José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group
The appointment confirms Barceló’s growth strategy to expand the company footprint across the region over the next years.
Wyndham debuts La Quinta Brand in the Middle East with a property in Dubai
This hotel marks the 75th La Quinta property to open since Wyndham acquired the brand in 2018. It adds 100 rooms to the inventory.
Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas to open in Hurghada
The five-star property brings 410 suites and villas, in addition to meeting halls, vast F&B options, and various leisure facilities.
Emaar’s Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain is welcoming guests
The resort provides guests with a whole host of water sports, a private beach and a large infinity pool alongside a children’s club.
New F&B operations manager at Intercontinental Dubai Marina
One of the main objectives in his new role will be to reinforce the hotel as a renowned culinary and lifestyle destination.
Miral and Hilton to open Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island at Yas Bay in days
The five-star hotel will feature 545 rooms and an accompanying unique beach club, and will welcome guests as of the 18th of February.
Katara Hospitality expands its partnership with Accor
Scheduled to open in 2022, the towers are set to be the ‘hospitality icon of the 21st Century’ and will host the first Fairmont & Raffles Lusail Hotel & Residences in Qatar.
Brice Péan appointed as new GM at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski
Péan joined Kempinski in 2012, as GM at Kempinski Hotel Qingdao. He has over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality field.
R Hotels names Samir Arora as cluster general manager
A seasoned hotelier with more than 25 years of experience, he now leads the overall operations of the group’s three hotels in Dubai.
Qatar-based Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is now welcoming guests
The hotel also features 246 rooms and suites, as well as 84 beach villas and the signature Arabian village with 31 villas.
