Impactful CSR initiatives with Imad Akil of Centro Mada Amman
Imad Akil’s significant career milestone was being assigned to launch Centro Mada, Amman’s first Centro hotel. Here, the charismatic general manager shares how he is impacting the Jordanian community through key CSR initiatives.
Marriott to open Moxy Hotel in Downtown Cairo in 2029
Marriott International Inc., in partnership with Reliance Ventures S.A.E, the hospitality investment arm of Reliance Egypt, has announced the upcoming opening of a Moxy Hotel in Downtown Cairo. Scheduled to debut in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will infuse the city’s vibrant downtown district with the brand’s signature playful hospitality, stylish design and energetic social spaces.
Louvre Hotels Group bold expansion plans in the MENA
Louvre Hotels Group (LHG) MENA has announced plans to launch 1,000 additional keys in Saudi Arabia. This strategic growth plan aligns with the group’s ambitious goal to double its footprint across the MENA region by 2030.
Taj Resort and Taj Hotel set to open in Bahrain
India’s largest hospitality company has announced the signing of a luxury hotel and boutique resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Notably, these greenfield projects are significant, as IHCL becomes the first Indian hospitality company to establish a presence in Bahrain.
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Abu Dhabi to open in 2029
Marriott International Inc. and Eagle Hills have signed an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the UAE.
Qatar launches Simaisma Project, a new cultural landmark
Led by the Ministry of Municipality and developed by Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, Simaisma Project is set to become a cultural landmark. Spanning over 8 million square meters, it features an impressive 7 km waterfront that stretches along Qatar’s eastern coastline.
MENA’s impressive 40+ hotel project pipeline
The region’s transformation into a top tourism destination is gathering pace, as the exciting range of ambitious projects underway and in the pipeline confirms. Devised with a diverse mix of travelers in mind, numerous hotels and resorts are taking shape across destinations spanning Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and the UAE. We’ve compiled the facts and figures on more than 40 projects in the region’s impressively robust project pipeline.
Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh to open in late 2024
Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh, an Edge by Rotana hotel, will open in late 2024. Located on Al Olaya Street, the new hotel promises to be a top choice for both business and leisure travelers. Consequently, it combines modern amenities with exceptional hospitality.
Tribute Portfolio brand to debut in Egypt
SODIC and Marriott International have announced a signed agreement to bring the Tribute Portfolio brand to two of SODIC’s leading hotels in Egypt, expanding the group’s global presence.
Novotel Sidi Abd El Rahman set to open in 2027
Accor has partnered with Egypt’s Q Real Estate Development Company to develop Novotel Sidi Abd El Rahman. Set to open in 2027 on Egypt’s northern Mediterranean coast, the property will feature 240 rooms, along with a host of thoughtful wellbeing and entertainment offerings.