Ascott’s Morocco pipeline for 2026-2027
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is accelerating its expansion across North Africa, forging new partnerships, openings, and a robust pipeline. Moreover, this expansion includes several upcoming properties in Morocco’s key economic and tourism hubs. As a result, the company is poised to enhance its footprint across the region.
Forging IHG’s success in the region with Haitham Mattar, MD for IMEA at IHG
As a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in driving growth and innovation across various sectors, Haitham Mattar is known for his leadership roles in the travel and tourism industry, particularly his work at the helm of global organizations in the Middle East and beyond. We caught up with him at the newly opened voco Beirut, an IHG property, to learn about IHG’s growth strategy, its focus on sustainability, digital transformation and brand expansion.
Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay in Manama 2028
Hilton Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay in Manama, marking the brand’s debut in Bahrain.
Rotana’s expansion plans in KSA
Driving Rotana’s ambitious expansion is the development of 36 new properties across 22 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Turkey. This includes nine properties in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the kingdom’s significance as a key market for Rotana’s strategic growth.
Radisson Mountain Resort Faqra slated for 2027
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of Radisson Mountain Resort Faqra, Lebanon. Set to welcome guests in 2027, this new resort marks the group’s first Radisson-branded property in Lebanon.
KSA in the spotlight with Hameed Ali, GM of the upcoming Mercure Khamis Mushait
Mercure Khamis Mushait in the Aseer region debuted in February 2025. Hameed Ali, the property’s GM tells us more about how the opening — the first internationally branded hotel in Khamis Mushait — will change the region’s hospitality landscape.
Reimagining Sheraton Bahrain’s legacy with GM Thomas Flindt
With a contemporary design that fuses natural beauty with sustainable aesthetics, Sheraton Bahrain celebrated a significant milestone when it reopened last month. Indeed, the hotel has reemerged with a renewed commitment to luxury and sustainability, as Thomas Flindt, the property’s general manager, explains.
Ennismore’s bold expansion revealed
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, has shared its key 2025 openings.
Marriott to open three hotels in Madinah’s Knowledge Economic City
Marriott International has revealed plans for the upcoming openings of three new hotels in Knowledge Economic City (KEC) within Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to enhance the city’s hospitality offerings and meet the growing demand for accommodation.
