Soner Yesilelma is the new GM of Royal Savoy and Savoy Sharm
In his new role, Yesilelma will oversee strategic direction and daily operations for the two properties, while strengthening reputation across its exceptional leisure facilities.
AccorHotels opens Mövenpick Hotel Tahlia Jeddah
In addition to its four existing hotels in Jeddah, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts also operates hotels in Al Khobar, Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Qassim and Yanbu.
Marriott has two new senior appointments in the UAE
The appointments reflect the company’s new strategic direction to split its diverse portfolio into ‘Premium & Select’ and ‘Luxury’ brands.
Over 10 million travelers visited Abu Dhabi last year
Abu Dhabi has seen huge advances across all areas of tourism sectors, including the cultural, business, family-focused and medical sectors, with the cruise sector providing more than 350,000 visitors to the emirate in 2018.
UAE set to welcome nine million visitors by 2023, says ATM research
Looking to acquire their share of these high-growth markets at ATM 2019, will be the tourism boards from the UAE’s seven emirates.
MENA involved in Marriott’s 2019 growth plan
To expand its luxury footprint with more than 200 properties in the development pipeline, representing 20 new countries for the company’s luxury portfolio.
New GM for The Canvas Hotel Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
A Swiss hospitality expert, Iada was entrusted with the task of spearheading the re-branding of the five-star property in July 2018 by AccorHotels.
Exclusive: Breaking Boutique
A symbol of hospitality, Serge Trigano is also a pioneer of the current wave of new ‘lifestyle’ boutique accommodation concepts with the Mama Shelter brand. Here, he talks to HN about what we can expect from Dubai’s new Mama and the process of redefining cool
Hilton launches Signia Hilton brand focused on meetings and events
Signia Hilton will be a global brand with a carefully curated portfolio of hotels in top urban and resort locales and will include Signia Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Signia Hilton Atlanta and Signia Hilton Indianapolis.
Kuwait smooth sailing on rough seas
A review of the latest hotel performance insights and tourism-related developments in Kuwait by Philip Wooller, area director Middle East & Africa, for STR