Marriott International brings W Hotels to Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah

Marriott International brings W Hotels to Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah

Marriott International, Inc., has signed an agreement with Dalands Holding in collaboration with Marjan to bring W Hotels to Al Marjan Island. Set to open in Q1 2027, W Al Marjan Island marks W Hotels first property in Ras Al Khaimah. The property promises to bring bold design, outstanding service and always-on programming.

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Wrapping up the summer season with hospitality champion Tony Ramy, president of RCNP Lebanon

Wrapping up the summer season with hospitality champion Tony Ramy, president of RCNP Lebanon

Through his restaurant group and work as president of Lebanon’s RCNP Syndicate, Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to championing Lebanon as a tourist destination. We sat down with the restaurateur to reflect on the 2023 summer season and how the hospitality sector has fared.

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Saudi Arabia’s vision for sustainable luxury tourism unveiled in Soudah Peaks

Saudi Arabia’s vision for sustainable luxury tourism unveiled in Soudah Peaks

In a remarkable step toward diversifying its economy and enhancing its global tourism standing, Saudi Arabia is set to unveil an extraordinary luxury mountain tourism destination, Soudah Peaks. Located at an elevation of 3,015 meters above sea level on the kingdom’s highest peak, this ambitious project is a pivotal part of the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) visionary efforts.

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Host 2023 showcases the future of innovation

Host 2023 showcases the future of innovation

Host 2023 is taking place at Fiera Milano from October 13 to 17, 2023. It has established itself as one of the world’s leading platforms for machines, technologies, semi-finished products, formats, accessories and services for professional hospitality, out-of-home and retail.

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Middle East hospitality leaders honored at FHS Awards

Middle East hospitality leaders honored at FHS Awards

Two of the Middle East and Africa’s most respected, influential leaders in the hospitality sector were honored at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) on September 27.

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USD 1.9 trillion hotel and residential projects under development in the Middle East 

USD 1.9 trillion hotel and residential projects under development in the Middle East 

According to new data, which was released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, the Middle East’s hospitality investment outlook has revealed KSA, UAE and Egypt to be at the forefront of investment. 

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Valor Hospitality expands in the Middle East

Valor Hospitality expands in the Middle East

Valor Hospitality Middle East has partnered with Ezz Asass International to manage the Four Points by Sheraton in Duqm, Oman.

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 Championing diversity in hospitality

 Championing diversity in hospitality

In a world where cultural differences are celebrated, Chantal Milky, senior associate of HVS Executive Search, explores how the hospitality sector is promoting diversity and inclusivity.

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The profitability vs sustainability balancing act

The profitability vs sustainability balancing act

Putting zero-waste initiatives into practice successfully can be a challenge for businesses, but will pay dividends over time, as Bastien Blanc, hotelier and co-founder of TroKadero Management, explains.

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Making the metaverse work for you

Making the metaverse work for you

A new virtual world is dawning, created by the coming together of pioneering technologies that include virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Omrei Abu Madi, founder and CTO at VVerse Technologies, and avid traveler, looks at how these mammoth leaps in technological advancement are set to reshape the global tourism industry landscape.

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