IHG launches dual-brand property in Dubai, slated for Q4 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay by Q4 2023, a new stylish dual-branded property in Dubai’s Business Bay. Located a short distance from key tourist and business spots, this cluster of hotels will offer modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers enjoying a short or longer stay in Dubai.
ENVI Al Nakheel Lodge slated to open in Al Ahsa Oasis in 2024
ENVI Al Nakheel, a luxury sustainable lodge in Saudi Arabia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Al Ahsa Oasis, is scheduled to open next year.
Hyatt’s transformative growth plan gains momentum in the Middle East
In the Middle East, Hyatt’s footprint continues to go from strength to strength, with the company tripling its portfolio in the past 10 years across the region.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche slated to open in August in KSA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche, further cementing its presence and growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
IHG’s voco Beirut Central District to debut by the end of 2023
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with DIA SARL to debut IHG’s premium brand, voco, in Beirut, Lebanon. The signing took place in the presence of HE Walid Nassar, the minister of tourism for Lebanon. Voco Beirut Central District is scheduled to be rebranded by the end of 2023, adding 123 rooms to IHG’s portfolio in the country.
IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort signing in the MEA
Set to open in December 2026, the 300-key voco North Coast will include low-rise buildings, chalets and townhouses in a prime location, directly on the beachfront. IHG® Hotels & Resorts signed a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi, a joint venture between AkamAlRajhi and Al Rajhi Saudi groups. With this signing, IHG continues to expand their footprint across the MEA region and diversify their portfolio.
Anantara Trojena resort slated to open in 2026
Minor Hotels has unveiled the expansion of its luxury Anantara brand with Trojena, a captivating year-round mountain destination nestled in NEOM.
Construction underway for Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has begun construction of its Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The project will be built in the mountains of Sharaan Nature Reserve and aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals for the construction phase and resort operations.
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.
