Debut of Vignette Collection in Saudi Arabia slated for 2024
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with the owners of Carlton Al Moaibed hotel in Al Khobar, KSA, in order to transform the hotel into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel. The refurbished and rebranded property is scheduled to open in 2024.
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.
Karolina Paliszewska appointed new multi-property GM of Delta Hotels
Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach has appointed Karolina Paliszewska as its multi-property general manager. In her new role, Paliszewska will oversee all operations and facilities at three key Marriott properties, including Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeriah Beach, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road and Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai.
Fredrik Blomqvist named new GM of Six Senses Southern Dunes KSA
Six Senses Southern Dunes, the first property that’s set to open in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project in late 2023, will have general manager Fredrik Blomqvist at its helm.
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.
