Oman-based Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, reopened to guests

Oman-based Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, reopened to guests

Royal Estates Royal Court Affairs in Oman carried out the design of most of the refurbishment work.

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Morocco on Marriott International’s expansion plans in Africa

Morocco on Marriott International’s expansion plans in Africa

With over 360 rooms, the hotel in Marrakesh is slated to be rebranded in 2020.

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Rotana appoints Tom Stevens as Area GM for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania and Congo

Rotana appoints Tom Stevens as Area GM for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania and Congo

Stevens will leverage his management expertise to cultivate an operating environment that produces consistent guest satisfaction across all hotels.

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Wael Maatouk joins Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts as new GM

Wael Maatouk joins Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts as new GM

He brings over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and luxury hotel industry.

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Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

With over 25 years in the industry, Chef Wieser worked in markets as diverse as Europe, Asia and Middle East for hospitality brands.

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KSA is building Amaala, ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’

KSA is building Amaala, ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’

The development will feature hotels, villas, retail and an academy of the arts, marinas and a yacht club.

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Dow Jones Sustainability Indices named IHG as industry’s leader for the second consecutive year

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices named IHG as industry’s leader for the second consecutive year

The S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious benchmarks for corporate economic, environmental and social performance.

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Choice Hotels expands in the KSA with seven new properties

Choice Hotels expands in the KSA with seven new properties

The chain brings over 6,800 franchised hotels, representing more than 550,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories.

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Indonisia’s Archipelago International to debut in the KSA, signs first Makkah Hotel

Indonisia’s Archipelago International to debut in the KSA, signs first Makkah Hotel

The first hotel being developed under this agreement will be the 560-room Jabal Omar Grand Aston

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