Demands of the Lebanese hospitality sector

Demands of the Lebanese hospitality sector

The board of directors of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs & Pastries in Lebanon (RCNP) presided by Tony Ramy convened on Monday 11 November at the Syndicate headquarters to discuss the current economic situation in the country. After much deliberation the Syndicate RCNP issued the following open letter to officials:

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The Luxury Collection makes a landmark debut in Qatar

The Luxury Collection makes a landmark debut in Qatar

The Luxury Collection marked its debut in Qatar with the opening of Al Messila, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Doha. The resort is owned by Katara Hospitality, global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar.

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First voco™ hotel opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

First voco™ hotel opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The flagship property underwent major redesigning and rebranding to launch under the voco™ brand. The hotel offers guests 438 rooms and suites.

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Chinese Huazhu Group buys German Steigenberger hotels from Egyptian entrepreneur

Chinese Huazhu Group buys German Steigenberger hotels from Egyptian entrepreneur

Egyptian tourism entrepreneur Hamed El Chiaty’s Travco Travel has bought the group from the Steigenberger family in 2009.

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MKN appoints Elias Rached as Regional Vice President Middle East and Africa

MKN appoints Elias Rached as Regional Vice President Middle East and Africa

Over the past 10 years, Rached and his team have successfully developed this market for MKN.

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Marriott International showcased the power of cuisine for a cause in Jordan

Marriott International showcased the power of cuisine for a cause in Jordan

The Culinary Diplomacy Project’s mission is to promote mutual understanding through the power of global culinary exchange.

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Jumeirah reshuffles leadership pack across key markets

Jumeirah reshuffles leadership pack across key markets

Jumeirah Group has announced four new appointments for prominent positions in key markets, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London and Frankfurt.

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Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund buys St. Regis New York for USD 310 million

Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund buys St. Regis New York for USD 310 million

Marriott had acquired the Manhattan property when it bought Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016.

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IHG signs agreement for Holiday Inn Madinah West

IHG signs agreement for Holiday Inn Madinah West

Once completed, the 700-key property will be IHG’s fourth hotel in Madinah, joining InterContinental Dar Al Hijra, InterContinental Dar Al Iman, and Crowne Plaza Madinah.

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