Furthermore, Rotana will open a flagship full-service hotel in Accra’s diplomatic district, along with two new properties in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. Additionally, the company will debut in Benin’s capital, Cotonou, and expand further into Iraq with a new hotel in central Baghdad.
This expansion reflects Rotana’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality experiences while reinforcing its asset-light, partner-driven growth model. By targeting strategic locations in key emerging markets, the group aims to tap into growing demand for quality accommodations across Africa and the Middle East.
Eddy Tannous, chief operating officer at Rotana, said: “These new developments represent an exciting milestone for Rotana as we grow our footprint across dynamic, fast-growing regions. We remain focused on delivering exceptional value through strong local partnerships and personalized guest experiences.”
This move marks a significant step in Rotana’s global growth journey, reinforcing its asset-light, partner-driven model while extending its hospitality footprint into key emerging regions.
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Rita Ghantous
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
