Handwritten Collection scheduled to debut in 2027
Accor is set to introduce Handwritten Collection, a carefully curated global portfolio of charming properties, to Saudi Arabia.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA to open Studio M Airport Muscat and Millennium Residences Saadiyat Island
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has announced two new properties: Studio M Airport Muscat and Millennium Residences Saadiyat Island. These strategic additions strengthen the company’s presence in the Middle East and Africa, further expanding its regional footprint.
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.
