Marriott appoints new multi-property GM for Kuwait hotels

Marriott appoints new multi-property GM for Kuwait hotels

Andreas Wissdorf, who brings 30 years of hospitality experience, will lead four Marriott hotels hotels and the Arraya ballroom in Kuwait.

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IHG’s Holiday Inn brand returns to Najran, KSA

IHG’s Holiday Inn brand returns to Najran, KSA

The new IHG property in Najran is expected to be fully rebranded by the end of 2023, with completion taking place in two phases.

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The definition of luxury in the midst of a major transition

The definition of luxury in the midst of a major transition

The definition of luxury in hospitality is in the midst of a major transition. Industry professional Chirine Salha examines what the term means for the modern-day traveler and how hotels are responding.

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IHG rebrands Qatar property to debut voco in Doha

IHG rebrands Qatar property to debut voco in Doha

Spanning 46 floors, West Bay, voco Doha West Bay Suites offers 396 rooms and suites restaurant and lounges.

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New area restaurants and bars director for Middle East and Africa at Radisson

New area restaurants and bars director for Middle East and Africa at Radisson

Joseph Chalfoun will lead the company-wide F&B transformation across the MEA to drive greater value for its guests, partners and owners.

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The Ascott Limited debuts Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat

The Ascott Limited debuts Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat

The Ascott Limited’s Citadines Al Ghubrah Muscat features 96 units that range from studios to premier apartments.

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Rotana’s Centro brand debuts in Amman

Rotana’s Centro brand debuts in Amman

The contemporary 194-room Centro Mada Amman features smart technology, in-room entertainment and lifestyle-driven dining venues.

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Sam Ioannidis at the helm of the biggest Four Seasons hotel in the region

Sam Ioannidis at the helm of the biggest Four Seasons hotel in the region

A seasoned hospitality veteran, Sam Ioannidis has been with Four Seasons for three decades. Since his appointment as general manager of Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, he has overseen the resort’s transformation into the largest Four Seasons in the region and one of the biggest worldwide. 

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A talk with influential hotelier Thomas Peruzzo of Armani Hotel Dubai

A talk with influential hotelier Thomas Peruzzo of Armani Hotel Dubai

With an impeccable 20-year track record at luxury beach resorts, golf resorts and ultra-luxury boutique hotels across Europe and the Middle East, Thomas Peruzzo, general manager of Armani Hotel Dubai, is a seasoned hotelier and inspirational leader. In this interview, we uncover the secret behind his success and what makes the Armani Hotel Dubai such a sought-after place to stay.

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IHG opens first Crowne Plaza Hotel in Egypt

IHG opens first Crowne Plaza Hotel in Egypt

Part of the Arkan Plaza, the Crowne Plaza features 178 rooms and suites, a variety of F&B outlets, and different others amenities.

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