Marriott International Announces Alex Kyriakidis to Step Down as President of Middle East & Africa

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.

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W Hotels debuted in Oman with W Muscat

W Hotels debuted in Oman with W Muscat

The project also brings a spa with 10 treatment rooms, a steam room, a hammam and a couples’ treatment room, as well as a fitness center.

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WHITE Beach to open in Dubai in a collaboration between Atlantis, The Palm and Addmind

WHITE Beach to open in Dubai in a collaboration between Atlantis, The Palm and Addmind

“To see this brand join forces with one of the world’s most important business and leisure destinations, is nothing short of promising for the strategic development of WHITE into a global lifestyle brand,” said Tony Habre.

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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR is now open

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.

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‘The House Hotel’ brand to debut in Saudi Arabia in Q4 2019

‘The House Hotel’ brand to debut in Saudi Arabia in Q4 2019

The company’s strategy is to operate 35 House Hotels across the Middle East region by 2025.

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Aleph Hospitality signs franchise agreement with Marriott for a property in Kenya

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.

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The New Address Sky View will start welcoming guests in November

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.

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LOST Hotel found

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....

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Marriott’s Delta Hotels debut in the Middle East and Africa with a property in Dubai

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.

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Emaar launches new property management concept attracting travelers and investors

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.

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