IHG’s voco Beirut Central District opens its doors
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has officially introduced its premium brand, voco, to Beirut, Lebanon, under a franchise agreement with DIA SARL. The hotel, rebranded as voco Beirut Central District, opened its doors at the November 2024. The new addition, adds 127 stylish rooms to IHG’s growing portfolio in the country.
Nobu Hotel and Restaurant East Cairo to open in 2025
Nobu, renowned for its 41 hotels, 77 restaurants, and 12 residences, has announced Nobu Hotel and Restaurant East Cairo early 2025.
Rotana unveils robust regional expansion plans
Rotana recently unveiled its ambitious regional and international expansion plans, showcasing the group’s long-term vision and commitment to growth.
METT Hotel & Residences slated to open in Bahrain by 2025
Esterad Amwaj Co. WLL, in partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), is bringing METT Hotel & Residences to Bahrain.
Park Hyatt Jaumur and Andaz Jaumur Marina are set to open in 2027 in KSA
Hyatt proudly announces plans for the debut of two Hyatt-branded hotels in Jaumur, a prime location on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Saudi Arabia’s 17 impressive hotel projects pipeline
The region’s transformation into a top tourism destination is gathering pace, as the exciting range of ambitious projects underway and in the pipeline confirms. Devised with a diverse mix of travelers in mind, numerous hotels and resorts are taking shape across destinations spanning Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and the UAE. We’ve compiled the facts and figures on more than 40 projects in the region’s impressively robust project pipeline.
Saudi Arabia’s growth under vision 2030
Kostas Nikolaidis, senior account manager for STR, maps out the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s remarkable transformation, fueled by Vision 2030.
Impactful CSR initiatives with Imad Akil of Centro Mada Amman
Imad Akil’s significant career milestone was being assigned to launch Centro Mada, Amman’s first Centro hotel. Here, the charismatic general manager shares how he is impacting the Jordanian community through key CSR initiatives.
Marriott to open Moxy Hotel in Downtown Cairo in 2029
Marriott International Inc., in partnership with Reliance Ventures S.A.E, the hospitality investment arm of Reliance Egypt, has announced the upcoming opening of a Moxy Hotel in Downtown Cairo. Scheduled to debut in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will infuse the city’s vibrant downtown district with the brand’s signature playful hospitality, stylish design and energetic social spaces.
Louvre Hotels Group bold expansion plans in the MENA
Louvre Hotels Group (LHG) MENA has announced plans to launch 1,000 additional keys in Saudi Arabia. This strategic growth plan aligns with the group’s ambitious goal to double its footprint across the MENA region by 2030.
