Saudi Arabia leads the way for new projects
A notable shift has occurred in the regional hotel construction landscape, which saw the UAE relinquishing its position as the leader in hotels under construction.
Eugeniu Gheorghiciuc appointed GM of Attiko restaurant Dubai
Sunset Hospitality has appointed Eugeniu Gheorghiciuc as the new general manager of Attiko. With 14 years of solid F&B experience in Dubai, Gheorghiciuc will oversee all operations across the venue and play an integral part in expanding the brand globally.
The launch of a new F&B location intelligence AI platform
SpotQuest has launched a new global F&B location intelligence and menu price benchmarking AI platform for restaurants, in partnership with The Cutting Edge Hospitality Agency in the Middle East.
Addmind’s ARIA restaurant-lounge reopens its doors in Lebanon
Addmind’s latest concept, ARIA restaurant, which launched in summer 2022, recently reopened its doors.
Hampton by Hilton NEOM set to open by Q4, 2023
Hampton by Hilton NEOM is slated to open by Q4, 2023. The 201-room hotel, which is built over an area of 8,200 square meters, is designed by Sabbour Consulting and located at the NEOM Community Site. It will largely host staff from the construction sector.
Accor’s portfolio slated to triple over the next five years
By 2027, Accor expects to have more than 150 branded residences in operation, an increase of more than 300 percent.
AZULIK AlUla Resort set to open in KSA by 2027
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will develop a new resort within the Journey Through Time (JTT) masterplan, designed in harmony with the natural environment and aligned with the Sustainability Charter for AlUla, Saudi Green Initiative, and Vision 2030.
Chef Tarek Alameddine forges new collaboration with Biomass Lebanon
Visionary chef Tarek Alameddine, known for his innovative culinary creations, is embarking on an exciting collaboration with Biomass.
Six Senses Amaala slated to open in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing tourism destination in the G20, thanks to its mix of history, heritage, culture, coral-fringed beaches and sunshine. Deriving from the Arabic word for hope and the Sanskrit word for purity, Amaala embodies this transformation as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program to build a vibrant society, thriving economy and ambitious nation. Spanning 4,155 square kilometers of an unspoiled nature reserve, this region is blessed with dramatic coastal scenery, majestic mountainous backdrops, pristine white-sand beaches and untouched coastal reefs. Six Senses Amaala is set to open as part of the first phase of the Triple Bay development.
The First Group launches a new hotel management division
The First Group expanded its presence in the GCC with the launch of a new dedicated hotel management division, which will provide third-party management services to owners and investors seeking to maximize the commercial potential of their hotel and hospitality assets. With a proven track record of launching and operating some of the UAE’s most successful upscale hotels and homegrown F&B brands, The First Group will leverage its expertise to offer best-in-class services and solutions to maximize the revenue-generating potential of clients’ assets.
