Wael Maatouk joins Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts as new GM

Wael Maatouk joins Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts as new GM

He brings over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and luxury hotel industry.

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Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

With over 25 years in the industry, Chef Wieser worked in markets as diverse as Europe, Asia and Middle East for hospitality brands.

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Nakheel debuts UAE’s first floating pool at Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel debuts UAE’s first floating pool at Palm Jumeirah

The 20-meter-long, 10-meter-wide pool has an extensive deck area with sunbeds and seating for up to 75 people.

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KSA is building Amaala, ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’

KSA is building Amaala, ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’

The development will feature hotels, villas, retail and an academy of the arts, marinas and a yacht club.

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Dow Jones Sustainability Indices named IHG as industry’s leader for the second consecutive year

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices named IHG as industry’s leader for the second consecutive year

The S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious benchmarks for corporate economic, environmental and social performance.

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Choice Hotels expands in the KSA with seven new properties

Choice Hotels expands in the KSA with seven new properties

The chain brings over 6,800 franchised hotels, representing more than 550,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories.

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Indonisia’s Archipelago International to debut in the KSA, signs first Makkah Hotel

Indonisia’s Archipelago International to debut in the KSA, signs first Makkah Hotel

The first hotel being developed under this agreement will be the 560-room Jabal Omar Grand Aston

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Over 30,000 industry stakeholders at The Hotel Show’s 19th edition

Over 30,000 industry stakeholders at The Hotel Show’s 19th edition

According to data compiled by Ventures, the UAE’s hospitality market is expected to reach USD 7.6 billion by 2022..

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Ursula Chidiac joins Studio M Arabian Plaza as its new GM

Ursula Chidiac joins Studio M Arabian Plaza as its new GM

She has over 15 years of experience, working for international hotel groups such as Le Meridien Hotels and InterContinental Hotels Group .

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