Four Seasons Hotel Amman appoints new executive chef
Chef Francesco Greco will oversee the hotel’s entire culinary operations, as well as in-room dining and banqueting events.
UAE’s first Six Senses hotel and branded residences are underway
The branded Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai, will be managed by Six Senses and have access to the hotel’s facilities.
25hours Hotel One Central opens in Dubai
The 25hours Hotel One Central’s lobby boasts a colossal fountain with seating and bookshelves featuring over 5,000 books.
David Bonet appointed executive pastry chef at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
David Bonet joins the Abu Dhabi property after gaining insights and inspiration from an array of markets around the world.
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.