Earth Hotels to debut in the GCC in Q1 2025
Earth Hotels, a thoughtful and design-conscious hotel group for the earthy traveler, is set to open its GCC-based properties in Q1 2025. The Earth Shore, Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, will offer state-of-the-art rooms and provide visitors with an escape that inspires the adventurer within.
Al Ain Rotana reopens its doors after refurbishment
Opened in 1999, Al Ain Rotana has undergone an extensive renovation in contemporary design, featuring an inspiring entrance lobby, with the same aesthetic mirrored throughout the property’s new guestrooms and suites, studios, chalets and two-story bedroom villas. Set among boundless greenery and surrounded by nature, the Al Ain Rotana offers individuals, couples and families a serene escape from the chaos of urban life.
Exclusive: Ladurée opens its fourth branch in Abu Dhabi
Ladurée has announced the opening of its newest branch in Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi, offering guests a unique dining experience by blending the brand’s French heritage with Middle Eastern culture.
UNWTO celebrates its 48th session and reveals the date of its 49th session
UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region.
Heritage and hospitality as seen by Mark DeCocinis
Mark DeCocinis, chief executive officer of Boutique Group, gives us the lowdown about the new hospitality landscape.
Reef & Beef restaurant set to open in Dubai this year
Reef & Beef, the latest dining hotspot to hit Downtown Dubai, is set to take the city’s culinary scene by storm. Combining rustic charm and contemporary elegance, Reef & Beef promises to offer a wide selection of seafood and meat cuts in a truly unique setting.
IHG’s Hotel Indigo set to open in Saudi Arabia in 2025
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, announced the signing of a management agreement with Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City for a new Hotel Indigo located in Riyadh along Wadi Hanifa. Set to open in 2025, the new hotel is part of IHG’s robust growth plans across various new developments.
Aloft Muscat to debut in spring 2023
The highly anticipated opening of Aloft Muscat in spring 2023 is expected to mark the brand’s debut in the Sultanate of Oman.
Tariq Yousef Dowidar named new VP of Aleph Hospitality, Saudi Arabia
Aleph Hospitality appoints Tariq Yousef Dowidar as vice president for Saudi Arabia. To support its growth strategy in the kingdom, the company also intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.
The world’s tallest hotel, Ciel by The First Group, is on track for Q1 2024
The 82-story architectural wonder, which is on track to become the world’s tallest hotel, is the focal point of The First Group’s rapidly expanding collection of world-class hotels that have set a new industry benchmark in the UAE.
