Al Raha Beach Hotel to get revamped
Al Raha Beach Hotel’s 144 rooms and suites will be redesigned while 14 new junior suites will be reimagined.
Sami Matta appointed multi-outlet GM at 25hours Hotel One Central
By the end of summer 2022, Sami Matta will also be responsible for two additional F&B outlets, one of which is the Shisha Garden.
Alternative lodging: from refined to rustic
Encouraging a new wave of small hotels and local entrepreneurial ventures while valuing heritage and the environment is something Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, feels strongly about. Here, he describes what the Middle East’s hospitality sector should be focusing on if it is to compete with other markets.
A taste of luxury with The Chedi Muscat
Thomas Guss, general manager of The Chedi Muscat, brings a wealth of experience to his role. Having started his hospitality journey as a chef in 1990, before enrolling in management training for future luxury hotel jobs, he is today recognized as of the most powerful GMs in the Middle East.
Rotana launches Edge, a collection of independent hotels
For hotel owners who value independence and do not wish to undertake a traditional management transition, Edge by Rotana is the answer.
Four Seasons to kick off serviced apartments at The Pearl-Qatar
The new property is in partnership with Q Bayraq Real Estate Investments, a specialized real estate investment development company focused on high-end projects in Qatar.
Swiss-Belhotel International will double its presence in the EMEA region by 2025
Laurent Voivenel, senior VP – operations and development for EMEA and India at SBI, said: “The owner and investor confidence is building up with the return of travel.
In-room and bathroom amenities of 2022
Hospitality News ME explores 2022’s in-room and bathroom amenities and highlights what accommodation providers should keep in mind.
Five minutes with Mamdouh Ali, general manager of Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel Dubai
“If someone else can’t do it, I should be the first one to do it,” is Mamdouh Ali’s mantra. Having kicked off his hospitality career in Egypt back in 1993, we hear what say about his rise through the ranks and the latest developments at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel Dubai, where he holds the position of general manager.
