Building MENA’s future: 40 hotel projects to watch
From beachfront resorts and mountain retreats to city stopovers and desert oases, MENA’s hospitality project pipeline is as diverse as its many unique destinations. Our round-the-region snapshot spotlights 40 exciting projects that key hotel operators have planned for end-2025, 2026 and beyond.
Rotana unveils robust regional expansion plans
Rotana recently unveiled its ambitious regional and international expansion plans, showcasing the group’s long-term vision and commitment to growth.
Saudi Arabia’s 17 impressive hotel projects pipeline
The region’s transformation into a top tourism destination is gathering pace, as the exciting range of ambitious projects underway and in the pipeline confirms. Devised with a diverse mix of travelers in mind, numerous hotels and resorts are taking shape across destinations spanning Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and the UAE. We’ve compiled the facts and figures on more than 40 projects in the region’s impressively robust project pipeline.
MENA’s impressive 40+ hotel project pipeline
The region’s transformation into a top tourism destination is gathering pace, as the exciting range of ambitious projects underway and in the pipeline confirms. Devised with a diverse mix of travelers in mind, numerous hotels and resorts are taking shape across destinations spanning Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and the UAE. We’ve compiled the facts and figures on more than 40 projects in the region’s impressively robust project pipeline.
Destination New Alamein with Tamer Saleh, GM of Palma Bay Rotana Resort
The newly opened Palma Bay Rotana Resort in Egypt has a dynamic GM at its helm. Indeed, Tamer Saleh has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and has won multiple awards over the course of his career. Here, he discusses the unique aspects of the property and discusses Egypt’s evolving hospitality scene.
Leading experts in the hospitality industry discuss marketing for success
In the competitive landscape of hotel marketing, three influential marketers share their perspectives.
Rotana accelerates global footprint with new projects to open by 2026
An exciting pipeline of new openings has been announced by Rotana.. As of May 2024, Rotana has launched three new properties.
Rotana regional growth and sustainability focus
Rotana concludes the year with nine property signings in 2023, alongside a healthy pipeline of 50 scheduled openings.