Banyan Tree AlUla opening in Saudi Arabia
Opening this month, Baynan Tree AlUla, which is developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla, brings luxury to a heritage site.
Anantara The Palm Dubai partners with Solutions Leisure Group
Pioneering hospitality group Solutions Leisure Group has partnered with the luxury hotel group Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort to enhance and revamp The Beach House.
Ascott’s expansion spree in the MEAT region
Building on its global footprint, Ascott Limited (Ascott), one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, has launched six properties in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey (MEAT) region this year under its iconic Citadines and Somerset brands.
Ecolodges in the Middle East: The new big thing
While global interest in ecotourism has been growing at a rapid pace, inflation has also started to shape travel choices. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, guides us around the ecolodges in the region which are increasingly attracting environmentally conscious travelers from around the world.
Resorting to a new hospitality landscape
Tourism has been picking up, even reaching pre- Covid levels in some areas. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, considers the future of resorts.
Three new hotel brands added to The Red Sea Development Company’s portfolio
The new Red Sea Development Company hotels include Ritz Carlton Reserve and Miraval hotels, as well as Rosewood.
Hyatt Hotels’ Miraval Resorts & Spa to debut in the ME in The Red Sea Project
The new Miraval resort will pave the way bringing transformative wellness experiences and the largest spa in the Red Sea destination.
Boutique hotels and guesthouses: swimming against the current
As tourism slowly picks up after months of forced lethargy, the industry is now counting its casualties. However, guesthouses seem to have weathered the storm fairly well, as Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, notes.
Zoya Health Resort opens in the UAE
ZOYA Health & Wellbeing Resort is founded by Saudi entrepreneur Ameer Said. It is operated by Premedion, a spa management company.
Fujairah to welcome Palace Beach Resort in Q2 this year
Palace Resort Fujairah will become the brand’s ultimate beach getaway. It will bring facilities including pools and F&B options.
