Mandarin Oriental’s new luxury hotel project in Kuwait slated for 2028
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a luxury hotel, slated to open in 2028, located in the heart of the financial district of Kuwait City, just a 20-minute drive from Kuwait’s International Airport.
IHG signs InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the kingdom.
Minor Hotels announces its first NH Collection property in Dubai
NH Collection La Suite Hotel, the first NH Collection property in Dubai, is part of the 46-story mixed-use Sidra Tower development on the city’s Sheikh Zayed Road.
Radisson Hotel Group opens its first resort in Dubai
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah, the group’s first beach resort, has opened its doors in Dubai’s trendy West Beach. Featuring 315 king rooms, 74 twin rooms, multiple swimming pools, a spa and three hybrid meeting rooms, the property has been designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, granting guests ocean views over the Arabian Gulf, the Dubai Marina skyline and harbor, as well as the Ain Dubai.
Development kicks off for i8 Hotels Middle East’s first hybrid co-living hotel in Dubai
Arbah Capital and Strategic Housing Group (SHG) have announced the launch of the development phase of the innovative i8 Hotels at DIC, which is scheduled to be delivered in 2024. The property will be the first in a USD 500 million portfolio between the two parties.
Trends and market updates with Laure Morvan, CDO of Accor
Laure Morvan, chief development officer for Accor India, Middle East and Africa, has always been fascinated by the tourism industry. Here, she shares her market insights and Accor’s role in the evolution of hospitality.
Tobias Ammon appointed general manager of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City
Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City has appointed Tobias Ammon as its new general manager. The hotel, located in the heart of the business district, is the only international four-star hotel in Dammam Second Industrial City.
IHG signs Hotel Indigo Jeddah
Opening in Q1 2028, IHG’s Hotel Indigo Jeddah will comprise 267 hotel rooms and 173 serviced apartments.
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa set to welcome guests from November 2022
Jumeirah Group’s project brings 196 rooms and suites, eight dining concepts, a spa, a gym and tennis courts.
On the up: mapping out east Africa’s potential
It’s true that East Africa’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors have experienced numerous ups and downs in recent years. However, there are positive signs of growth, as Thuku Kimani, manager of hotels MENA at Colliers International, points out.