Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai opens its doors
With the addition of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, IHCL has four Taj hotels in the UAE including one under development.
Accor to open more than 300 properties by year-end
China held Accor’s number two spot for signings, while India, Middle East, Africa, Turkey region increased Accor’s strategic position.
Kempinski Summerland Beirut honors five leading ladies
Kempinski Summerland Hotel and Resort Beirut launched The Leading Women Annual Award, which honors ladies who have positively impacted society.
The St. Regis Riyadh to open this summer
The St. Regis Riyadh will strengthens Marriott’s footprint in the KSA, where it currently has a portfolio of over 30 open properties.
Kempinski Hotels to manage new luxury residences in Istanbul
Kempinski Residences Balmumcu, Istanbul, will be home to 155 residences spread across five buildings and 11 villas.
Radisson Hotel Group announces the reinstatement of Radisson Blu Hotel in Al Ahsa, KSA
The 172-room Radisson Blu Al Ahsa hotel will offer a mixture of standard rooms, suites and serviced apartments.
Ishraq Hospitality appoints new director of operations
This move is in line with Ishraq Hospitality’s expansion of its strategic objectives in the hospitality sector.
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.
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.
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.