Accor opens its 58th property in the UAE, Novotel Bur Dubai

Accor opens its 58th property in the UAE, Novotel Bur Dubai

The hotel also offers specially designed rooms for People of Determination as well as interconnecting family-friendly rooms.

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Zomato introduces progressive parental leave policy

Zomato introduces progressive parental leave policy

Through the new policy, all of Zomato’s employees spread throughout 24 countries are now eligible for universal paid parental leave, with a minimum of 26 weeks given to both men and women – a number that is equally applicable to non-birthing parents, including cases of surrogacy and adoption. In countries...

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Hilton and Alshaya Group partner on master development agreement for 70 Hampton by Hilton Hotels

Hilton and Alshaya Group partner on master development agreement for 70 Hampton by Hilton Hotels

The first hotel is expected to open in Kuwait in 2021. With it, Alshaya Group will deliver 50 hotels in the next eight years, with another 20 in the development pipeline.

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Second Park Inn by Radisson opens in Makkah

Second Park Inn by Radisson opens in Makkah

The hotel consists of 355 rooms and diverse F&B options. Those looking to relax and recharge can enjoy the spa and fitness center. Business guests have access to two modern and spacious meeting rooms that can host up to 100 people.

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Emirates Palace welcomes Johannes Tafel

Emirates Palace welcomes Johannes Tafel

Emirates Palace is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef de Cuisine Johannes Tafel to the helm of the award-winning Sayad Restaurant, which is one of Abu Dhabi’s best seafood restaurants and the fine dining experience to match. The restaurant’s décor is reminiscent of the Arabian Gulf with its cool...

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Crowne Plaza Ankara to welcome guests in 2022

Crowne Plaza Ankara to welcome guests in 2022

The hotel will be located at the fast-growing Yenimahalle metropolitan district in Turkey’s capital Ankara. The property will feature 189 guest rooms.

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Riyadh’s midscale hotel sector providing the greatest opportunity for developers

Riyadh’s midscale hotel sector providing the greatest opportunity for developers

Riyadh’s midscale hotel sector providing the greatest opportunity for developers, says Drees & Sommer

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Shababik; a window onto KSA’s F&B industry

Shababik; a window onto KSA’s F&B industry

What is ‘Shababik’? Shababik, a restaurant managed by Richard Farhat, has been operating in Jeddah since May 2014. It serves traditional Lebanese food and welcomes up to 450 guests. It is located on the second level of a boutique mall in a prestigious area with a vast air-conditioned terrace. Over the years,...

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A new leadership team appointed by Kerzner International

A new leadership team appointed by Kerzner International

Massimiliano (Max) Zanardi has been named General Manager, Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and Sergio Pereira has been named General Manager, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco.

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