Lebanon’s hotel sector in focus with Roy Bou Gharios, GM of voco Beirut
Roy Bou Gharios, general manager of voco Beirut Central District & DIA Hospitality, gives us the lowdown on Lebanon’s hospitality industry and voco’s role in its transformation.
Hygge Hotel set to open in H1 2027 at The Heart of Europe, Dubai
Kleindienst Group has unveiled Hygge Hotel. It will open in H1 2027 within its flagship destination, The Heart of Europe, World Islands.
IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Egypt’s new capital
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has partnered with Samco Holding for Development to expand its portfolio in Egypt.
St. Regis Jeddah set to open in 2030
Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement to bring the iconic St. Regis brand to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The agreement includes partners Miyar Alshati Real Estate Company, managed by Miyar Capital, Telal Al Wadi Real Estate Company and Saud Al Arifi Group.
Jumeirah Asora Bay set to open in Dubai by 2029
Jumeirah Group has announced plans for Jumeirah Asora Bay, a new luxury destination set to open in Dubai by 2029.
EVEN Hotel Dammam Saudi Arabia slated for 2029
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time.
Earth Riyadh and Earth Jeddah to open between 2026-2027
Earth Hotels is expanding into Saudi Arabia with two new properties set to open in the coming years. Earth Riyadh is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, followed by Earth Jeddah in the fourth quarter of 2027. Both projects are part of a larger development pipeline valued at over USD 202 million, which also includes urban resorts in Lisbon and Porto.
TUMBI Hotels unveils first UAE property
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
UAE’s hospitality scene with Eleni Tsolakou GM of Park Rotana
Park Rotana ‘s GM Eleni Tsolakou, a seasoned hotelier known for driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction and team engagement, discusses the UAE’s dynamic hospitality scene and the evolving tastes and expectations of today’s traveler.
Holiday Inn Express Cairo New Capital and The Five Hotel Apartments to open in Egypt by December 2025
Ishraq Hospitality and Samco Holding have joined forces to launch two major hospitality developments in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital.
