IHG debuts Middle East’s first voco Hotel in Dubai
InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) distinctive new lifestyle hotel brand voco has debuted in the Middle East with the opening of its flagship property in Dubai. Simon Stamper, the General Manager of voco Dubai said, “Different to your everyday stay, voco Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road represents a world of effortless...
Marriott International Announces Alex Kyriakidis to Step Down as President of Middle East & Africa
Kyriakidis will lead the Middle East & Africa region for Marriott International through the end of the year and then will step into an executive advisory role for the company. The company anticipates announcing its plans for the region shortly.
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR is now open
It joins the group’s existing portfolio of Ramada properties which includes two other hotels in Ajman and one in Dubai. In the region, it has five hotels.
Aleph Hospitality signs franchise agreement with Marriott for a property in Kenya
Aleph Hospitality, which has earmarked a pipeline of 35 hotels in the Middle East and Africa by 2025,manages hotels directly for owners.
The New Address Sky View will start welcoming guests in November
The property will bring a plethora of dining options and bars, as well as leisure facilities including a spa and a fitness center.
LOST Hotel found
Set in the heart of Beirut’s buzzing Gemmayze area, LOST Hotel, which opened mid-2019, is a new twelve-room boutique hotel offering an authentic Gemmayzeh experience. Co-owned by Omar Jheir and Michel Abchi, the establishment boasts a unique interior design in keeping with the traditional style of Lebanese terraces with new chic décor....
Marriott’s Delta Hotels debut in the Middle East and Africa with a property in Dubai
“We believe the brand has immense growth potential with its clear ethos of – simple made perfect,” said Alex Kyriakidis, president and MD, MEA Marriott International.
Emaar launches new property management concept attracting travelers and investors
For investors, the innovative technological infrastructure offers the opportunity to fill the market gap for short-term rentals and helps them capitalise on an emerging business model.
Middle East and Africa hotel performance update
Hotels in the Middle East reported mixed July 2019 performance results, while hotels in Africa posted increases across the three key performance metrics, according to data from STR.
