USD 27 billion worth of hotel investments in the GCC pipeline
As per AHIC’s report, most of these are big tourism investments in KSA led by the Red Sea Project, NEOM, Amaala, Diriyah Gate and Al-Ula.
Hyatt Hotels: a strong MENA pipeline cements the brand’s leading positioning
HN spoke with Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president, development – Middle East and Africa at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to shed light on the hotel chain’s agenda and portfolio in the MENA.
IHG signs second hotel in KSA with RIVA Development Company
IHG currently operates 38 hotels across five brands in KSA, with a further 20 hotels in the development pipeline.
OMRAN Group appointed Barceló Hotel Group to operate Al Mussanah Resort
OMRAN aims to reposition this resort, established 10 years ago, as a locally, regionally, and internationally attractive holiday destination.
Radisson Hotel Group plans 30 EMEA openings this year
Radisson Hotel Group has achieved a strong start to 2021 and remains prudently optimistic about business recovery in the second half of 2021.
MGallery debuts in Bodrum with MGallery The Bodrum Hotel Yalikavak
MGallery The Bodrum Hotel Yalıkavak project was developed with Accor with an investment valued at USD 35 million.
Michel Nader appointed area VP for the UAE at Marriott International
Nader brings over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. Most recently, he was Marriott’s market VP for KSA, Bahrain and Egypt.
IHG to bring voco to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah will open in December 2021. It joins voco Dubai and the soon to open voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.
112-key Alila Hinu Bay opens to guests in Oman
Alila Hinu Bay, Oman, adds to Hyatt’s existing Alila portfolio of 15 properties and expands Hyatt’s footprint across the region 27 hotels.
Hotel franchising in the Middle East
Christopher Lund, head of hotels – Colliers MENA, discusses the latest developments and how franchising agreements are changing.