Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is now open

Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is now open

Known as a premium lifestyle collection, with unique locations, Radisson Collection Hotels offer the ultimate template for contemporary living.

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Accor’s Banyan Tree to operate the expanded Ashar Resort

Accor’s Banyan Tree to operate the expanded Ashar Resort

The partnership has been signed ahead of AlUla’s official opening to the world as a year-round destination in October 2020. 

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The Luxury Collection debuts in Abu Dhabi with Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

The Luxury Collection debuts in Abu Dhabi with Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

The resort’s 103 guest rooms and villas feature traditional Arabesque flourishes, mashrabiya detailing, and Bedouin accessories.

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Avani Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion plan with two properties in the region

Avani Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion plan with two properties in the region

Representing the brand’s Omani debut and the second country in the Middle East region, the Avani Muscat Hotel will be set in Seeb.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences to debut in the region in Bodrum in 2021

The Ritz-Carlton Residences to debut in the region in Bodrum in 2021

Epique Island was developed in 2014 with an investment of €200 million Euros and has since generated 6,000 jobs in the country. 

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Hyatt to debut in Cyprus with a property to open in Limassol in 2025

Hyatt to debut in Cyprus with a property to open in Limassol in 2025

The new-build beachfront resort will be situated at a Blue Flag beach east of Limassol, one of the island’s most cosmopolitan cities. 

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Rachid Bakas named resort manager for Abu Dhabi’s Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts

Rachid Bakas named resort manager for Abu Dhabi’s Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts

He will oversee three Anantara resorts on the UAE island with a total of +120 hotel rooms.

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Sunset Hospitality Group opens first Azure Beach Resort in Beirut

Sunset Hospitality Group opens first Azure Beach Resort in Beirut

The resort will include apartment options for short and long-stay guests, membership packages and benefits, a grand pool and children’s pool.

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Middle East Franchise Market Overview

Middle East Franchise Market Overview

Restaurants, like any other business, aim to adopt a model that enables them to make a profit and viably expand their interests in untapped markets and benefit from their profit potential. One model that has become increasingly popular as a way of achieving these goals is franchising. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, breaks down the regional market

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Anantara Tozeur Resort is welcoming guests in the desert

Anantara Tozeur Resort is welcoming guests in the desert

The project offers 50 desert-view rooms and 43 villas. It also has Saharan adventures and explorations, Arabian Nights culture and cuisine with eight different F&B destinations, as well as Hammam spa rituals.

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