Marriott Hotel Al Forsan appoints new director of sales and marketing
Ammar Helal began his career with Marriott International in 2013 as part of the sales team at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel.
Hyatt plans for its first Andaz in Qatar
Andaz means “personal style” in Hindi and Andaz hotels celebrate the individuality of every guest and speak to the uniqueness of each locale.
IHG announces the second Hotel Indigo property in KSA
Due to open in early 2026, the Hotel Indigo Resort will be located in Durrat Al Arus, a recreational neighborhood north of Jeddah.
Dorchester Collection names its new hotel in the Middle East
Dorchester Collection and OMNIYAT, the real estate development group, announced that their new luxury landmark will be called The Lana.
How events are fueling hotel performance
Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.
New GM joins Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut
Iseli joins Kempinski Summerland from Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan in China, the first international European-style luxury hotel in the city.
New Novotel and Adagio hotels open at Jumeirah Village Triangle
The brand-new hotels provide convenient access to the city’s main attractions. Together, they add over 500 keys to Accor’s Dubai offering.
Third FAUCHON Hospitality hotel to open at Diriyah Development in Riyadh
The FAUCHON L’Hôtel Riyadh is in partnership with Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and operator YAKOON Hospitality International.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs InterContinental Cairo New Capital
Featuring 300 rooms, InterContinental Cairo New Capital will be located in the New Capital, which was built as part of Egypt Vision 2030.