The 302-room Grand Hyatt Hotel is situated at 360 Mall – one of the nation’s most immersive luxury, leisure and lifestyle complexes.
Morocco’s First Waldorf Astoria debuts with milestone signing in Tangier
Hilton has signed an agreement with Star Hill Tanger SA to open Waldorf Astoria Tanger, marking Waldorf Astoria’s debut in Morocco.
Marriott graduates 80 Egyptian students under its Tahseen Hospitality Training Program
Marriott’s Tahseen Hospitality Training Program has been created for Egypt in 2018 to further enhance tourism education in the country.
