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KSA to attract more short leisure break traveler by 2024
The global hotel industry gained an interest in KSA with a number of international and regional brands looking to expand their presence across the Kingdom.
LEVA Hotels & Resorts to debut in Oman with two properties in Muscat
While the 85-room Safeer Continental Hotel will be reflagged as a four-star LEVA Hotel, the 61-keys Safeer Plaza Suites will be operated under LEVA’s three-star EKONO brand.
Wyndham Hotels debut La Quinta in the EMEA with a property in Istanbul
Wyndham plans to introduce La Quinta to key markets around the world, offering an upper-midscale option to hotel developers and travelers.
Previous Nelson Mandela Chef starts with Novotel Dubai Al Barsha
‘Peanut Butter Spinach Soup’, was Nelson Mandela’s favorite dish that Chef Kiran cooked for him during the official visit to Mauritius in 1998.
Shaza Hotels plans to expand in Turkey
The group is currently in discussion for various projects in Turkey, including wellness resorts, nature and thermal retreats, and historical palaces.
Millennium Central Mafraq appoints Osama Ibrahim as GM
Ibrahim joins with a wealth of 25 years of experience in hotel management and operations in which he has worked for many international hotel chains.
Jad Shamseddin joins Ajlan Bros as Chief Hospitality Officer
With over 20 years’ experience, of which 14 in leadership roles, Shamseddin joins from Al Hokair Group where he was the managing director.
Different travel trends across generations to be revealed at ATM
ATM will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19-22 April 2020, and will bring together travel and tourism experts from across the globe.
GCC tourism spend in Egypt will increase 11 percent this year
Arrivals from Europe are expected to be the largest contributor on a regional basis. Those from the GCC will represent one of the highest growth rates.