UAE lifts travel ban on citizens willing to visit Lebanon
UAE tourists have always been major contributors to the tourism cycles and performance in Lebanon, whether in terms of hotel occupancy, or in terms of shopping, due to their high expenditure power.
CoStar Group to acquire STR for USD 450 million
STR aggregates data from over 65,000 hotels worldwide, representing nearly nine million guest rooms in over 180 countries.
Campbell GRAY Hotels appoints new Operations Director and Area Manager
Georges Ojeil is promoted to the new role of Area Manager, Beirut and Amman to oversee Le Gray, Beirut as well as Campbell Gray Living and the forthcoming Campbell Gray hotel, both in Amman in Jordan.
Giza’s first authentic lifestyle boutique hotel to open this winter
Fusing the past with today’s amenities, the 13 guest rooms of Grand Giza’s villa and manorhouse will be individually curated with distinctive styling.
Caption By Hyatt, a new brand designed to inspire personal connection
The brand has been designed to create a location where guests feel comfortable striking up a conversation with someone new over a cup of coffee, a bite to eat or a drink at the end of the day.
IHG expands luxury offering in KSA with InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh
The urban resort will feature 152 rooms and 10 private chalets, offer an array of facilities including five dining options, a kids’ club and miniature golf.
JV between Meraas and Brookfield to create a retail real estate platform in the UAE
The JV will seek to leverage its platform capabilities to source and execute retail-orientated opportunities across the region.
Emaar opens Emaar Café in partnership with Dubai Land Department
During the launch of the café, Emaar exchanged MoUs with various government entities including (DLD), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Saudi Arabia launches e-visa portal: The fine-print
The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country.
