Looking Ahead
Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a first glimpse at businesson- the-books for London and Dubai as at the third week of October 2019.
Wishes and Expectations
Exceeding guests’ expectations is all too familiar to hospitality professionals and is something we strive to do on a daily basis, but what if the tables were turned? As the year winds down, we thought it would be an interesting idea to present the wishes and expectations of our dear friends in the industry, with the intention of gauging their reactions and finding out if 2020 will exceed their own expectations.
World’s First Warner Bros. Hotel to open on Yas Island in 2021
The WB Abu Dhabi will feature more than 250 rooms over eight levels, with modern décor that celebrates Warner Bros.’ extensive film and television library.
Gulfood to celebrate 25 years of linking global industry with emerging markets in 2020
Gulfood will mark 25 editions of aligning food and beverage industry players from across the world with emerging markets across the Middle East and beyond when the world’s largest annual F&B trade exhibition returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 16-20 February, 2020.
Marriott International to open Courtyard By Marriott in Oman in 2024
It will comprise 200 guest rooms – including 30 chalets. Leisure facilities will include a spa, a fitness center, a swimming pool and a play area for kids.
Rosewood Doha And Rosewood Residences Doha to open in Lusail City in 2022
Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha will consist of an ultra-luxury hotel with 185 guestrooms and suites, 173 serviced apartments for long-term stays and 300 residences available for purchase.
Jumeirah Group to manage Capri Palace in Italy
The property will reopen as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020. It will bring the existing Jumeirah international portfolio to six hotels in Europe.
Saudi HORECA’s National World Pasty Cup winners crowned
HORECA is the biggest annual hospitality exhibition, which has been running for the 9th year in Riyadh, with the launch of its first edition in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia in Dammam set for March 2020. Since inception, the annual trade fair has become an essential business meeting place for...
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut scoops two major awards
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut’s was won Lebanon’s ‘Leading Luxury Hotel Award’ at the 13th annual World Luxury Hotel Awards 2019, which took place at the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel’s SantaPark venue in Rovaniemi, Finland. Established in 2006, World Luxury Hotel Awards is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the international luxury hotel...
Anantara debuts in North Africa with property in Tunisia
The project brings 93 luxurious accommodation options, five dining outlets including an Arabian Cultural Village, an Anantara Spa, a Kids Club, floodlit tennis courts and a fitness club with yoga studio.
